An uncomfortable clip of Andrew Scott being interviewed about Barry Keoghan’s Saltburn nude scene on the Baftas red carpet has been met with criticism on social media.
On Sunday night, the Fleabag star was a guest at this year’s Baftas, where his latest movie All Of Us Strangers was nominated for six awards, including Outstanding British Film and an acting nod for co-star Paul Mescal.
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As he made his way into the event, Andrew spoke briefly to the BBC, where things took an awkward turn after he was asked about his friendship with Saltburn star and fellow Irish performer Barry Keoghan.
Barry Keoghan in Saltburn
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“I know Barry, yeah!” Andrew said when asked about the Saltburn star, prompting the BBC’s reporter to immediately ask for his “reaction when you first saw the naked dance scene at the end of Saltburn”.
After attempting to brush off the question, the BBC’s red carpet reporter then continued: “There is a lot of talk about prosthetics. How well do you know him?”
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At that point, Andrew tried to laugh off the question before walking on to speak to another journalist on the red carpet.
However, when a clip of the exchange began doing the rounds on X (formerly Twitter), racking up almost 100,000 views in just a few hours, many users took issue with the BBC’s dubious line of questioning:
What the actual F? What ridiculous questioning. Andrew has his own film nominated, ask him about that!! Disgusting
— Margaret and ( very occasionally) Gary Whipp (@WhippGary) February 18, 2024
This is frankly disgusting. Andrew Scott is there to support his multiple nominated film and THIS is what you ask? Then when he looks visibly uncomfortable the guy carried on. Truly horrid. #BAFTAspic.twitter.com/42VEoBXRQi
During the ceremony, Andrew and his fellow All Of Us Strangers actor Paul Mescal presented the award for Best Animated Feature to the latest offering from Studio Ghibli, The Boy And The Heron.
Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott on stage at the 2024 Baftas
Just when you thought awards season had come to a close, along come the Bafta TV Awards, AKA the biggest night in the British TV industry’s calendar.
The biggest stars from the world of TV were out in force at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, including this year’s host Richard Ayoade who walked the red carpet alongside the likes of Olivia Colman, Jodie Comer, Ncuti Gatwa, Tess Daly, Graham Norton, Ant and Dec, Suranne Jones, Allison Hammond, Tom Daley, Nicola Coughlan, Judi Love and the cast of It’s A Sin.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 08: Olly Alexander attends the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 08, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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Ncuti Gatwa
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 08: Ncuti Gatwa attends the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2022 at The Royal Festival Hall on May 8, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
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Allison Hammond
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 08: Alison Hammond attends the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 08, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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Katie Piper
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Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright
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Tom Daley
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Rochelle and Marvin Humes
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 08: Olly Alexander attends the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 08, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Stars from the small screen turned out in all their finery for the annual Bafta TV Awards on Sunday.
Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You, Sir Steve McQueen’s Small Axe anthology series and royal drama The Crown lead the nominations at this year’s event.
See the stars arriving on the red carpet…
Michaela Coel
Tim P. Whitby via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Michaela Coel attends the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
Oti Mabuse
Karwai Tang via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Oti Mabuse arrives for the Virgin Media Bafta TV Awards at Television Centre on June 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Billie Piper
David M. Benett via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Billie Piper arrives at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Bimini Bom Boulash, Lawrence Chaney and A’Whore
David M. Benett via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: (L to R) Bimini Bon Boulash, Lawrence Chaney and A’Whora arrive at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Golda Rosheuvel
Dave J Hogan via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Golda Rosheuvel attends the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Helena. Bonham Carter
David M. Benett via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Helena Bonham Carter arrives at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Siena Kelly
David M. Benett via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Siena Kelly arrives at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Nicola Coughlan
David M. Benett via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Nicola Coughlan arrives at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Paul Mescal
Ian West – PA Images via Getty ImagesPaul Mescal arrives for the Virgin Media BAFTA TV awards at the TV Centre, Wood Lane, London. Picture date: Sunday June 6, 2021. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images)
Bimini Bom Boulash
Dave J Hogan via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Bimini Bon Boulash attends the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Billie Piper
Jodie Comer
Dave J Hogan via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Jodie Comer attends the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Vick Hope
David M. Benett via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Vick Hope arrives at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Sanjeev Bhaskar
David M. Benett via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Sanjeev Bhaskar arrives at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Ellie and Izzie Warner
Tim P. Whitby via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Ellie Warner and Izzie Warner attend the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
Gbemisola Ikumelo
David M. Benett via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Gbemisola Ikumelo arrives at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Stacey Dooley
David M. Benett via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Stacey Dooley arrives at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Tom Allen
Tim P. Whitby via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: BAFTA interview host, Tom Allen attends the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
Sophie Okonedo
Tim P. Whitby via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Sophie Okonedo attends the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
Claudia Winkleman
Karwai Tang via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Claudia Winkleman arrives for the Virgin Media Bafta TV Awards at Television Centre on June 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Jessica Plummer
Ian West – PA Images via Getty ImagesJessica Plummer arrives for the Virgin Media BAFTA TV awards at the TV Centre, Wood Lane, London. Picture date: Sunday June 6, 2021. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images)
Guz Khan and Arslan Ashraf Moghal
Ian West – PA Images via Getty ImagesGuz Khan (left) and Arslan Ashraf Moghal arrive for the Virgin Media BAFTA TV awards at the TV Centre, Wood Lane, London. Picture date: Sunday June 6, 2021. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images)
Cush Jumbo
Ian West – PA Images via Getty ImagesCush Jumbo arrives for the Virgin Media BAFTA TV awards at the TV Centre, Wood Lane, London. Picture date: Sunday June 6, 2021. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images)
Ashley Banjo
David M. Benett via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Ashley Banjo arrives at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Daisy May Cooper
Dave J Hogan via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Daisy May Cooper attends the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Bradley Walsh and Donna Derby
David M. Benett via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Bradley Walsh and Donna Derby arrive at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Letitia Wright
Dave J Hogan via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Letitia Wright attends the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan
Dave J Hogan via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan attend the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Daisy Haggard
David M. Benett via Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 06: Daisy Haggard arrives at the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2021 at Television Centre on June 6, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
We were left “clapping for the UK Hun” Bimini Bon Boulash after the latest episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, and it seems we were not the only ones bowled over by her Katie Price impression on Snatch Game.
In fact, so good was her send up of Pricey that Bafta has officially endorsed it.
The latest episode of the hit BBC Three reality show saw the remaining queens tasked with impersonating a host of celebrities in the iconic Snatch Game challenge.
After the show debuted on Thursday night, the meme account Love Of Huns posted a clip of Bimini’s performance on Instagram, along with the caption: “Bimini’s Katie Price is truly BAFTA worthy.”
It soon caught the attention of the official Bafta account, who very much agreed, commenting with a trophy emoji.
With the TV Baftas scheduled to happen later in the year, we’re on tenterhooks to find out if Bimini bags a nomination.
Drag Race fans are still waiting to hear what the woman herself thought of the performance, as Katie is yet to comment.
However, after the show aired, Bimini was sure to reiterate that her impression was done with a lot of love.
She tweeted: “I also ADORE AND LOVE @KatiePrice and I always have. She’s an absolute icon and I hope I did her proud.”
I also ADORE AND LOVE @KatiePrice and I always have. She’s an absolute icon and I hope I did her proud 💓
The internet was lapping up Bimini’s Snatch Game, and she was trending on Twitter thanks to all the praise she was receiving.
Ok this week’s Drag Race UK ep: – BIMINI!!! The eyes are the nipples of the face floored me and her runway look was stunning. ‘If you don’t get it straight away… read a book’ haha. She just seems so comfortable in herself without ever being arrogant and it’s such a joy to watch
Bimini’s Snatch Game performance is exactly how it should be done. Relaxed, excellent character choice and entirely in character the whole time, prepared to volley with whatever you’re thrown. It was perfection #DragRaceUK
And while Ellie Diamond didn’t receive a top placing from the judges after taking off Matt Lucas’ Little Britain character Vicky Pollard, the comedian was apparently very impressed.
He tweeted: “Thank you @elliediamond101 for smashing Vicky Pollard! I’m flattered, humbled and still laughing xxx.”
Thank you @elliediamond101 for smashing Vicky Pollard! I’m flattered, humbled and still laughing xxx
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