Gary Lineker has been named the best TV presenter at the National Television Awards.The former Match of the Day host wrestled the award away from Ant and Dec during Wednesday night’s ceremony.GettyLineker has been named the best TV presenter at the NTAs[/caption]GettyHis victory ends Ant & Dec’s historic 23-year winning streak at the awards[/caption]Lineker received the gong at the O2 Arena in London following a public vote for the winner.His victory recognised his work as host of Match of the Day during the last year.The former England role left the role in May after 26 seasons, before departing the BBC altogether.In winning the NTA award, Lineker ended Ant and Dec’s 23-year streak as title holders.Fellow TV presenters Alison Hammond, Claudia Winkleman and Stacey Solomon were also nominated alongside the duo.After receiving the award, Lineker gave a passionate acceptance speech on stage, which was met with a standing ovation from the audience.He began by poking fun at Newcastle fans Ant and Dec with a light-hearted joke about their beloved club.The 64-year-old said: “When I first started presenting Match of the Day about a quarter of a century ago, there were these two young Geordies who were just making a name for themselves.“And I thought to myself, these boys are going to win this award, the NTA award, every single year until Newcastle win a trophy. So there you have it.”Lineker then turned his attention to Match of the Day as well as hinting at his social media activity and campaigning.GettyThe former England striker received a standing ovation after his acceptance speech[/caption]He continued: “It’s not lost on me why I might have won this award. Aside from presenting Match of the Day, the most iconic football show on television for 26 years.“There’s so many amazing people that I’ve worked with both in front of the camera and behind the camera over that period of time.“I want to say a massive thank you to each and every one of them because I wouldn’t be here now receiving this award if it wasn’t for them.“Also, I think that it demonstrates that perhaps it’s ok sometimes for us to use our platform to speak up on behalf of those who have no voice.“So, thank you, it means the world. Thank you very much.”Why did Gary Lineker leave the BBC?Lineker was sacked by the BBC in May after being accused of anti-Semitism.GettyLineker was sacked by the BBC in May after 26 seasons hosting Match of the Day[/caption]It came after he had re-shared a pro-Gaza video on social media which compared supporters of Israel to rats.He deleted the post and apologised for sharing the video in a statement after his departure was confirmed.Lineker left his role as Match of the Day following the final day of the Premier League season.His exit from the show had already been confirmed in October 2024, although he had been set to remain with the broadcaster for another year.It had been planned for Lineker to continue to front the BBC’s coverage of this season’s FA Cup and the 2026 World Cup.However, those plans were scrapped with the decision to sack him four months ago.