David Tennant has proved to be a hit with viewers following his debut as BAFTA Film Awards host at The Royal Festival Hall on Sunday evening.
The Doctor Who actor, 52, who took over the reigns from last year’s host Richard E Grant, has been widely praised for his presenting skills on social media.
David brought some serious style to the occasion, sporting a total of three dramatic looks throughout the evening, including an embellished kilt and jacket combo.
David kicked off the night with an unusual co-host – Michael Sheen’s pet dog with the suitably starry name of Bark Ruffalo.
The Scottish actor began off the awards with a Staged-style sketch, which aired during the Covid pandemic, about dog-sitting Michael’s pet.
David Tennant has proved to be a hit with viewers following his debut as BAFTA Film Awards host at The Royal Festival Hall on Sunday evening
David kicked off the night with an unusual co-host – Michael Sheen ‘s pet dog with the suitably starry name of Bark Ruffalo
Viewers were treated to a Zoom-like call with David’s co-star Michael, which showed the star sat in his kitchen with a grey kilt hanging up in the background.
David starts the call with Michael immediately saying: ‘I don’t have time for pleasantries David, some of us are big in America.’
The Welsh actor attempts to confirm if he can drop off his new pet, Bark Ruffalo, paying homage to Poor Things and Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo, on Sunday morning, to which David replies he cannot.
‘I don’t want any of your excuses, David, you promised,’ Michael says, adding: ‘And I can’t leave him with the neighbour because he peed in their kitchen.’
David’s wife, Georgia, then walks into frame, where she says sarcastically: ‘Whereas we are desperate for him to pee in our kitchen?’
Michael ends the call asking David t to sort out the issue, before the Scottish actor proceeds to frantically message fellow celebrities to find a dog-sitter.
American actor Stanley Tucci joins the Zoom call and initially agrees to the favour, but quickly ridicules David for believing he is being serious.
‘And the BAFTA for catching on very quickly goes to,’ Stanley jokes while pointing at David.
David brought some serious style to the occasion, sporting a total of three dramatic looks throughout the evening, including an embellished kilt and jacket combo
The Doctor Who actor, 52, who took over the reigns from last year’s host Richard E Grant , has been widely praised for his presenting skills on social media
The Scottish actor began off the awards with a Staged-style sketch, which aired during the Covid pandemic, about dog-sitting Michael’s pet
David then calls Yesterday actor Himesh Patel who pretends his video is frozen until someone walks past in the background.
When David points this out, Himesh lets out a sigh, and says: ‘Look, I know you’re just calling because you want something,’ before pretending his screen has frozen again.
The next person David calls is Loki star Tom Hiddleston who asks the actor for his new pitch.
‘The pitch is dog sitting for Michael Sheen,’ David says.
Tom appears impressed and replied: ‘Wow. OK, yeah, interesting. So we’re going for, life? Funny?’
Tom talks enthusiastically about potentially creating a film about Michael’s dog-sitting situation, while David looks on confused.
‘Did your agent tell you I wanted to talk to you about a film?’ David asks.
‘Obviously. Unless you’re actually calling me to dog sit for Michael Sheen,’ Tom replies.
The sketch kicked off the show as David struggled to find a dog sitter for Bark Ruffalo
He was forced to bring the pet pooch with him after failing to find a sitter
A stressed looking David could be seen holding the dog as he arrived
The ceremony then began with David entering the auditorium through the audience
He was holding Bark Ruffalo and other pet-related items including a blanket and a lead
The call ends before the screen switches to show Dame Judi Dench who tells David: ‘I thought you were going to be that beautiful Michael Sheen.’
Asked if she could look after Bark Ruffalo, Dame Judi says: ‘He pees everywhere, and anyway, I should be watching the BAFTAs with a big glass of Champagne.’
Dame Judi points out the kilt in the background, to which David replies: ‘Wait and see’.
The ceremony then began with David entering the auditorium through the audience, wearing the kilt and holding Bark Ruffalo and other pet-related items including a blanket and a lead.
Laughter was heard throughout the venue when David notices Michael sitting in the front row, and they argue about who should keep hold of the pet before Michael relents and lets his co-star begin his hosting monologue dog-free.
Fans revealed they loved the comedy sketch between David, Michael and Bark Ruffalo, taking to Twitter to share their appreciation online.
Fans revealed they loved the comedy sketch between David, Michael and Bark Ruffalo, taking to Twitter to share their appreciation online
They said: ‘No way has David Tennant come to the BAFTAs with his dog David and Michael Sheen already stole the show with this adorable dog.’
‘David Tennant steals the show at BAFTAs with his dog David and Michael Sheen lmao.’
David holding Michael’s dog!? Can’t have David Tennant host the BAFTAs without some kind of silly shenanigans with Michael.’
Other viewers more broadly praised his hosting debut and demanded that David be picked to ‘host every awards ceremony’ in the future.
They said: ‘Are we all in agreement that David Tennant killed the hosting gig for the BAFTAs?’
‘Yeah, can David Tennant host the EE BAFTAs every year?’
‘Can David Tennant host everything? Preferably in a kilt. With Michael Sheen? Thanks.’
‘It was better than all the awards ceremonies this year because the host, David Tennant, was great. David can present all the award ceremonies. None of us will say no to this.’
‘David Tennant interacting with fellow actors in a way that is ACTUALLY funny, like let this man host everything pls.’
Other viewers more broadly praised his hosting debut and demanded that David be picked to ‘host every awards ceremony’ in the future
BAFTA 2024 WINNERS IN FULL
Best Film
Anatomy Of A Fall
The Holdovers
Killers Of The Flower Moon
Oppenheimer – WINNER
Poor Things
Best Director
Oppenheimer’s is set to sweep the board. One of its many nominations is Christopher Nolan as Best Director
Andrew Haigh, All of Us Stranger
Justine Triet, Anatomy of a Fall
Alexander Payne, The Holdovers
Bradley Cooper, Maestro
Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer – WINNER
Jonathan Glazer, The Zone of Interest
Supporting Actor
Robert De Niro, Killers Of The Flower Moon
Robert Downey Jr, Oppenheimer – WINNER
Jacob Elordi, Saltburn
Ryan Gosling, Barbie
Paul Mescal, All Of Us Strangers
Dominic Sessa, The Holdovers
Supporting Actress
Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer
Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple
Claire Foy, All Of Us Strangers
Sandra Hüller, The Zone Of Interest
Rosamund Pike, Saltburn
Da’vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers – WINNER
Original Screenplay
Anatomy Of A Fall has received plenty of nominations including for Original Screenplay
Anatomy of a Fall – WINNER
Barbie
The Holdovers
Maestro
Past Lives
Adapted Screenplay
All Of Us Strangers
American Fiction – WINNER
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
The Zone Of Interest
Animated Film
Chicken Run’s sequel Dawn Of The Nugget is up for Animated Film
The Boy And The Heron – WINNER
Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget
Elemental
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
British Short Film
Festival Of Slaps
Gorka
Jellyfish And Lobster – WINNER
Such A Lovely Day
Yellow
Cinematography
Killers Of The Flower Moon
Maestro
Oppenheimer – WINNER
Poor Things
The Sone Of Interest
Documentary
20 Days In Mariupol – WINNER
American Symphony
Beyond Utopia
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Wham!
Make Up & Hair
Killers Of The Flower Moon earned plenty of nominations. Pictured: Lily Gladstone and Leonardo di Caprio
Killers Of The Flower Moon
Maestro
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things – WINNER
Product Design
Barbie
Killers Of The Flower Moon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things – WINNER
The Zone Of Interest
Special Visual Effects
Poor Things, featuring Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo (both pictured), is up for Special Visual Effects
The Creator
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Napoleon
Poor Things – WINNER
Leading Actor
Barry Keoghan is up for Leading Actor for his performance in Saltburn
Bradley Cooper, Maestro
Colman Domingo, Rustin
Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers
Barry Keoghan, Saltburn
Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer – WINNER
Teo Yoo, Past Lives
Leading Actress
Margot Robbie got nominated for Leading Actress
Fantasia Barrino, The Color Purple
Sandra Hüller, Anatomy Of A Fall
Carey Mulligan, Maestro
Vivian Oparah, Rye Lane
Margot Robbie, Barbie
Emma Stone, Poor Things – WINNER
Outstanding British Film
All Of Us Strangers
How To Have Sex
Napoleon
The Old Oak
Poor Things
Rye Lane
Saltburn
Scrapper
Wonka
The Zone Of Interest – WINNER
Film Not in the English Language
20 Days In Mariupol
Anatomy of a Fall
Past Lives
Society of the Snow
The Zone of Interest – WINNER
Outstanding Debut
How To Have Sex got a nod for Outstanding Debut
Blue Bag Life
Bobi Wine: The People’s President
Earth Mama – WINNER
How To Have Sex
Is There Anybody Out There?
Outstanding Debut By A British Writer, Director Or Producer
Lisa Selby, Rebecca Lloyd-Evans, Alex Fry
Christopher Sharp
Savanah Leaf, Shirley O’connor, Medb Riordan – WINNER
Molly Manning Walker
Ella Glendining
British Short Animation
Crab Day – WINNER
Visible Mending
Wild Summon
Casting
The Holdovers had a good showing, including being up for Casting
All Of Us Strangers
Anatomy Of A Fall
The Holdovers – WINNER
How To Have Sex
Killers Of The Flower Moon
Costume Design
Barbie
Killers Of The Flower Moon
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things – WINNER
Editing
Anatomy Of A Fall
Killers Of The Flower Moon
Oppenheimer – WINNER
Poor Things
The Zone Of Interest
Original Score
Killers Of The Flower Moon
Oppenheimer – WINNER
Poor Things
Saltburn
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
Sound
The Zone Of Interest is up for Sound alongside Oppenheimer, Maestro and others
Ferrari
Maestro
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Oppenheimer
The Zone Of Interest – WINNER
EE Rising Star
Phoebe Dynevor
Ayo Edebiri
Jacob Elordi
Mia McKenna-Bruce – WINNER
Sophie Wilde
