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Emotional Martin Lewis pleads with someone to sort out money crisis as he picks up NTA gong
GOOD Morning Britain star Martin Lewis pleaded for someone to sort out the cost-of-living crisis at the National Television Awards.
The TV presenter and finance journalist scooped the gong in the TV expert category for The Martin Lewis Money Show.
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He went up against a number of big names including Sir David Attenborough for The Green Planet, Kaleb Cooper for Clarkson's Farm and Jay Blades for The Repair Shop.
Martin was applauded by the audience as he took to the stage to collect his NTAs gong.
"When you're up against an international treasure like Sir David Attenborough, you don't expect to win," he said as he accepted the award.
During his speech, he added: "We need somebody to get a grip on the economy," referencing the current financial crisis, but said: "Tonight, this nerd is going to party!"
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Viewers praised the Money Saving Expert for his bold statement, with one writing: "Watching the NTAs right now. Congrats on your award Martin Lewis. Very well deserved. Your work is invaluable to all of us."
Another posted: "Fair play to Martin Lewis, he was an underdog but just shows what this country really needs. #NTAs"
A third said: "Congratulations and fully deserved!!! Martin Lewis for PM. #NTAs"
Other awards include Trigger Point for best New Drama, Talent Show Judge went to Anton Du Beke and Serial Drama Performance was won by Emmerdale's Mark Charnock.
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Martin has become a regular on our screens, revealing his best penny-pinching tips, especially during the money crisis.
Earlier this week, Martin revealed that he's been forced to send back his OBE after having it "taken" from him.
He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2014 Birthday Honours for services to consumer rights and to charitable services.
At the beginning of 2022, Martin was awarded a CBE for services to broadcasting and consumer rights in the Queen's New Year Honours.
On Monday he shared a photo of his OBE honour and wrote: "They're taking my OBE off me! Yep, I got a letter saying now I have been upgraded to a CBE, I need to send the OBE back."
Millions of households have been hit with energy bill hikes after the government rolled out the energy price guarantee.
Households will have started to receive a £400 energy bill discount from October 1.
In November, a £300 one-off "Pensioner Cost of Living Payment" will be paid out to eight million households.
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It will be given to those who already get the winter fuel payment - which is worth between £100 and £300 for those over state pension age.
And from November 8, vulnerable households across the UK will receive a £324 cost of living cash boost.
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