Zara McDermott set pulses racing in a dramatic black fishtail gown as she joined her excited boyfriend Sam Thompson at the 2024 National Television Awards in London’s O2 Arena on Wednesday.

The documentary-maker, 27, stunned in the fitted halterneck piece as she posed up a storm with her partner on the red carpet.

Zara showed off her incredible figure in the revealing dress that boasted a busty cut-out as she posed with her partner Sam at the event.

The couple also posed for sweet family snaps with Sam’s sister Louise, and her fiancé Ryan Libbey.

Meanwhile Sam put on a dapper display in a sharp black and navy suit, teamed with tinted glᴀsses, after making an early arrival at The O2 to host the red carpet alongside Pete Wicks.

Sam couldn’t contain his excitement as he and Pete posed for snaps together, with the Strictly star opting for a sharp white suit and a sheer undershirt.

This year’s National Television Awards are taking place at their usual stomping ground at The O2 London in Peninsula Square and will broadcast live from 8pm on ITV.

The NTAs have been at the O2 every year since 2010, with the exception of the rescheduled 2022 bash in Wembley.

Comedian Joel Dommett will host the awards ceremony for the fourth time.

Meanwhile Jungle King Sam Thompson and his pal Pete Wicks will be presenting from the red carpet for the first time this year.

It’s been rumoured that Holly Willoughby will also make a return to British screens as part of Joel’s presenting team.

The former This Morning presenter, 43, looks set to reunite with her old co-stars after she quit the daytime show in October after 14 years as co-host.

Her departure came following the uncovering of a kidnap and murder plot against her by security guard Gavin Plumb – who has since received a jail sentence for the plot.