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National Television Awards 2013 longlist nominations - pictures

Published Saturday, Sep 22 2012, 09:00 BST | By Alex Fletcher | 3 comments

The 2013 National Television Awards have released their long list of nominations. The X Factor, The Voice UK, Downton Abbey and Great British Bake Off are among the shows competing for the top prizes this year.

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National Television Awards 2013: Nominations in pictures

Michelle Keegan is up for 'Serial Drama Performance' for her role as Tina McIntyre in ITV's Coronation Street, competing against a number of other soap stars including fellow Corrie actor Chris Fountain, Hollyoaks cast member Emmett J. Scanlan and EastEnders' Adam Woodyatt

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Ant & Dec will be hoping for yet another gong, while Simon Cowell will be hoping to keep his 'Talent Show' crown with either X Factor or Britain's Got Talent.

The soaps will battle it out again for top honours as usual, while US hit Homeland will be hoping to pick up its first NTA gong.

Dermot O'Leary will once again host the star-studded ceremony, which will take place at London's O2 on January 23. They will be broadcast live on ITV1.

Viewers can vote for free at http://www.nationaltvawards.com. Tickets for the ceremony can be purchased from www.the02.co.uk/NTA2013.

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