Greg Davies Replaces Alan Cumming As New Host Of The TV Baftas
Greg Davies has been unveiled as the new presenter of the TV Baftas, following the departure of outgoing host Alan Cumming.
On Monday morning, it was confirmed that Greg would front the TV Baftas when they take place in May at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
“I see the whole event as an opportunity to wave a flag for this beloved medium and, with the exception of one commissioner, two execs and a co-star that I have personal beef with, I will do everything I can to ensure it’s a night of warm celebration for all,” the Taskmaster host joked.
Alan previously hosted last year’s TV Baftas, and later took over from David Tennant as the presenter of the awards show’s film counterpart earlier this year.
However, it’s not clear whether he will return after branding the most recent Baftas a “trauma-triggering shitshow”.
Responding to the much-publicised incident from this year’s Baftas, in which Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson experienced involuntary tics resulting in him shouting the N-word while Sinners actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award, Alan wrote: “What should have been an evening celebrating creativity as well as diversity and inclusion turned into a trauma-triggering shitshow.
“I’m so sorry for all the pain Black people have felt at hearing that word echoed round the world. I’m so sorry the Tourette’s community has been reminded of the lack of understanding and tolerance that abounds regarding their condition.
“The only possible good that could come of this is a reminder that words matter, that rushing to judgement about things of which we are not fully cognisant is folly, that all trauma must be recognised and honoured.”
“We were all let down by decisions made to both broadcast slurs and censor free speech,” he concluded, referring to the fact that the BBC failed to censor the slur despite the awards show airing on a two-hour time delay, while cutting short one politically-charged acceptance speech.
“Congratulations to all the artists whose work was overshadowed by the night’s events.”
The nominees at the 2026 TV Baftas will be announced on Tuesday at 12pm.
Last week, the contenders for the Memorable TV Moment category, as voted for by the public, were unveiled.