Aidan Turner is ‘delighted’ by National Television Awards win
Irish actor Aidan Turner won the Impact/ TV Moment of the Year for his turn as rogue mine owner and farmer in the hit BBC series Poldark.
Even though the show did not pick up a gong for Best New Drama and Aidan lost out to Suranne Jones in Doctor Foster for Best Drama Performance, the actor was chuffed if not 'slightly confused' by the win.
However, we are not confused.
Audiences were certainly impacted by Aidan's brilliant acting, brooding good looks and well… his abs.
"I'm not sure why I'm here, I'm glad to be, and who knows, this might be the only one I get so I'm delighted," said the 32-year-old as he accepted his award.
He did however reference THAT scything scene in which we see a sweaty, topless Poldark working the fields that pretty much sent the internet into a tizzy.
"I guess the scything scenes kind of speak for themselves, there's little to say there, but the rest of the cast, it's such a delight to be in this show, we have such talented people."
The one surprise of the night perhaps is The Big Bang Theory taking home the International Award over hot favourite Game of Thrones.
Ant & Dec once again beat out Graham Norton to take home the TV Presenter of the Year award.
Shayne Ward took home best newcomer for his role in Corrie while Gogglebox won best factual entertainment.
The Great British Bake Off and Strictly Come Dancing also took home awards.
