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The BBC has defended a reporter who conducted an “offensive” interview with Andrew Scott at last weekend’s BAFTAs.
The red carpet interview in question quickly went viral after viewers criticized the BBC’s Colin Patterson for repeatedly asking Scott about Barry Keoghan’s nude scenes in Emerald Fennell’s film. salt burn.
Scott, 47, was scorned for his lauded role in the Andrew Haig-directed drama. all of us strangerswon the British Academy Award for Best Animated Film at a ceremony held at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday (February 18).
After revealing whether he knew fellow Irish actor Cogan, Scott was asked about his reaction when he first saw the “naked dance scene” in the film. Saltburn.
one of salt burnThe most talked-about moment of the movie is when Corgan’s Oliver struts naked through an empty house, soundtracked by Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s classic pop hit Murder on the Dancefloor.
Scott shook his head at this, stammered for a few seconds, and then added: “I won’t spoil it for anyone.”
Andrew Scott at the 2024 BAFTAs
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regardless of sherlock Starr seemed confused by the topic, and Patterson continued: how well do you know him? ”
Hearing this, Patterson asked, “Is it too much?” Scott shook his head again and stopped the conversation.
Some critics online suggested that the interrogation led them to infer that the actor knew more intimate details about Corgan because of his sexuality. Scott has openly come out as gay in interviews. independent person In 2013.
In a statement posted on its website on Friday, February 23, the BBC said: “Our reporter started asking Andrew Scott about the movies he was in. all of us strangers – Nominated for six British Academy Awards.
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“He then moved on to a question about the popularity of Irish actors, leading actor Barry Keoghan. salt burnwas mentioned. salt burn is a culturally influential film, with the Barry Keoghan scene at the end receiving a lot of attention, especially the actor himself.
“Our questions to Andrew Scott were intended to be a lighthearted reflection of the discussion on the ground and were not intended to offend. salt burn Writer/director Emerald Fennell and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, whose song “Murder on the Dance Floor” was featured in the film, were also asked about the scene. However, I accept that the specific question for Mr. Andrew Scott was misjudged. After speaking with Andrew on the carpet, the reporter admitted on air that his questions may have gone too far and said he was sorry if that was the case. ”
A representative for Mr. Scott did not respond. independent personThis is a comment request from .