Fans are furious after James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane were allegedly ‘disrespected’ at the BAFTAs.
The annual British ceremony was hosted by Scottish actor Alan C***ing (sorry we have to bleep his name for our advertisers) at London’s Royal Festival Hall yesterday evening (February 22), where hundreds of stars gathered to celebrate the year in film and TV.
The first BAFTAs was held in 1949 at the Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square, London.
But it has since evolved into an evening of glitz and grandeur, with famous faces such as royals, Prince William and Kate Middleton, and stars including Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Michael B. Jordan, and many others in attendance.
Best and worst dressed
As with any red carpet, social media was quick to weigh in on the evening’s fashion highs and lows, with fans eagerly sharing their verdicts on who impressed – and who missed the mark.
Several celebrities were widely praised for their standout style choices. Aimee Lou Wood and Emma Stone were among those applauded online, both earning acclaim for their polished, confident looks.
Not everyone fared quite as well in the court of public opinion.
Erin Doherty, 33, drew attention for her bold navy gown, complete with a voluminous pleated skirt that certainly made a statement – though some couldn’t help but wonder how practical it would be when it came to taking a seat.
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Meanwhile, Love Island-turned-Traitors USA personality Maura Higgins ensured all eyes were on her in a striking red dress that commanded attention the moment she stepped onto the carpet.
Emma Stone impressed in an understated yet elegant navy gown.
But Teyana Taylor sparked divided reactions online, with one social media user joking that her dramatic ensemble made her look as though she was being ‘consumed by a Venus flytrap.’
2026 winners
It proved to be a landmark evening for One Battle After Another, which secured the coveted Best Film award.
The category was hotly contested, with Hamnet, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value and Sinners all competing for the top prize.
There was further recognition for Hamnet, which was honoured with the Outstanding British Film accolade.
In the acting categories, Jessie Buckley took home Leading Actress for her role in Hamnet, beating fellow nominees including Emma Stone and Kate Hudson.
On the Leading Actor side, Robert Aramayo scooped the award for his performance in I Swear, which looks at the complexities of Tourette syndrome – explored further during the ceremony in real life (more on that to come…)
He triumphed over a strong field that featured Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio among the nominees.
A controversial moment
Actor and Tourette’s activist, John Davidson, who was the inspiration behind the award-winning I Swear, could be heard shouting ‘shut the f**k up’ and ‘f**k you,’ as well as an outburst of the N-word, which has since been circulated online.
The film depicts a young man who suffers from Tourette syndrome – the reality of which was portrayed during the ceremony.
In real life, he was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome at 25, with symptoms including uncontrollable tics and outbursts.
The Traitors host gave an explanation for the offensive language during the ceremony, as well as for those watching at home.
He said: “You may have noticed some strong language in the background.
“This can be part of how Tourette syndrome shows up for some people as the film explores that experience.
“Tourette Syndrome is a disability and the tics you’ve heard tonight are involuntary, which means the person who has Tourette’s Syndrome has no control over their language.”
The moment has now gone viral on social media, with many debating, not knowing the full extent of the condition.
The Tourette Association Of America states: “The words that may be expressed in coprolalia (a symptom of Tourette syndrome) are often distressing to an individual, and not indicative of their personal convictions (such as in the context of racial slurs).
“In many individuals, coprolalia is not able to be controlled.”
James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane ‘disrespected’ at awards
BAFTA viewers were left furious after learning that Eric Dane and James Van Der Beek, who both recently died, were missing from the In Memoriam segment during Sunday’s ceremony.
Jessie Ware sang Barbra Streisand’s ‘The Way We Were’ as she paid tribute to those from the world of film who sadly passed away over the last year, including Diane Keaton, Catherine O’Hara, Rob Reiner, and more.
“Poor oversight by BAFTA,” one said.
As another fan wrote: “Where was James Van Der Beek in that tribute to all the actors???”
A third added: “Hold on just a minute, why was Eric Dane not in that tribute video then?!?!”
Responding to the backlash, a spokesperson for BAFTA said: “We honour those within the sector in which their work was most closely associated.
“Our TV Awards take place later this spring. James and Eric are remembered on our website.”
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