Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright show off bizarre post-NTAs dinner

THE only surprise at tonight’s National Television Awards was that there were virtually no surprises. 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.

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright shunned The National Television Awards' after-parties for a cosy night at home — Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright shunned The National Television Awards’ after-parties for a cosy night at homeCredit: Getty

Yet they raised eyebrows with their choice of dinner in bed, this being noodles, cheese and mayoCredit: Instagram

The pair were hunkering down in their stunning £3.5million Essex mansionCredit: Instagram

Michelle, 37, was nominated for two gongsCredit: Getty

Toby Jones, however, scooped that prize for his role as Sir Alan Bates in Mr Bates vs the Post Office.There were a few curveballs. Emmerdale beating Goliath soaps EastEnders and Corrie was unexpected, particularly as the rivals have both boasted big storylines recently. Despite hunkering down in the bedroom at their swanky £3.5million Essex mansion, their food choice appeared more low-key.In Brassic, the actress stars as Erin Croft, a fiery woman who had a wild childhood.

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Eyebrows were raised as the couple tucked into comfort-food plates of noodles, topped with grated cheese and served with a hefty side of mayo.Ryan Sampson, 38, who plays Tommo, showed a nipple to camera while nominations were being read out.

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Earlier in the night, Mark gushed over his other half as he re-posted a snap showing him giving Michelle, 37, a kiss on the cheek on the Red Carpet at London’s The O2 Arena.Despite the former Coronation Street star failing to pick up any gongs, she still had a fun night.This was, in part, down to her Brassic co-star who gave her a giggle when he flashed his chest on live TV.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

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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. MICHELLE Keegan and Mark Wright snubbed the glitz and glamour of The National Television Awards’ after-parties for a night in front of Netflix.Michelle oozed glam in a black pinstripe blazer dress with balloon sleeves as she arrived at the NTAs with her hubby.Ryan’s character is a free-spirited loner and the wildcard among the core group of stars on the drama, which has just been commissioned for its seventh season.Michelle had been nominated for the Drama Performance award for her work in Netflix’s Fool Me Once.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.COMMENT BY ROD MCPHEEDoes 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. 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. She is the ex-girlfriend of Dylan (Damien Molony), as well as mother of Tyler (Jude Riordan).Look at how quickly relatively new shows like The Traitors, Bridgerton and The 1% Club have been embraced by NTA voters.

Yet as former TOWIE star Mark, 37, captured their cosy dinner in bed with their dog, fans were quick to note their choice of grub.

Mark said he was 'proud of my girl' after she was nominated for Brassic and Fool Me Once, the latter of which is pictured — Mark said he was ‘proud of my girl’ after she was nominated for Brassic and Fool Me Once, the latter of which is picturedCredit: Instagram

Michelle's Brassic co-star Ryan Sampson flashed a nipple behind her during the live show — Michelle’s Brassic co-star Ryan Sampson flashed a nipple behind her during the live showCredit: ITV

The actress plays Erin in Brassic, which has been commissioned for a seventh seasonCredit: Instagram