Best quotes from the 2026 Baftas

“I absolutely can’t believe it, I can’t believe that I’m looking at people like you, in the same category as you, never mind that I’m stood here. I honestly cannot believe that I have won this award. I really, really cannot. Everyone in this category blows me away.” Robert Aramayo accepting the leading actor award “Kylie, have you ever had your gums around a giant Jammie Dodger?” Host Alan Cumming distributes snacks to Kylie Jenner.

“Any Scottish or Irish person will tell you, never let folk singers into a party. They’re always vampires.” Alan Cumming on Sinners. “Oh, he’s on his phone.” Alan Cumming rebukes Paul Mescal during the ceremony “Look at that blank page, think of who you love, think of someone you see in pain and help them feel better.” Ryan Coogler wins the best original screenplay prize for Sinners.

“I appreciate the jury for this honour and what it means for the children of the diaspora.

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