Emmerdale takes home Best Serial at the National Television Awards for the first time EVER in its 44 year run – and Coronation Street don’t seem happy

EMMERDALE have finally bagged their first ever win for Best Serial at the National Television Awards - 44 YEARS after it first hit our screens.

The long-running ITV soap beat out their rivals , Hollyoaks and Eastenders to take home the gong, and the team couldn't hide their shock as they took to the stage.

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Both casts from Eastenders and Hollyoaks were seen giving Emmerdale a standing ovation as they winners were announced - but noticeably the Corrie team stayed in their seats.

Jeff Hordley - who plays Cain Dingle in the show - spoke on behalf of the cast and crew as they accepted the award from Penny Lancaster and Ayda Field.

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He said: "Thank you so much. This is a first for us. This is a first and we are so, so grateful and thank you to everyone who voted - it means a lot."

, who has played Adam Barton in the soap since 2009, told The Sun: "I have to be honest, it would have felt a little bit better if my brother [Ryan Thomas] was still in Corrie, but he left. But it’s a special night tonight, especially as I won two awards tonight, one for the Jungle, and one for this."

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As well as being part of the Emmerdale team, he was also celebrating the win of I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here - who took home the Challenge show award this year.

Adam came second in December's outback based series - and became known as Mr Bushtucker Trial for facing more food tasks than anyone EVER in the show's run.

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He also recently revealed his hopes for the shows future - and wants his on-screen character to hook up with a man in a gay storyline.

He revealed: “Whoever’s gay seems to get a good storyline so I’m hoping Adam turns gay. I’m putting it out there. I’m not bothered about snogging another guy – I love guys.

“I’ve not kissed a guy, yet but there’s a first time for everything. If you’re gonna go there, go there. Life is a celebration. Make each day count as they said in Titanic.”

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