The 2023 BAFTA TV Awards faced a rather awkward moment when hosts Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan made a savage dig at Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
The biggest night in TV history kicked off on Sunday night (May 14) – with the two comedians presenting the show live from Royal Festival Hall on London’s South Bank.
Celebs like Kate Winslet, Daniel Radcliffe and Vicky McClure all up for acting prizes.
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And while opening the show, the two TV stars didn’t hold back when they made a savage dig at fellow showbiz stars Holly and Phil.
“Some incredible programs are nominated tonight,” said Romesh.
“Imelda Staunton is here, that’s exciting isn’t it,” Rob added.
“She’s nominated for her performance in The Crown.
“Apparently Phil and Holly got to watch that a couple of days before everyone else,” he quipped in a savage dig to the pair.
Romesh fired back while laughing: “A little bit of edge for you early doors! How d’ya like that?” while his co-host added that “all the ITV guys” are trying to keep a straight face.
Rob was referring to Holly and Phil “skipping the queue” to see the late Queen lying in state last year – shortly after she passed away.
Following the scandal itself, ITV penned a statement which was subsequently read out by Willoughby live on air.
“Like hundreds of accredited broadcasters and journalists we were given official permission to access the hall,” she began. “It was strictly for the purpose of reporting on the event for millions of people in the UK who have not been able to visit Westminster in person.
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“The rules were that we would be quickly escorted around the edges to a platform at the back. In contrast, those paying respects walked along a carpeted area beside the coffin and were given time to pause. None of the broadcasters and journalists there took anyone’s place in the queue and no one filed past the Queen.
“We of course respected those rules. However, we realise that it may have looked like something else, and therefore totally understand the reaction. Please know that we would never jump a queue.”
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