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TV BAFTAS most shocking moments from Towie upset to scandal that led to awards being pulled

Published on May 11, 2025 at 09:55 AM

THE TV BAFTAS is guaranteed to deliver glamour, glitz and a lot of chaos – from a red carpet medical emergency to unforgettable live moments and segments of the awards being axed.

The ceremony returns today at the Royal Festival Hall, and you never know what to expect on the night.

Towie win

Four women from The Only Way Is Essex at an awards ceremony.
Viewers were upset to see a reality TV show win for the audience category

The cast of Towie were not expecting to win a back in 2011.

They took home the Audience prize which was the only award of the evening voted for by the public.

and , amongst other cast and crew, were the only cast members at the ceremony and both took to the stage with joy and excitement.

Some viewers were disappointed that Towie won a Bafta.

One user took to X, formerly known as and wrote: “Things that deserve BAFTA awards more than TOWIE/MIC: a 15 minute close up of a toenail, a fox regurgitating ‘s tummy mud and Jam.”;;

Another added: “I mean no disrespect to anyone here but how the heck do we live in a world where #TOWIE has a Bafta.”;;

“Three most ridiculous things about 2011: creator knighted, TOWIE got BAFTA, McDonalds sponsors 2012 Olympic games,”;; penned a third.

The stopped the YouTube award in 2012 with Celebrity Juice the final winner.

Royal digs

Sue Perkins speaking at an event.
Sue Perkins took a dig at Kate Middleton

In 2018, Bafta host was slammed over her poor jokes.

She took numerous digs at the , one which saw her sharing: “What a year we’ve had. A royal baby born.

“I’m not saying there was pressure on Kate to look perfect afterwards but apparently she couldn’t hear if it was a boy or a girl over the sound of the hair dryer.”;;

Watchers took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to air their complaints about Sue.

One user wrote: “Sue Perkins looks/sounds like she’s really enjoying herself.

“Shame the same can’t be said for the audience and viewers. #SelfIndulgent.”;;

Whilst another added: “Not funny at all.”;;

“I love Sue Perkins but her monologue was cringe. That hair dryer joke! #BAFTATV,”;; penned a third.

Strictly joke gone wrong

Tess Daley appearing unimpressed.
Tess Daley was unimpressed after Graham Norton made a joke about a Strictly star

In 2019, returned to host the Baftas after Sue’s disaster.

However, this time, one celebity in particular didn’t take too kindly to his joke.

Graham took a dig at comedian whilst Strictly host Tess Daley was in the crowd.

Referencing Seann’s kiss with his pro partner , Graham said: “A more forensic and detailed interrogation of times, dates and mobile phone data hasn’t been seen since that time Seann Walsh got home late from Strictly practice.”;;

Former dance partners when they were photographed kissing.

And Tess appeared unimpressed by the joke. She could be seen with a disapproving expression as the camera panned to her.

Both were in relationships at the time, with Seann dating Rebecca Humphries and Katya married to .

Swearing mishap

Phoebe Waller-Bridge accepting a Best Drama award.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge accidentally swore on TV when she won her category

Actress and Screenwriter was granted the award for Best Drama for her hit series in 2019.

Phoebe turned the air blue by swearing on stage and declaring “F**k”;; at her win.

However, due to a 75-minute delay in the TV broadcast, the BBC were able to bleep out that swear word.

She then happily accepted the award with her cast and crew.

Wrong winner announced

Carey Mulligan at an awards ceremony.
Carey Mulligan was accidentally called out as winner for Best Supporting Actress

actress was once mistakenly called out as a winner.

This happened when CODA actor took to the stage with a sign language interpreter to present the award for Best Supporting Actress.

The winner was in fact Kerry Condon and was corrected shortly after.

Kerry then took to the stage to accept her award.

MAFS star collapses on red carpet

Ella speaking with medics after an incident.
A Married at First Sight UK star collapsed on the red carpet and was seen chatting to medics after the incident
Ella Morgan at the BAFTA Television Awards.
The heat proved too much for Ella

UK star sparked concern after before the show began.

Medics were rushed to the scene outside London’s Royal Festival Hall after the reality star fainted during interviews on the red carpet.

Photographers and press watched on in shock, and paramedics treated her on-site before she was helped to her feet and later confirmed she was okay, though understandably shaken.

She told The Sun after the incident: “I feel much better now. I hadn’t eaten all day and with the heat, excitement and nerves it just got too much.”;;

Bobby Brazier snog

Bobby Brazier and Ella Morgan kissing at the BAFTAs.
Ella later snogged Bobby Brazier at the afterparty

Not long after bouncing back from her red carpet scare, Ella surprised everyone again – this time with a very actor and former .

The pair locked lips in front of cameras as the afterparty buzzed into full swing. The kiss came completely out of the blue, and while neither have confirmed whether it was a romantic moment or a bit of fun, it definitely got fans talking.

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