molly-Mae Hague’s NTA Win Sparks Debate over Authenticity and Award Show Value
London, UK – Molly-Mae Hague’s surprise victory at the National television Awards (NTAs) on Wednesday night has ignited a firestorm of debate, not just about the merits of her Amazon Prime documentary, Behind It All, but about the very nature of authenticity in reality television and the criteria by wich award shows operate.
Hague’s documentary, which chronicled a purported split from partner Tommy fury and her journey into single motherhood, beat out deeply moving and widely praised films documenting the battles of rugby league star Rob Burrow with motor neurone disease, Strictly Come dancing professional Amy Dowden’s breast cancer diagnosis, and Top Gear presenter Freddie Flintoff’s recovery from a serious accident. The unexpected win left both viewers and those involved in the other nominated projects baffled.
The documentary’s premise centered around offering an intimate look at Hague and Fury’s separation, a narrative some dubbed the “Gen Z” equivalent of the Prince and Princess of Wales‘ divorce. Claims of Fury’s struggles with alcohol were central to the storyline. Though, the narrative quickly came under scrutiny when footage surfaced showing hague and Fury kissing at a New Year’s Eve party while the documentary was being filmed.
This led to accusations that the “break-up” was staged, a calculated PR move to promote both the documentary and Hague’s fashion brand, Maebe. Hague vehemently