Seth Rogen Faces Backlash for Celia Imrie Joke

Seth Rogen has come under fire for 'picking on' Celia Imrie as he suggested he didn't know who she was during his TV BAFTAs speech on Sunday night. 

The actor, 44, was up on stage to collect an award in the International category for his series The Studio - but couldn't resist a cheeky dig at actress Celia, 73.

Celia had been the focus of a few jokes earlier in the night after she famously broke wind during a scene on Celebrity Traitors, which aired last year. 

As he got up on stage a baffled Seth pointed to Celia and said: 'I assume this woman in the green dress is a very accomplished and talented woman, but all I know is that she farted on a show...'.

In another cheeky dig he added: 'What else have you done?'

Viewers were quick to react to the moment on X, saying it was bizarre he didn't know who acclaimed actress Celia was.

They penned: 'Seth Rogan doesn't know who Celia Imrie is??? Seriously?? #baftas.',

'@Sethrogen how on earth do you not know who @celiaimrie is? #mortifyingspeech.',

'Seth rogen not knowing of celia imrie, dpmo.',

'I think Seth Rogen needs to show some manners - & time the time to review Celia Imrie's incredible CV #BAFTA.',

'@Sethrogen I love you but when you just called the acting legend that is Celia Imrie 'that woman' and enquired about her other work my soul died a little.',

'He just made himself look like a bit of an a**e in front of a British audience for not knowing the incredible work of Celia Imrie!!!!.',

'Seth Rogan picking on Celia Imrie as is he's all that #BAFTAs.',

'Imagine not knowing who Celia Imrie is #bafta.',

Later in his speech  gave a sweet mention to his late co-star Catherine O'Hara as he collected the award for The Studio.

He said on stage: 'I'd be remiss not to mention one of the key parts of the show, Catherine O'Hara.

'She meant so much to all of us. I assume her work has been so important to you all over here as it was to us. So this is for Catherine.' 

Beloved Home Alone actress Catherine passed away in January at age 71 and played Patty Leigh in The Studio.

At the Actor Awards in March, Catherine posthumously won the Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her work on the show.

Seth accepted the award on her behalf and said: 'I've been given the sad honor of accepting this award on O'Hara's behalf.