Emmerdale had a major night at the 2026 National Television Awards, taking home two trophies from the ceremony held at The O2 Arena in London on September 8. The ITV soap won Serial Drama, while its longtime star Jeff Hordley picked up the Serial Drama Performance award for his portrayal of Cain Dingle.
What Award Did Emmerdale Win At The 2026 NTAs?
Emmerdale won the Serial Drama award, beating Casualty, Coronation Street, EastEnders and Hollyoaks. The win marked another major victory for the long-running ITV soap. Emmerdale had previously won the Serial Drama award in 2020, 2022 and 2024, making its 2026 victory another return to the top of the category.
Accepting the award on behalf of the show, Katie Hill, who plays Sarah Sugden, thanked viewers for continuing to support the soap. She said, “Thank you so, so much to everyone who voted and thank you to all our viewers who continue to support the show – we wouldn’t have one if it weren’t for you guys.”
Hill also praised the show’s cast, crew, writers, producers and production team, describing the win as something the entire Emmerdale team could celebrate.
Which Award Did Jeff Hordley Win?
Jeff Hordley won the Serial Drama Performance award for his performance as Cain Dingle in Emmerdale. He was up against Aaron Thiara and Paul Bradley from EastEnders, along with Gareth Pierce and Sue Devaney from Coronation Street.
Hordley’s win was particularly significant because it recognised his performance in the soap’s prostate cancer storyline. During his acceptance speech, Hordley said, “Thank you to everybody who’s voted for me tonight, it means a lot, it takes my breath away.”
Reflecting on the storyline, he added, “It’s been an honour and a huge educational journey for me with this prostate cancer storyline.”
The actor also thanked his co-star Natalie J. Robb, who plays Moira Dingle, calling her his “wing woman”, before giving a heartfelt shout-out to his real-life wife and fellow Emmerdale star Zoe Henry. He said, “And, thank you to my real wife, my rock, my soulmate, I am so lucky.”
How Many Awards Did Emmerdale Win At The 2026 NTAs?
In total, Emmerdale ended the 2026 National Television Awards with two wins.
Serial Drama — Emmerdale
Serial Drama Performance — Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle
The double victory made the soap one of the night’s notable winners and added another NTA milestone to Emmerdale’s long-running awards history.
