Yahoo News NTAs suffer awkward blip as Zoe Ball makes error on first award
The National Television Awards 2019 live ceremony got off to a bit of a rocky start just minutes after getting underway tonight (January 22), as Zoe Ball suffered a bit of an awkward moment during the announcement of the first award.
The Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two host was on hand to present the nominees for Best Entertainment Show, but it wasn't long before she managed to get a little bit ahead of the tech guys and started announcing the next name while a video clip of Great British Bake Off was still running.
She then paused and waited until the clip was completely finished before revealing the next nominee – Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs, who happened to be the actual winner, in case you were wondering – but Zoe's unexpected blip didn't go unnoticed from viewers at home.
We’re only 10 minutes in & Zoe Ball’s so keen to get home to bed she’s announcing the nominees in double quick time 😂 #NTAAwards
- Estella Joyce 🌟 (@LelJoyce) January 22, 2019
Is Zoë Ball okay? #NTAAwards
- Vicky 🐝 (@serenit3a_) January 22, 2019
What the hell is happening tonight Zoe announcing nominees before finished, music playing while Dermot is talking #NTAAwards
- James Round (@round231283) January 22, 2019
Lmao Zoe Ball fluffing up the first award nominations on the #NTAs 😂
- Lawrence (@lozz_1991) January 22, 2019
7 mins in and Zoe ball makes a mistake. Britain’s tv #Ntas
- katie dawn ✨ (@xoxoKatieDawn) January 22, 2019
Lol oops @ZoeTheBall A bit premature there #NTAs
- Joni Kille (@SussexGal1978) January 22, 2019
Maybe it's down to those new early mornings after starting in her new position as Radio 2 Breakfast Show host, eh?
If that is Zoe's excuse it's a good one, but there must be something in the air as later in the evening, actor Danny DeVito managed to make a bit of blunder of his own by not quite knowing what it is he was supposed to be doing.
The It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star was there to present the award for Best Drama Performance, but as the clips began rolling, Danny wasn't sure whether or not he had to introduce each person.
"Do you want me to say the names?" he could be heard saying while Richard Madden's performance in Bodyguard played. "They told me not to say the names."
Don't worry – he then said the names.
Danny DeVito introduces #Bodyguard's Richard Madden at the #NTAs (sort of): 'You want me to say the name? They told me not to say the name' pic.twitter.com/9gevvZ7gsq
- HuffPost UK (@HuffPostUK) January 22, 2019
Danny Devito. Do you want me to say the names? They told me not to say the names. Says the names. Oh dear God this car crash TV #NTAs
- G1llyW1lly (@GillHayward1) January 22, 2019
Typical Danny Devito- "YOU WANT ME TO SAY THE NAMES, THEY TOLD ME NOT TO SAY THE NAMES" #NTAAwards
- Mez (@lm_Mez_) January 22, 2019
Ok so Hollywood legend Danny D just heard saying “oh so you want me to say the names - they told me not to?” Makes sense now. Bit of a shambles, no?
- Claire Woods (@Finnorla) January 22, 2019
Love it on shows like the #NTAs when you can hear the people talking on the mic when it's showing the nominations.. Danny DeVito: "am I supposed to say the names too they told me not to say them" 😂😂😂😂 @OfficialNTAs
- Charlotte Harding (@cmhardingx) January 22, 2019
Danny Devito just gave the best performance of the night #NTAs
- Daniel Earley (@DanielEarley) January 22, 2019
“Say the name” Danny Devito says “they told me not to say their names” 😂😂😂😂
That’s live tv for you #NTAs pic.twitter.com/YFaF1M1sd1- Chris Morley 🤓 (@chrismorley23) January 22, 2019
Well, at least we know it's definitely live, right?
Digital Spy have you got you covered for everything NTAs, from a live blog detailing all the biggest moments from the show, to a list of all the winners that will be updated as they are announced.
Want up-to-the-minute entertainment news and features? Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @digitalspy Instagram and Twitter account.
('You Might Also Like',)
