Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan replaced as BAFTA hosts after TWO YEARS – with The Traitors star taking over

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BAFTA hosts Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan have been replaced from their presenting roles after two years as a Traitors star takes over.

The funnymen became a hit with viewers as they teamed up to host the glitzy TV awards in 2023.

An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan at the BAFTA Television Awards — Rob and Romesh have been replaced as hosts of the Baftas

Alan Cumming in a red suit sits in a chair with a dog, a pile of gold tins on a table in front of him. — Alan Cumming will take over the role for this year’s ceremony

Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett holding BAFTA awards. — Romesh and Rob had hosted Bafta’s TV Awards for the past two years

However, Bafta bosses have confirmed they won’t return to their roles for this year’s ceremony.

Instead the duo have been replaced by actor and host of The Traitors US Alan Cumming.

Speaking about the shakeup, Emma Baehr, Executive Director of Awards & Content at BAFTA said: “We’re delighted that Alan Cumming will be hosting this year’s BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises.

“He will definitely bring a playful sense of mischief and fun to the ceremony, so audiences should expect the unexpected at Britain’s biggest celebration of TV on Sunday 11 May.

“The sheer quality, innovation, and breadth of talent in British television in front of and behind the camera is second to none, and we look forward to honouring and celebrating these talented people at our upcoming awards ceremonies.”

Meanwhile, earlier this month The Sun revealed this year’s nominations for Bafta TV Moment of the Year.

The P&O Cruises Memorable Moment award was deservedly won by the clip of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Paddington Bear, in 2023.

Last year it honoured Tommy Lee Royce’s fiery death in front of Margaret Cawood in Happy Valley.

Included in the nominations for this year is Gavin and Stacey’s finale, as Smithy calls off his wedding to Sonia.

ITV’s dramatisation of Mr Bates Vs The Post Office is also up for the gong, as Jo Hamilton (Monica Dolan) calls the Horizon helpline in distress. Despite following their advice, she is left in tears when her debts double before her eyes.

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