“You can see them”: David Tennant Sympathises with Every BAFTA Nominee that Could Not Win in the Most Heartwarming Way Possible
David Tennant is prominently known for his performance in the widely watched television series Doctor Who. He played the tenth incarnation of the doctor in the series and even went on to reprise the role as the fourteenth doctor from 2022-2023. David Tennant has also been a significant part of shows like Inside Man, BroadChurch, Staged, and Good Omens.
The Harry Potter star went on to win millions of hearts with his BAFTA monologue and with his honest sympathy with the ones who could not win the trophy.
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David Tennant Sympathises With Every BAFTA Nominee That Could Not Win
After Jo Koy messed up with the Golden Globes this year, David Tennant had a huge responsibility on his shoulders with respect to hosting the BAFTA 2024. The Staged star was all over the internet after he left his viewers dry-mouthed after not making any controversial comment or remark during the BAFTA 2024.
From talking about Barbie to the duration of Christopher Nolan’s biographical saga Oppenheimer, Tennant went on to create a perfect blend of humor and fun during the BAFTA 2024 monologue.
According to a post on X, one of the biggest highlights of the entire monologue was the Scottish actor sympathizing with the BAFTA nominees who could not lift the trophy. The post mentioned-
David Tennant’s BAFTA highlights being feeling sorry for those who didn’t win is very on brand, he is the nicest most selfless person in this industry
The Staged actor effectively charmed his way through the two-hour-long prestigious award ceremony. The 77th BAFTA was organized at the Royal Festival Hall in London on February 18.
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David Tennant’s BAFTA Monologue Was All About Good Humor
Good Omens actor David Tennant hosted the reputed award ceremony for the first time along with Twilight actor Michael Sheen. From talking about Ken’s smooth chest to Emma Stone’s character from Poor Things, Tennant wisely walked on the thin line between mockery and humor.
Actors including Marvel star Tom Hiddleston, Judi Dench, and Stanley Tucci were a part of Tennant’s BAFTA monologue. According to a clip from the BAFTA 2024, the Hamlet actor took a dig at the controversial statement by Jo Koy during the Golden Globes 2024. He said-
“Don’t diss Tay Tay, I think that is the lesson to be learned. I live in a house of Taylor Swift fans, so I know better.”
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While taking a dig at Ryan Gosling’s character from Barbie, David Tennant said-
“I keep thinking about poor-maligned Ken — brought to life by Ryan Gosling, In the course of that film, Ken becomes a progressive, a champion of the marginalized, a voice for the oppressed. And if you squint at the end credits, you’ll even see Ken’s surname is actually Loache.”
After Jo Koy was slammed by the netizens for his over-the-top commentary on Taylor Swift, David Tennant managed to pull off a monologue without hurting anyone’s sentiments or offending any celebrity.
