Both actors were nominated for the coveted award for Serial Drama Performance, but it was the Phil Mitchell star who ended up taking it home after 35 years in the role. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth, as Jack explained to co-star Colson Smith on the On The Sofa podcast. Jack P Shepherd explained his questionable facial expression (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)However, with no cameras on him at the NTAs, he assumed that they weren’t filming his reaction at all. Thank you to the audience for forgiving Phil Mitchell 35 years of stupidity! Since returning to Albert Square, he has been supporting best friend Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) through his young-onset dementia diagnosis.