Love Island star Chris Hughes was embroiled in massive bust-up with a photographer after the National Television Awards last night.

The reality star, 27, attended the ceremony at London's O2 Arena with his girlfriend, Little Mix star Jesy Nelson.

After leaving the bash, the couple were pictured outside their hotel in the early hours of the morning when Chris got caught up in a row with a photographer,

Reports suggest Chris started rowing with the snapper over claims he'd called him a "c***".

Pictures show Chris pointing his finger angrily at the man with the pair grappling before they were pulled apart by onlookers.

Jesy is believed to have avoided getting caught up in the drama as she walked out of her hotel during the scuffle and waited for Chris in a cab.

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After the bust-up, Chris was seen in the cab with Jesy and a male friend.

The Little Mix star looks stony faced as she stars at the floor, while their pal looked shocked with his mouth open.

The scuffle will have put a damper on a spectacular night for Jes, as she won an award for her documentary Odd One Out.

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The singer broke down in tears on stage as she accepted the honour, and thanked Chris for supporting her and boosting her confidence.

She said: "'I'm so sorry, this is so overwhelming. I'm such a baby! Thank you so much...

"I want to thank Chris, my boyfriend for bringing me up every day and making me feel confident.

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"I want to thank every person that voted. You have no idea what this means to me, to us. I don't think we expected this reaction when we made it...

"I'm so grateful that such a negative experience in my life turned into such a positive one."

Odd One Out told Jesy's story about mental health issues and bullying from online trolls.

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At the start of the evening, the couple looked every inch the glamorous pairing as they walked the red carpet together.

Jesy looked sensational in a plunging orange dress, while Chris wore a smart tuxedo.

He was still wearing his tux at the time of the brawl outside his hotel.

Mirror Online has contacted a representative for Chris for comment.

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