National Television Awards host Joel Dommett caused confusion on Tuesday when he appeared to announce a split from his wife Hannah Cooper during a radio interview. Speaking on Heart Breakfast with Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston, Dommett mistakenly suggested the couple had parted ways while discussing their wedding anniversary.
When the presenters offered congratulations on his anniversary, Dommett responded: 'Do say congrats, but we're not together. It's ended right now today.' He quickly clarified: 'That sounded like we've got divorced.' Pressed by Theakston, Dommett confirmed: 'Yes we are definitely still together guys.'
Dommett and Cooper married in Mykonos, Greece, in 2019 and welcomed their first child, a son named Wilde, earlier this year. The comedian has hosted the NTAs for five consecutive years and recalled having an 'escape route' prepared in case his wife went into labour during last year's ceremony.
The 40-year-old also discussed this year's nominations, with Amanda Holden expressing doubt that Britain's Got Talent would finally beat Strictly Come Dancing in the Talent Show category. Holden suggested Claudia Winkleman might end Ant and Dec's long winning streak in the Best Presenter category, which also includes Gary Lineker, Alison Hammond and Stacey Solomon.
The National Television Awards airs tonight at 8pm on ITV and ITVX.
