Andrew Scott interviewed by BBC News at this year’s BAFTAs
unpleasant clip andrew scott being interviewed about barry cogan‘s salt burn nude scene Baftas The red carpet has been met with criticism on social media.
sunday night, free bag The star was a guest at this year’s BAFTAs, where his latest film All of Us Strangers was nominated for six awards, including the British Film Award and Best Co-star Performance. paul mescal.
Andrew spoke briefly on his way to the event. BBCthings took an awkward turn after the Saltburn star was asked about his friendship with fellow Irish performer Barry Keoghan.
Barry Keoghan of Saltburn
“I know Barry, yes!” Andrew replied when asked about the Saltburn star, prompting a BBC reporter to quickly explain his reaction when he first saw the naked dance scene at the end of “Saltburn.” ” he asked.
The BBC’s red carpet reporter tried to deflect the question, then added: how well do you know him? ”
At that point, Andrew tried to laugh off the question and then started talking to another journalist on the red carpet.
But after a clip of the exchange started circulating on X (formerly Twitter), racking up nearly 100,000 views in just a few hours, many users took issue with the BBC’s questionable question policy.
What is the actual F? What a stupid question.Andrew has his own movies nominated, so ask him about it!! Horrible
— Rachel Smith (@Rachesmith) February 18, 2024
Incredibly rude and embarrassing.
— Margaret and (sometimes) Gary Whipp (@WhippGary) February 18, 2024
This is frankly disgusting. Andrew Scott is there to support his multiple nominated work, and this is what you ask? The man then continued, even though he clearly looked uncomfortable. It’s really scary. #BAFTApic.twitter.com/42VEoBXRQi
— Alex Gilston 🔜 GFF 2024 (@PresenterAlex) February 18, 2024
HuffPost UK has contacted the BBC for comment.
At the awards ceremony, Andrew and his fellow All of Us Strangers actor Paul Mescal presented the award for Best Animated Feature to Studio Ghibli’s latest film, The Boy and the Heron.
Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott on stage at the 2024 BAFTAs
Check out all of this year’s BAFTA winners here.