Coronation Street's Millie Gibson has addressed her reaction to Paddy Bever's National Television Award (NTA) win.
The soap star was renowned for her role as Kelly Neelan in the Cobbles before the character departed Weatherfield in dramatic fashion last month. She joined her former Corrie co-stars at last night's glamorous event at the Ovo Arena, Wembley.
Millie was gobsmacked when Paddy picked up the Rising Star award for his performances as Max Turner. Footage from the event seems to show the soap star make an explicit remark as she celebrated the win.
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The 18-year-old has taken to Instagram to address the hilarious moment as she said: "that proud that I didn't drop the f bomb at all."
Paddy was thrilled to win the award as he shared a tearful snap. He said: "Thank you."
The role in Corrie is Paddy's "first ever acting job" and he was so surprised to win the award that he didn't even prepare a speech.
Fans of the soap took to Twitter to congratulate the young star after he picked up the prize.
Jillian said: "A huge congratulations to #PaddyBever on the rising star award I knew he could do it because he’s an absolute star he’s a great actor on @itvcorrie he so deserved that award congrats paddy well done."
Mark added: "Paddy Bever, Mark Charnock and Emmerdale all seem absolutely deserving of their honours this year."
Lara commented: "Paddy Bever, Mark Charnock and Emmerdale all seem absolutely deserving of their honours this year."
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