BABY Reindeer star Richard Gadd was overcome with emotion last night as he scooped three gongs at the Emmys. The Scots comedian, from Wormit, Fife, appeared on the verge of tears as he accepted the telly awards in front of a sea of celebrities at the glitzy bash in Los Angeles. 4 He couldn't believe how many awards his series won.

Credit: AFP 4 He appeared emotional accepting the awards on stage. Credit: Getty 4 Co-star Jessica Gunning also enjoyed success on the night. Credit: Getty 4 Gadd poses in the back of a taxi with his prizes after huge win.

Credit: mrrichardgadd/Instagram He defeated Mad Men favourite Jon Hamm to be named outstanding lead actor in a limited series and later received the nods for outstanding writer and series. The rising star, 35, seemed stunned by the success of his show on the night - with the programme based on his own stalking ordeal. He said: “I’d like to thank my mum and dad.

They’ve been there for me, a constant source of love and support. “The thing I’m most grateful for is they’ve never, ever told me what I needed to do with my life, and they never, ever told me who I needed to be. READ MORE IN SHOWBIZ Brit Blitz Brit stars win big at the Emmys with Baby Reindeer, The Crown and Slow Horses sweary win Watch as John Oliver hits out at the Emmys in sweary rant after he's cut off “And I think that’s the greatest gift a parent can give a child.

” “They always said: ‘Follow your heart, and the rest will fall into place.’ I th.