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Toby Codd

BAFTAs 2023 viewers baffled by 'awkward' and 'weird' opening segment

The opening of tonight's BAFTAs award ceremony has been described as "awkward" and "weird" by fans at home. The annual event, which was held at the Royal Fetsival Hall tonight (May 14), saw a host of star-studded names in attendance.

The opening segment BBC One's coverage of the event included singer Callum Scott perform his track Whistle. However, viewers were left confused by the performance and noticed a common theme amongst the famous crowd.

@chelseyprimrose said: "I’ve seen more movement from people at a funeral, this is so awkward #BAFTAS." @angenevs agreed: "Nobody in the audience is feeling it are they #baftas."

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@Rosskiernan_ said: "What is this opening #baftas." @sitdowncomedian added: "Ok Everyone looks horrified #BAFTAS."

@M_Davieswrites put: "Er, has Eurovision overrun? What a weird opening to the TV #BAFTAS."

@JoannePape wrote: "Like a lead balloon #BAFTAs." @Gabatron_X tweeted: "i can’t believe they’re performing whistle on the baftas and not one person is moving a muscle or even clapping this is the most painful thing i’ve ever witnessed #BAFTAS."

@StinkyVermin said: "Everyone looks so happy to be there… #baftas."

@UnaCottrell questioned: "#BAFTATVAwards Hmmm. Not really feeling the musical offering opening the show. Slightly undermines it, eh? #BAFTA #BAFTAS #BAFTA."

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