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Southport Families' Emotional NTA Win
9 Sep
Summary
- Our Girls: The Southport Families won the Authored Documentary award.
- The award honored the memory of three young girls and their families.
- Celebrities and viewers were deeply moved by the emotional acceptance speech.
The National Television Awards 2026, held on September 8th, delivered a profoundly emotional moment when 'Our Girls: The Southport Families' clinched the Authored Documentary award. This category honored stories that deeply impact viewers, and this particular documentary resonated with its raw portrayal of tragedy and resilience.
Presented by Holly Willoughby, the award saw the families of three girls, whose lives were irrevocably altered in 2024, take to the stage. Their acceptance speech was a heartfelt plea to remember their daughters and to support the charity work they are undertaking to transform immense grief into positive action.
The emotional impact was palpable, with celebrities like Martin Lewis and Christine Lampard visibly moved. Viewers at home echoed these sentiments on social media, describing themselves as 'in absolute bits' and heartbroken for the families. This win transcended a typical awards ceremony, becoming a moment of shared remembrance and compassion.
