Strictly’s BAFTA win leaves viewers undivided after Gavin and Stacey lose out

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Viewers watching the BAFTA Awards were left fuming last night (May 11) after Strictly won over Gavin and Stacey.

On Sunday evening, the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards took place at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Many stars turned up at the glamorous event to celebrate the most popular shows from the past year.

While many fans were happy with the results, some were left annoyed.

While Dianne and Chris won through public vote, not everyone agreed (Credit: BBC)

Public vote for Strictly to win BAFTA for Moment Award

This year, the category for The P&O Cruises Moment Award was the only award voted for by the public.

The nominees included scenes from The Traitors, Bridgerton, Mr Bates VS Post Office, Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland on Strictly, Gavin and Stacey, and Rivals.

The winner was announced as Strictly champions Dianne and Chris for their waltz to You’ll Never Walk Alone.

On the night, Dianne accepted the award without Chris, who had other commitments on tour. Honoured by the win, Dianne thanked everyone who voted.

In the audience, her boyfriend, Joe Sugg, was captured tearing up over their victory.

Even though Gavin and Stacey didn’t win, many believed they should have (Credit: BBC)

Many BAFTA viewers were ‘gutted’ Gavin and Stacey didn’t win

Even though Chris and Diane won through a public vote, that didn’t stop viewers from fuming over their win. Many believed the Gavin and Stacey scene from Smithy’s Wedding should have won the trophy.

“Gavin and Stacey have been robbed there,” one user wrote on X.

“Rigged & robbed,” another person shared.

“The fact that strictly has won a bafta over Gavin and Stacey is an absolute shambles!?!?” a third remarked.

“Gavin and Stacey….. Mick standing up at the wedding should have won memorable moment!!!” a fourth said.

“Gutted it wasn’t Gavin and Stacey!!” a fifth person expressed.

TV star Stacey Solomon also walked home empty-handed after receiving two nominations. As she reflected on the evening, she admitted she wasn’t happy with the result.

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