GHOSTS star Kiell Smith-Bynoe has left fans open-mouthed after failing to hide his fury when Mrs Brown’s Boy’s won a National Television Award.
Kiell, 35, was caught on camera looking seriously angry when the BBC show beat Ghosts to the gong for Best Comedy.
As Mrs Brown’s Boys star and creator Brendan O’Carroll headed to the stage with his fellow cast and crew, disgruntled Kiell just glared with annoyance.
Only three weeks ago, the Taskmaster actor had posted a link for fans to vote for the NTAs on X and wrote: “Don’t let Mrs Browns Boys beat us again.”
Fans have now taken to the social media site, formerly known as Twitter, to share their astonishment.
Many have even questioned whether Kiell’s reaction was staged or genuine.
One wrote: “Kiell Smith-Bynoe Did not look happy.”
Another added: “Can’t tell if Kiell Smith-Bynoe was doing his ‘angry’/belligerent act like he did on Taskmaster or was genuinely fuming at Mrs Brown’s Boys win!”
A third said: “That #ghosts actors face just when he didn’t win the award!”
And someone else chimed in: “Omg the face on that guy!”
Ghosts had been in the running for best comedy alongside Mrs Brown’s Boys, Not Going Out, Brassic and The Gentlemen.
This is the fourth time Mrs Brown’s Boys has won best comedy at the National Television Awards.
COMMENT BY ROD MCPHEE
THE only surprise at tonight’s National Television Awards was that there were virtually no surprises.
Ant and Dec took home Presenter Award for the millionth time, Strictly bagged the Talent Show gong and I’m A Celebrity triumphed in the Entertainment category.
Kate Garraway scooping the authored documentary award for Derek’s Story was entirely deserved, but not a total shock either as she’d already done the same two years ago with Caring for Derek.
There were a few curveballs. Emmerdale beating Goliath soaps EastEnders and Corrie was unexpected, particularly as the rivals have both boasted big storylines recently.
And though there was no doubting how hugely moving Mr BatesVs The Post Office was for viewers this year, it was still stunning to see them bag three awards.
Does the general lack of surprises diminish the thrill of the NTAs? Not at all. It remains one of the few awards shows which actually gauges what the majority of Brits are actually watching.
We live in a bewildering world where scandals often rock shows, in an age where streaming means the shared experience is diminished and ratings are hard to decipher.
But year in, year out NTA voters leave us in no doubt which shows they adore, which ones they’ve fallen out of love with, and which celebrities they’re prepared to back.
Look at how quickly relatively new shows like The Traitors, Bridgerton and The 1% Club have been embraced by NTA voters.
They aren’t interested in PR stunts and promotion, in highbrow actors and writers lauded by their fellow luvvies and they certainly can’t stand having what they ought to be watching dictated to them
They tell us all loud and clear, every year, who they consider to be the best – and woe betide any telly exec who ignores them.
The popular long-running series also scooped the award in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Meanwhile, one of the big winners of the night was Strictly Come Dancing.
Despite the BBC show being hit with controversy over bullying claims, it won the award for best Talent Show.
Drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office, based on a true story, scooped two gongs, including best Drama Performance for Toby Jones.
TV presenter Davina McCall, meanwhile, was left in floods of tears as she was presented with the NTAs Special Recognition Award.
The award marked her impressive 30-year career in the television industry.
