The 2026 TV Choice Awards took place on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the London Hilton on Park Lane, celebrating the best of British television. Hosted by comedian and radio presenter Jason Manford, the event welcomed TV's biggest names for a night of recognition after a year of standout programming.
Among the winners, Emmerdale was named Best Soap for the fifth time, while Peter Ash won Best Soap Performance for his role as Paul Foreman on Coronation Street. Beth Cordingly took home Best Soap Newcomer for her portrayal of Ruby Fox Milligan on Emmerdale.
Vera star Brenda Blethyn received the Outstanding Contribution award, and Toby Jones won Best Drama Performance for his role as Alan Bates in Mr Bates vs The Post Office. All Creatures Great and Small was awarded Best Drama Series, and Call the Midwife won Best Family Drama.
Strictly Come Dancing won Best Talent Show following its 20th anniversary series, while I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! was named Best Reality Show. Ghosts took Best Comedy Show, and Nicola Coughlan won Best Comedy Performance for Big Mood.
Other winners included Michael McIntyre's The Wheel (Best Game Show), The Hairy Bikers Go West (Best Food Show), and Escape to the Country (Best Daytime Show). Channel 5 was voted Favourite Channel/Streaming Service.
