The actor mocked the President of the United States, moving on to discuss him by saying ‘speaking of villains’.
He went on to joke: “Donald Trump said he hasn’t seen The Apprentice — because it’s a 15. It’s not on Nickelodeon.”
He then joked that by saying his name three times ‘it’s like Beetlejuice – I’ve summoned him’.
Tennant’s jokes were controversial, as most things involving Trump tend to be, and led to the BBC cutting some of his remarks from the broadcast.
The awards are broadcast on a two hour delay, allowing the BBC to cut certain content as they wish, perhaps hoping to avoid their own version of the Oscars slap.
Tennant made the joke following an opening that featured several celebrity cameos, including Brian Cox, with the former Dr Who actor doing a rendition of ‘500 Miles’ by The Proclaimers.
The Scottish star is hosting tonight’s shows which has seen nominations from films such as Conclave, A Real Pain, Emilia Perez, and Anora in one of the last major award shows before the Oscars.
Another said: “Trump’s hair in the apprentice… Talking about villains!” Oh David Tennant the man that you are.”
