The BBC cut some of David Tennant’s opening jokes about Donald Trump from its BAFTA coverage.
The BBC show, which started two hours after the awards began at 7 p.m. GMT (11 a.m. PT) and is edited to a two-hour length, did not feature some of the material Tennant had used in the live show about the POTUS.
In the live show, the host said it was unlikely that Trump had seen The Apprentice movie because “it’s a 15 [the film’s UK rating] and it’s not on Nickelodeon.” He continued: “Donald Trump. I’m worried. I’ve said his name three times. It’s like Beetlejuice – I have summoned him.”
Both these jokes were cut from the BBC show. The BBC BAFTAs did feature some jokes about Trump. When introducing The Brutalist, Tennant said: “It’s the boldest film about architecture this year apart from Donald Trump’s hair in The Apprentice.” He then moved on to the next joke by adding: “Talking of villains,” which received loud applause from the crowd at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
Tennant’s opening remarks began with him entering the stage to a rendition of The Proclaimers song I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles). Tennant sang that he had “walked 500 miles just to host one BAFTAs more” after presiding over last year’s event. He also made jokes about sequels, The Substance and A Complete Unknown, amongst others.
The BAFTA live show is still going. You can check out our liveblog over here. Winners include Brady Corbet for The Brutalist, Conclave for Outstanding British Film, and Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldana in the supporting acting categories.
