Natalie Gumede’s delight after National Television Awards

The ex-Coronation Street star, who left the cobbles last year, was thrilled to see the soap pick up the gong for Best Serial Drama and actress Julie Hesmondhalgh (better known as Coronation Street’s Hayley Cropper) win the prize for Best Serial Drama Performance.

She was also delighted with news that Strictly Come Dancing 2013, in which she was runner-up, beat rival programme X Factor to the title of Best Talent Show.

Writing on Twitter, Natalie, who was unable to attend the star-studded ceremony, said: “Congrats to @itvcorrie @juliehes and @bbcstrictly on their incredible achievements! #NTAs”.

This is not the first time that Natalie, who is on the road with Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour, has seen award success. In 2012, she was awarded the trophy for Best Newcomer in the British Soap Awards, and a nomination in the National Television Awards.

And in 2013, she won Best Dramatic Performance and Best Villain at the British Soap Awards.

Other winners from the National Television Awards 2014 were:

Best Documentary: Educating Yorkshire

Best Drama: Doctor Who

Best Newcomer: Khali Best (EastEnders)

Best TV Detective: Benedict Cumberbatch

Best Drama Performance: Matt Smith

Best Entertainment Presenter: Ant & Dec

Best Factual Entertainment: Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs

Best Daytime: This Morning

Best Comedy: Mrs Brown’s Boys

Best Entertainment Programme: I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Landmark Award: Ant & Dec