Ant McPartlin returns to BAFTA TV Awards red carpet as Ant and Dec receive two nominations When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up fornow for the biggest moments from morning TV Ant McPartlin joined Declan Donnelly on the BAFTA TV Awards 2019 red carpet tonight after missing last year’s event due to a difficult personal year. The 43-year-old television presenter looked dapper in a smart black tuxedo as he posed for pictures with his co-star, also 43, who was similarly dressed in a three-piece suit. Ant and Dec, who are currently on our television screens hosting ITV show Britain’s Got Talent, have been nominated for two gongs at tonight’s star-studded event which is taking place at Royal Festival Hall. The duo, are in the running for Best Entertainment programme and Best Reality and Constructed Factual show.<doc-sep>"It has been a long journey, and along the way I've had the encouragement and professional support of many, many women, making their own bid to [have] as much a chance as men. And possibly earn as much. That would be nice."<doc-sep>The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Get all the jungle gossip with our regular email newsletter Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Yes please! Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Ant McPartlin avoided an awkward run-in with his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong at the BAFTA TV Awards . The exes were reportedly set for a reunion at this year's glitzy bash. But it was all okay in the end, as Lisa apparently chose not to attend. Ant arrived at the bash with best pal and presenting partner Dec Donnelly. It was their first red carpet together since Ant's return to the limelight following his drink-drive charge and subsequent break from television. The boys went as each other's plus ones, rather than take along their significant others. Dec's wife Ali Astall and Ant's girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett weren't there, but may have been watching on TV as their fellas picked up two awards. (Image: PA) They won the Entertainment Programme prize for Britain's Got Talent and Reality & Constructed Factual gong for I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! In a sweet moment, Ant stood to one side and pushed Holly Willoughby to the front of the stage to collect the award with Dec. She hosted the show with Dec last year as Ant took a 10-month break from his hosting responsibilities. Ant and Dec chatted to BBC Radio 1's Clara Amfo on the red carpet. (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images) (Image: BBC) When asked if it felt good to be reunited on the red carpet, Dec said: "It always does, we love BAFTA, it's such a fun day, but yes, it's nice to be back on the red carpet isn't it?" Ant added: "Yes, it's nice to be back on the red carpet." Ant also confessed that getting ready for a bash like the BAFTAs was much easier for men than it is for women. He said: "It's easy for men, isn't it, that's the thing. It takes a very funny looking man to not look good in a tuxedo." (Image: BBC) Ant and Dec were also asked to share the secret to their success. Dec said: "We've been around for a long time, we've been here for ages so people are just used to us. "We're familiar," Ant added. "Like a comfy settee. You know what you're getting." Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033<doc-sep>Ant McPartlin joined his great pal Declan Donnelly on stage at Sunday night's TV BAFTAs to collect the award for Best Reality Show - alongside Holly Willoughby who did his presenting duties for him on the 2018 I'm a Celebrity show. The trio stood side by side - with Ant a little further away - as Dec revealed it was important to him that Ant came up with him too. GALLERY: Best dressed at the 2019 BAFTAs Loading the player... WATCH! The stars arrive at the 2019 BAFTA TVs Turning to Holly, Dec said: "Thanks for standing in for Ant." He then explained, "Because he is still part of the team and we still wanted him here." Dec praises Holly for her role Talking backstage, Dec could not talk more highly of his temporary presenting partner. "Holly came in and did a fantastic job, and she loved it and we loved having her. It had a differently feel to it this year but it was really fun." He admitted he and Holly were both absolutely terrified about how the show would go but that they quickly got their nerves in control. "It was pretty much during the first show," he said of his realisation that all would be alright. "Because we were both incredibly nervous before we started but we knew we had a great show under our belt and we were just able to go out there and enjoy it." Ant stood off to the side to allow Holly and Dec to take the glory Whether Holly would ever put her jungle boots back and and join him again down under on the hit show was another question. "That's kind of down to her," he said. "She was fantastic out there. She's made it clear that she sees it as a one year thing, so I don't think she'll be back this year - but you never know!" PICS: 2019's stunning thigh-high split dresses And the former Biker Grove star explained there was never a moment that he considered not doing the 2018 series, even without Ant. "It was always going to go ahead. We loved doing the show, the audience love the show so it would have been a shame to not have the show for a year. It was all about who to partner with - Holly was my first choice and thankfully she said yes. It took me 5 minutes to say who I wanted, and because we were old mates i knew she'd be a dead safe pair of hands and be fun to be beside."<doc-sep>
I’m A Celebrity host Ant McPartlin awkwardly joined Holly Willoughby and Declan Donnelly on stage during the BAFTA TV Awards 2019, as the show won the award for Reality and Constructed Factual. While the Geordie TV presenter wasn't part of this year's series due to his post-rehab recovery, he still made his way up to accept the award with the rest of the crew, standing aside so that Holly and Dec could take the glory. However, there was one awkward comment that some people missed, as while Ant valiantly backed away, Dec turned to Holly and joked: "Oh, you were in it weren't you?" He then went on to thank Holly for "helping [him] out," throughout the latest series. (Image: bbc) (Image: BBC) Taking the mic, Dec also thanked the crew and fans for their support, before revealing Ant was “reluctant” to go on stage having not been a part of the last series. But Dec insisted he was still deserving of celebrating the win despite not being present Down Under. He said: “I’d like to thank Holly for helping me out last year, she did a fantastic job standing in for Ant who reluctantly come up here tonight. “There he is, he’s still part of the team so I wanted him up here to celebrate with us.” (Image: BBC) And while some thought the gesture to Ant was sweet, others were less than impressed with Dec's quip at Holly. "Dec May as well have just patted Holly on the head. She didn’t help you out. She was your co-host and was apart of the win in her own right. Silly man," one disgruntled viewer wrote. While another added: "Oh gosh no this is awkward #BaftaTV#antanddec 'oh you were in it weren’t you...thanks for helping me out...' "I didn’t even see I’m a celebrity but obviously know the context but noooo felt like you should have said something Holly!" Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033