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Body Language Experts Weigh In on Prince William and Princess Kate’s Visible ‘Anxiety and Tension’ at the BAFTAS

Marie Claire

Robert Aramayo: From Hull to Hollywood

The 33-year-old picked up two acting awards at the Baftas, beating Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothee Chalamet and Ethan Hawke.

Evening Standard

Why the Baftas omitted two big stars from their in memoriam tributes

Viewers expressed disappointment over the omission of James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane from the in memoriam segment at this year's Bafta Film Awards. Both actors, who passed away recently, were not included in the tribute, which featured a performance by Jessie Ware. A Bafta spokesperson clarified that the…

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Baftas 2026: Best moments at ceremony, from Timothee Chalamet’s very British snack to running Paul Mescal joke

There were plenty of standout moments in the film awards, which took place in London, on Sunday night

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

With N-word incident, Bafta have shot themselves in the foot

In not editing out Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson’s shouted tics, Bafta have allowed their successful diversity drive to be overshadowed

The Guardian - UK

Backlash mounts to Bafta N-word controversy as Jamie Foxx and Wendell Pierce criticise outburst

Foxx calls Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson’s shouts at the film awards ceremony ‘unacceptable’, while Sinners’ production designer criticises Bafta’s ‘throwaway’ apology

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Who is Robert Aramayo? Actor scoops two BAFTAs beating Hollywood giants Leonardo Di Caprio and Timothée Chalamet

The Brit-born actor, who now lives in New York, has quietly built an international screen career and keeps his downtime low key, enjoying 1970s films with friends and games of Catan

Evening Standard

Robert Aramayo calls for 'grace' towards Tourette's after racial slur outburst shocks Baftas

Tourette syndrome campaigner Jim Davidson, who was attending as a guest, shouted a racial slur while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award on stage

Evening Standard

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams kiss at BAFTAs as they go red carpet official

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams take their relationship a step further by taking to the red carpet at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards

Evening Standard

How To Watch BAFTAs 2026 Online And Stream The 79th Annual Awards For Free From Anywhere

One Battle After Another leads nominations with Hamnet and Sinners earning multiple nods. Find out how to watch the 79th BAFTA Film Awards online and for free from anywhere.

Cinemablend

BBC apologises for ‘any offence caused’ by involuntary Tourette’s slur during Baftas

‘This arose from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette syndrome, and was not intentional,’ said the broadcaster in a statement

The Independent UK

Kate Middleton And Prince William’s Anxiety And Tension On Red Carpet Spotted By BAFTA Viewers

“Kate is trying too hard to look unbothered,” a netizen said online after Princess Kate and Prince William showed up at the 2026 BAFTAs.

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BBC apologises after racial slur is shouted out during BAFTAs ceremony

The BBC has issued a statement after John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome, shouted out the N-word during the 2026 BAFTAs ceremony.

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The Independent UK

BBC apologises after racial slur is broadcast during Bafta awards ceremony

The comments were said to have been made by a member of the audience with Tourette syndrome.

International Business Times UK

Who Is John Davidson? Campaigner With Tourette's Shouted the 'N-word' at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo at the BAFTAs

Scottish campaigner John Davidson's involuntary outburst during the 2026 BAFTA Awards has sparked a global conversation about Tourette's syndrome.

The Independent UK

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams make their red carpet couple’s debut at 2026 Baftas

Irish actor Paul Mescal and American singer Gracie Abrams made their red carpet debut as a couple on Sunday at the 2026 Baftas in London. Abrams, 26, wore a black gown adorned with floral designs, with her hair styled slicked-back. Mescal, 29, who is nominated for his role as William…

Euronews

BAFTA 2026: 'One Battle After Another' takes six awards, 'Sinners' and 'Frankenstein' win three each

The big BAFTA favourite 'One Battle After Another' took six prizes including Best Picture and Best Director while the period vampire epic 'Sinners' and gothic horror 'Frankenstein' both won three awards.

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The Independent UK

Alan Cumming addresses swearing as Bafta viewers hear tourettes syndrome tic from crowd

English actor Robert Aramayo, 33, was the surprise winner of the Best Actor award at the 2026 Baftas, beating major Hollywood stars like Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet. He won the award for his role in I Swear, a biographical drama about the Scottish Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson, 54,…

The Independent UK

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NSW Environment Protection Authority on Monday said it had issued a pollution reduction program to Sydney Water

The Guardian - UK

Swearing, Marty Supreme … and Prince William: Bafta’s 12 biggest snubs and surprises

This year’s Baftas were a chaotic mix of wild praise and inadvertent insults as the best actor prize was won by an unknown – and one of the nominees seemingly slurred from a man in the stalls

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Why Was There Shouting At The 2026 BAFTAs? 8 Moments You May Have Missed From The Show

Here are 8 moments you missed, from Alan Cumming’s apology and royal drama to Timothée’s texts and Paul Mescal’s tears.

Evening Standard

From Scampi Fries to Shakespeare: Best moments at the Baftas

Here are some of the most funny and memorable moments from the 79th British Academy Film Awards.

The Independent UK

Police searches expected to continue at Royal Lodge after Andrew’s arrest

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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