Host Philip Schofield said despite the programme's previous wins, this award "means the most".

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Their competition includes Sir Bruce Forsyth, Adrian Chiles, Philip Schofield and Davina McCall.

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He was replaced on This Morning by Philip Schofield and Granda have said they are unlikely to rehire Leslie for his old job.

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Earlier she told host Philip Schofield she had "loved every single second" of the competition, and admitted she had never expected to make the final.

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