NTAs 2020: David Schwimmer makes surprise appearance at awards show and sends Twitter into a frenzy with Friends memes
Fans were given quite the surprise when funny man David Schwimmer made a guest appearance at the National Television Awards on Tuesday night.
Presenting the award for New Drama, which saw Chernobyl take out the win, the Friends star delighted fans with his presence, but left many surprised to see him there at all.
Many fans took to Twitter to share their excitement after unexpectedly seeing the sitcom actor walk out on stage.
Surprise: Fans were given quite the surprise when funny man David Schwimmer made a guest appearance at the National Television Awards on Tuesday night
Not even former EastEnders star Tilly Keeper was immune to becoming starstruck.
Taking to Twitter to revel in her excitement, the actress tweeted: ‘Guys omg I’m in the same room as David Schwimmer.
She then made reference to her Twitter header which reads ‘very dramatic’.
One other user said: ‘The best thing about the #NTAs is the fact that @DavidSchwimmer presented an award’, followed by a heart emoji.
While another complimented the comedians youthful appearance by tweeting: ‘OMG how hasn’t David Schwimmer aged at all? ‘
Frenzy: Twitter went into a frenzy with delighted fans sharing their excitement to see the former Friends star at the award ceremony
Award: David presented the award for New Drama, which saw Chernobyl take out the win
Surprise: Many fans took to Twitter to share their excitement after unexpectedly seeing the sitcom actor walk out on stage
Double trouble: The Friends star was on stage alongside NTA host David Walliams
Starstruck: Not even former EastEnders star Tilly Keeper was immune to becoming starstruck
During his appearance, the American star announced his next move.
He said: ‘I’m currently in a new comedy called Intelligence On Sky.’
To which NTA host David Walliams joked: ‘I’m sure both of Sky’s viewers will enjoy it’ .
The National Television Awards is taking place at London’s O2 Arena, and is set to be hosted by David Walliams for the first time.
In February Dermot O’ Leary announced that he would be stepping down after 10 years presenting the show, having himself taken over from Sir Trevor McDonald.
Next step: During his appearance, the American star announced his new comedy Intellegence On Sky
One of the biggest nights in the TV calendar, stars from a range of shows don their most glamorous looks to attend the lavish ceremony.
The most hotly contested category is Drama, which will see Killing Eve, Peaky Blinders, Line Of Duty, Call The Midwife and Casualty go head-to-head for the top prize.
Line Of Duty left viewers gripped in the spring when it returned with its fifth series, while Killing Eve has also been praised by fans despite the departure of showrunner Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Gentleman Jack – which was praised by viewers for Suranne Jones’ performance as the 19th Century lesbian Anne Lister – has been nominated for Best New Drama against Chernobyl, A Confession, Cleaning Up and The Capture.
Suit up: David looked sharp in a simple black suit and crisp white shirt as addressed the crowd from stage
Nostalgia: The show Friends Follow the lives of six reckless adults living in Manhattan, and aired for ten years between 1994 and 2004
Forever young: One fan complimented the comedians youthful appearance by tweeting: ‘OMG how hasn’t David Schwimmer aged at all? ‘
Chernobyl has also been acclaimed as one of the greatest TV shows in history, and won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday by scooping Best Limited Series or TV Movie.
Many of these show’s stars are also set to battle it out in Serial Drama Performance, which consists of Cillian Murphy (Peaky Blinders), Idris Elba (Luther), Jodie Comer (Killing Eve), Suranne Jones (Gentleman Jack) and Michael Stevenson (Casualty).
Peaky Blinders has continued to be a huge success with its fifth series earning the show’s highest ratings ever, and writer Stephen Knight has already confirmed that production is underway for series six.
Meanwhile Jodie has already won a slew of awards for her performance as the ruthless assassin Villanelle, and it remains to be seen whether she will add an NTA to her collection.
Strike a pose: David Schwimmer posed in the winners room during the National Television Awards 2020 at he O2 Arena
Ant made a triumphant return to screens in January 2019 alongside presenting partner Dec, after he took a hiatus in 2018 following his drink-drive arrest.
It seems the presenting duo are more beloved than ever as they have been nominated for TV Presenter for the 19th year in a row.
While the pair are inevitably tipped to win the prize, once again they will have stiff competition from Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Graham Norton and Bradley Walsh.
Among the shows Ant and Dec fronted in 2019 was Britain’s Got Talent, which has also been nominated for Talent Show alongside Dancing On Ice, Strictly Come Dancing and The Voice UK.
Throwback: Friends also starred the popular Jennifer Aniston (pictured) who starred as Rachel Greene
Host: David Walliams (L) hosted teh NTAs for the first time
Host David has also been nominated in the Best TV Judge category, and will battle it out with close pal Simon Cowell, as well as Sir Tom Jones (The Voice UK), will.i.am (The Voice UK/ The Voice Kids), and RuPaul (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK).
In the comedy category, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s lauded comedy Fleabag will go up against Ricky Gervais’ After Life, as well as Derry Girls, Sex Education, and former winner Mrs Brown’s Boys.
Little Mix star Jesy Nelson was praised by fans and viewers for her documentary on the impact of cyber-bullying, and the BBC Three special has been nominated in the Factual category.
The special will compete against Ambulance, Gogglebox, Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs and Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip.
In Serial Drama Performance, Coronation Street’s Katie McGlynn has earned her first ever NTA nomination, following her emotional exit scenes in October when Sinead Tinker lost her battle with cancer.
She will compete against Danny Dyer (EastEnders), Danny Miller (Emmerdale) and Gregory Finnegan (Hollyoaks).
Throwback: Actor David Schwimmer starred in the American sitcom as the character Ross Geller (pictured)
All of the cast members have featured prominently in hard-hitting storylines, as Danny Dyer’s Mick Carter has seen his marriage in turmoil as his wife Linda’s drinking problems continue to escalate.
Danny Miller’s Aaron Dingle faced the tragedy of his husband Robert being jailed for life, after he attacked his sister Victoria’s rapist Lee in violent scenes.
Meanwhile Gregory’s James Nightingale was recently unmasked as one of the culprits in Mercedes McQueen’s shooting, and he has struggled to hide the guilt around his involvement in the crime.
While the Big Four soaps will all compete for the Serial Drama Award, for Newcomer the nominees are Jurrell Carter (Nate Robinson in Emmerdale), Peter Ash (Paul Foreman in Coronation Street), Max Bowden (Ben Mitchell in EastEnders) and Imran Adams (Mitchell Deveraux in Hollyoaks).
Love Island has been nominated for Challenge Show alongside The Circle, The Apprentice, MasterChef and The Great British Bake Off.
Some of the nation’s most popular daytime shows are facing off against each other for the Live Magazine Show award.
This Morning is up for the gong yet again, having previously won nine years in a row.
They will go head-to-head with Loose Women, Good Morning Britain and Sunday Brunch.
I’m A Celebrity is nominated for the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award along with The Graham Norton Show, The Chase and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS 2020 – THE WINNERS
New Drama
Chernobyl [WINNER]
A Confession
Cleaning Up
Gentleman Jack
The Capture
Comedy
After Life
Fleabag
Derry Girls
Sex Education
Mrs Brown’s Boys [WINNER]
TV Presenter
Ant and Dec [WINNER]
Graham Norton
Bradley Walsh
Holly Willoughby
Phillip Schofield
Factual
Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out [WINNER]
Ambulance
Gogglebox
Paul O’ Grady: For The Love of Dogs
Gordon, Gino and Fred Road Trip
Drama
Line Of Duty
Peaky Blinders [WINNER]
Call The Midwife
Killing Eve
Casualty
Challenge Show
Love Island
The Circle
The Apprentice
MasterChef
The Great British Bake Off [WINNER]
Live Magazine Show
This Morning [WINNER]
Loose Women
Good Morning Britain
Sunday Brunch
Drama Performance
Cillian Murphy (Peaky Blinders) [WINNER]
Idris Elba (Luther)
Jodie Comer (Killing Eve)
Suranne Jones (Gentleman Jack)
Michael Stevenson (Casualty)
TV Judge
David Walliams (Britain’s Got Talent) [WINNER]
Simon Cowell (BGT/ X Factor)
Sir Tom Jones (The Voice UK)
will.i.am (The Voice UK/The Voice Kids)
RuPaul (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK)
Serial Drama Performance
Katie McGlynn (Sinead Tinker in Coronation Street) [WINNER]
Danny Dyer (Mick Carter in EastEnders)
Danny Miller (Aaron Dingle in Emmerdale)
Gregory Finnegan (James Nightingale in Hollyoaks)
Serial Drama
EastEnders
Coronation Street
Emmerdale [WINNER]
Hollyoaks
Talent Show
Strictly Come Dancing [WINNER]
Britain’s Got Talent
Dancing On Ice
The Voice UK
Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award
I’m A Celebrity [WINNER]
The Graham Norton Show
The Chase
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
Newcomer
Jurrell Carter (Nate Robinson in Emmerdale)
Peter Ash (Paul Foreman in Coronation Street) [WINNER]
Max Bowden (Ben Mitchell in EastEnders)
Imran Adams (Mitchell Deveraux in Hollyoaks)
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