Poldark's Aidan Turner honoured over THAT scene

Poldark's Aidan Turner said he is "delighted" but "confused" about winning the Impact Award at Britain's National Television Awards on Wednesday night over his infamous scythe wielding scene in the period drama.

The award made reference the great impact (to put it mildly) he has had on audiences in the BBC show playing Ross Poldark.

The 32-year-old Dubliner, who rose to fame in the period drama, caused hearts to flutter when his character appeared topless, scythe in hand as part of the storyline - and now that magical moment has been crowned as the TV Moment of the Year at this year's NTAs.

Aidan Turner is abs-olutely thrilled with his award

“Thank you, I’m slightly confused, I didn’t know I was nominated for this award. I didn’t know there was an Impact Award. I’m not sure why I’m here, I’m glad to be, and who knows, this might be the only one I get so I’m delighted,” he said.

He added: “I guess the scything scenes kind of speak for themselves, there’s little to say there, but the rest of the cast, it’s such a delight to be in this show, we have such talented people. This Impact Award isn’t just for me, it’s for all of us. Cheers, I appreciate it.”

It's seems Turner also made quite the impact on Twitter following his win.

Someone just turned the heating up in @TheO2! @AidanTurner wins the Impact Award 😍 #NTAs2016 pic.twitter.com/HoUbVTT3mf
— ITV (@ITV) January 20, 2016

Congrats on your award @AidanTurner you certainly made an "impact" on me!👍🏻 #NTAs pic.twitter.com/nApBVUieEp
— Jo King (@joyoking) January 20, 2016

Aidan Turner! He certainly made an impact on me! 😍😍😍 #AidanTurner #beautifulman #lovehim #Poldark
— Danni Lloyd (@LloydDanni) January 20, 2016

Aidan Turner basically just won the award for getting his kit off in Poldark, he deserves it. #NTAs
— zoᴇ ᴅᴇᴠ (@ZoeDevey) January 20, 2016

I'm sure that 'Impact Award' was just to get Aidan Turner back on the stage ... Not that I'm complaining 😄 #NTAs
— StephB (@StephB100) January 20, 2016

Anyone who disagrees with Aidan Turner winning the Impact Award at the #NTAs: pic.twitter.com/UyrWj4NkN2
— Rachel Hazle (@rachel_hazle) January 20, 2016

The National Television Awards, which were hosted by former X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary, kicked off with a performance of I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor as she took to the stage at the O2 Arena in London.

Gloria Gaynor performs at the 21st National Television Awards

The Irish were out in force at the event with Laura Whitmore, Vogue Williams, Aidan Turner, Angela Scanlon and Graham Norton, all turning heads on the red carpet. Check out TEN's full style gallery here