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The BAFTAs 2024: David Tennant is praised for his debut internet hosting gig

David Tennant has proved to be a success with viewers following his debut as BAFTA Film Awards host at The Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night.

The Doctor Who actor, 52, who took over the reigns from final yr’s host Richard E Grant, has been extensively praised for his presenting expertise on social media.

David introduced some critical fashion to the event, sporting a complete of three dramatic appears all through the night, together with an embellished kilt and jacket combo.

David kicked off the evening with an uncommon co-host – Michael Sheen‘s pet canine with the suitably starry identify of Bark Ruffalo.

The Scottish actor started off the awards with a Staged-style sketch, which aired through 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 Tennant has proved to be a success with viewers following his debut as BAFTA Film Awards host at The Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night

David kicked off the night with an unusual co-host - Michael Sheen 's pet dog with the suitably starry name of Bark Ruffalo

David kicked off the evening with an uncommon co-host – Michael Sheen ‘s pet canine with the suitably starry identify of Bark Ruffalo

THE BAFTA WINNERS AT A GLANCE

Best Film – Oppenheimer

 Best Director – Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer

Supporting Actor – Robert Downey Jr, Oppenheimer

Leading Actor – Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer

Leading Actress – Emma Stone, Poor Things

Supporting Actress – Da’vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers

 

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Viewers have been handled to a Zoom-like name with David’s co-star Michael, which confirmed the star sat in his kitchen with a gray kilt hanging up within the background.

David begins the decision with Michael instantly saying: ‘I haven’t got time for pleasantries David, a few of us are large in America.’

The Welsh actor makes an attempt to verify 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 can’t.

‘I do not need any of your excuses, David, you promised,’ Michael says, including: ‘And I can not go away him with the neighbour as a result of he peed of their kitchen.’

David’s spouse, Georgia, then walks into body, the place she says sarcastically: ‘Whereas we’re determined for him to pee in our kitchen?’

Michael ends the decision asking David t to type out the problem, earlier than the Scottish actor proceeds to frantically message fellow celebrities to discover a dog-sitter.

American actor Stanley Tucci joins the Zoom name and initially agrees to the favour, however shortly ridicules David for believing he’s being critical.

‘And the BAFTA for catching on in a short time goes to,’ Stanley jokes whereas 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

David introduced some critical fashion to the event, sporting a complete of three dramatic appears all through the night, together with 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 Doctor Who actor, 52, who took over the reigns from final yr’s host Richard E Grant , has been extensively praised for his presenting expertise 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

The Scottish actor started off the awards with a Staged-style sketch, which aired through the Covid pandemic, about dog-sitting Michael’s pet

David then calls Yesterday actor Himesh Patel who pretends his video is frozen till somebody walks previous within the background.

When David factors this out, Himesh lets out a sigh, and says: ‘Look, I do know you are simply calling since you need one thing,’ earlier than pretending his display has frozen once more.

The subsequent particular person David calls is Loki star Tom Hiddleston who asks the actor for his new pitch.

‘The pitch is canine sitting for Michael Sheen,’ David says.

Tom seems impressed and replied: ‘Wow. OK, yeah, attention-grabbing. So we’re going for, life? Funny?’

Tom talks enthusiastically about doubtlessly creating a movie about Michael’s dog-sitting state of affairs, whereas David appears on confused.

‘Did your agent let you know I needed to speak to you a couple of movie?’ David asks.

‘Obviously. Unless you are truly calling me to canine sit for Michael Sheen,’ Tom replies.

The sketch kicked off the show as David struggled to find a dog sitter for Bark Ruffalo

The sketch kicked off the present as David struggled to discover a canine sitter for Bark Ruffalo

He was forced to bring the pet pooch with him after failing to find a sitter

He was pressured to carry the pet pooch with him after failing to discover a sitter

A stressed looking David could be seen holding the dog as he arrived

A harassed wanting David could possibly be seen holding the canine as he arrived

The ceremony then began with David entering the auditorium through the audience

The ceremony then started with David getting into the auditorium by the viewers

He was holding Bark Ruffalo and other pet-related items including a blanket and a lead

He was holding Bark Ruffalo and different pet-related gadgets together with a blanket and a lead

The name ends earlier than the display switches to point out Dame Judi Dench who tells David: ‘I assumed you have been going to be that stunning Michael Sheen.’

Asked if she may take care of Bark Ruffalo, Dame Judi says: ‘He pees all over the place, and anyway, I ought to be watching the BAFTAs with an enormous glass of Champagne.’

Dame Judi factors out the kilt within the background, to which David replies: ‘Wait and see’.

The ceremony then started with David getting into the auditorium by the viewers, sporting the kilt and holding Bark Ruffalo and different pet-related gadgets together with a blanket and a lead.

Laughter was heard all through the venue when David notices Michael sitting within the entrance row, and so they argue about who ought to hold maintain of the pet earlier than Michael relents and lets his co-star start his internet hosting monologue dog-free.

Fans revealed they cherished the comedy sketch between David, Michael and Bark Ruffalo, taking to Twitter to share their appreciation on-line.

Fans revealed they loved the comedy sketch between David, Michael and Bark Ruffalo, taking to Twitter to share their appreciation online

Fans revealed they cherished the comedy sketch between David, Michael and Bark Ruffalo, taking to Twitter to share their appreciation on-line

They mentioned: ‘No means has David Tennant come to the BAFTAs along with his canine David and Michael Sheen already stole the present with this lovely canine.’

‘David Tennant steals the present at BAFTAs along with his canine David and Michael Sheen lmao.’

David holding Michael’s canine!? Can’t have David Tennant host the BAFTAs with out some type of foolish shenanigans with Michael.’

Other viewers extra broadly praised his internet hosting debut and demanded that David be picked to ‘host each awards ceremony’ sooner or later.

They mentioned: ‘Are all of us in settlement that David Tennant killed the internet hosting gig for the BAFTAs?’

‘Yeah, can David Tennant host the EE BAFTAs yearly?’

‘Can David Tennant host all the pieces? Preferably in a kilt. With Michael Sheen? Thanks.’

‘It was higher than all of the awards ceremonies this yr as a result of the host, David Tennant, was nice. David can current all of the award ceremonies. None of us will say no to this.’

‘David Tennant interacting with fellow actors in a means that’s ACTUALLY humorous, like let this man host all the pieces pls.’

Other viewers more broadly praised his hosting debut and demanded that David be picked to 'host every awards ceremony' in the future

Other viewers extra broadly praised his internet hosting debut and demanded that David be picked to ‘host each awards ceremony’ sooner or later

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

Oppenheimer’s is about to brush 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 has obtained loads of nominations together with 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

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 earned loads 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

Poor Things, that includes Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo (each 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

Barry Keoghan is up for Leading Actor for his efficiency 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

Margot Robbie acquired 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 within 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

How To Have Sex acquired 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

The Holdovers had a great exhibiting, together with 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

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