Mrs Brown's Boys wins Best Comedy at the National Television Awards (NTAs), drawing criticism from some viewers. Mail Online reports that viewers react with backlash after the show takes the top comedy prize, and notes that star Brendan O'Carroll does not attend the ceremony because he is undergoing surgery.
Both outlets describe the award as controversial, though they frame the issue differently in emphasis. Mail Online highlights the backlash from viewers and the absence of O'Carroll at the event. The Daily Mail repeats the central points, focusing on the fact that the program’s recognition sparks negative responses, while also referencing O'Carroll’s medical absence.
Across the two reports, the shared elements are the NTA win for Best Comedy, the criticism triggered by the show’s reputation, and that O'Carroll misses the ceremony due to surgery. Neither outlet provides detailed voting breakdowns or statements from the producers, focusing instead on audience reaction and the presenter’s absence.
