Baftas 2026: Organisers Address Backlash Over 2 Key Omissions From 'In Memoriam' Tributes

Jessie Ware performing during the tributes at the 2026 Baftas

A spokesperson for Bafta has responded to the backlash over two key omissions from the “in memoriam” section of this year’s awards show.

Every year, the Baftas pays tribute to those from the movie industry who have died over the last 12 months, with this year’s tributes being accompanied by a touching performance from Jessie Ware.

However, after this year’s broadcast, many viewers voiced their upset not to see James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane...