ITV viewers say 'don't make me listen' as Olly Murs performs at NTAs
During the 2024 National Television Awards, ITV audiences were treated to a performance by singer Olly Murs. Host Joel Dommett introduced the 40 year old artist who took centre stage to deliver a compelling medley of his biggest hits.
He serenaded the celebrity-filled audience with tunes like Dear Darlin', Heart Skips a Beat, Dance With Me Tonight and Troublemaker. While the celebs appeared to enjoy the entertainment, it wasn't long before viewers expressed mixed reactions on Twitter.
Criticism came swiftly from some, as one user exclaimed: "PLEASE don't make me listen to Olly Murs any longer." Another vented: "Olly Murs is f***ing dreadful," and another shared frustration tweeting: "#ollymurs is painfully boring #NTA."
However, there was also a wave of fans delighted by Olly's appearance. A supportive fan posted: "This is more like it! I Love Olly.", reports the Express. Emphasising his showmanship, another admirer remarked: "Olly knows how to put on a performance," and nostalgia filled another tweet: "Olly Murs should have won X Factor in 09. I still stand by it."
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Post-performance, Olly radiated joy, evidencing his pleasure at having given it his all. Notably, this marked Olly's debut at the NTAs, making it a landmark event for him. The official NTA Facebook page had earlier buzzed with excitement, revealing to followers that the star was marking fifteen years since first rising to fame on the X Factor.
Once he was finished, Olly seemed thrilled with his performance as he was beaming from ear to ear. Speaking about his performance, Joel said: "Wow, let's hear it for Olly Murs! So good. How good was that? It's nice to see someone who can actually sing and dance, not me."
It comes as the ITV host for the evening kicked off the ceremony in an unusual fashion as Joel erupted into a musical number.
He decided to pay tribute to some of the tv shows and celebrities nominated by mentioning them in a song, which included the likes of Ant & Dec, Davina McCall and Bradley Walsh. There was also a moment where Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke joined him on stage to dance.
During the night, viewers saw I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! win the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award while actor Toby Jones won for his performance in Mr Bates vs the Post Office. The Traitors won for Best Reality Competition and Peter Ash won for Serial Drama Performance in Coronation Street.
The National Television Awards is available to watch on ITVX.