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Ariana DeBose’s rap about Angela Bassett did the thing at the BAFTAs
The 76th British Academy of Film and Television Arts’ (BAFTA) Film Awards were held on Sunday, celebrating films such as All Quiet on the Western Front, The Banshees of Inisherin, and Elvis. It also featured actor Ariana DeBose performing a rap.
Dancing through the aisles, DeBose sang an original song featuring the names of several female BAFTA nominees, including Viola Davis, Cate Blanchett, and Jamie Lee Curtis. The performance left viewers divided, some finding it cringeworthy and difficult to watch while others laud it as highly camp.
It should be noted that “camp” is defined as an aesthetic that appeals precisely because it is bad, with people liking it ironically. So no matter which way you look at it, pretty much everyone agrees the performance wasn’t great.
DeBose has since deactivated her Twitter account, presumably in response to the less than favorable reviews. In the meantime, the internet has done what it always does when someone has a publicly embarrassing moment, and turned it into a meme.
More specifically, it has latched onto DeBose’s line, “Angela Bassett did the thing.”
Though she hasn’t made any official statement, DeBose does appear to be aware of her performance’s impact, responding to a meme compilation on Instagram with, “Honestly I love this.”
Speaking to Variety, BAFTA Awards producer Nick Bullen said that DeBose and her team put the performance together in a few weeks, and that he “absolutely loved it.” In his view the rap was a great success, and the widespread criticism can largely be attributed to people not liking change and expecting the BAFTAs to be more formal.
“Our brief from BAFTA and the BBC was they wanted the show to feel as though it had more energy, had more warmth, had a broader reach in terms of age range and diversity,” Bullen said. I’m sure many would prefer he didn’t blame diversity for this.
Bullen’s production company Spun Gold is currently under a two-year contract to produce the BAFTAs, meaning it’s also in charge of May’s BAFTA Television Awards and next year’s ceremonies. So there’s a good chance that viewers will eventually have a new moment to add to their camp catalogue, and Angela Bassett won’t be alone in doing the thing.
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This Morning star named as surprise host of the EE BAFTAs
THIS Morning’s Alison Hammond has landed her biggest job yet – co-hosting the 2023 EE BAFTAs.
Bosses of the posh black-tie event are hoping the former Big Brother hopeful turned daytime TV national treasure will add fresh interest into the evening amid tumbling ratings globally for award shows across the board.
In the most radical shake-up of the BAFTAs in their 75 year history, the BBC One broadcast will be split between the main ceremony hosted by British acting legend Richard E. Grant and a brand new backstage BAFTA studio which Alison will head up.
In a move away from the seemingly never ending list of awards, for the first time ever just the final four awards will be broadcast live.
Chatting about landing the gig, Brummy Alison said: “I’m so excited to be hosting at this year’s EE BAFTA Film Awards with THE Richard E. Grant.
“We’re going to have a lot of fun bringing the glitz and glam of backstage to everyone watching at home around the world.
“From hanging out with the stars to celebrating the biggest night for cinema, and joining the discussions with film fans, get ready for good vibes only!”
Richard, 65, will take over from 2022 host Rebel Wilson who went down a storm with viewers thanks to her savage jokes at the expense of everyone from Meghan Markle, JK Rowling and Will Smith.
Richard said: “I feel hugely privileged to be hosting the EE BAFTAs for the first time and the opportunity to celebrate the very best of the extraordinary range of this year’s films.”
In a surprise move the awards, which will take place on Sunday February 19, will be held at The Royal Festival Hall on London’s Southbank rather than the usual Royal Albert Hall.
Radio 1 beauty and former Strictly Come Dancing star Vick Hope host the celeb-packed red carpet.
This year’s nominated films and talent will be unveiled this Thursday 19 January.