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12 Feb 2024, 10:24

David Tennant is feeling “nervous about [his] lack of nerves” when it comes to hosting the prestigious EE BAFTA Film Awards.

The Doctor Who star – who is presenting this Sunday (18th February)’s ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall, London – admitted to his lack of nerves while speaking exclusively with virginradio.co.uk about the role last month.

“People keep asking me how nervous I am, and I’m beginning to get nervous about my lack of nerves. I’m just sort of excited about it at the moment,” Tennant said. “I’m just thinking what a hoot, what a lark, to be asked to do something that’s so far out of my comfort zone, in a way.

“This is not what I ever imagined I would be doing with my time, or something I would ever be asked to do, so it…

David Tennant will be dusting off his snazziest jacket as he makes his debut as host at the 2024 EE Bafta Film Awards next month.

The Doctor Who star, 52, who recently made a triumphant return to his career-making role for the show’s 60th anniversary, has been a recipient of both nominations and awards from Bafta Cymru and Bafta Scotland.

However, this is his first time taking to the stage to shepherd what is one of the biggest – and glitziest – nights in British showbiz.

He’s following in the footsteps of last year’s hosts, Alison Hammond and Richard E. Grant – who also received support from Ariana DeBose’s memorable rap.

‘I am delighted to have been asked to…