Popsugar Entertainment Award Season Twitter Reacts to Richard Ayoade Hosting the BAFTA TV Awards Richard Ayoade Was the Real Star of the 2021 BAFTA TV Awards 6 June 2021 by Navi Ahluwalia Image Source: Shutterstock Richard Ayoade had fans in tears of joy and laughter at this year's BAFTA Television Awards, and for good reason. His witty remarks and deadpan humour made him the perfect host for the socially distanced ceremony, finding the funny moments in even the awkward times. When first announced as the host, Ayoade's comment was equally as hilarious as his performance. In a statement, the comedian said that "I have been asked if, this year, I could say I am thrilled to be back as 'host' and, reluctantly, I am willing to pretend that I am. They have assured me that as soon as the world returns to normal, they will get someone decent again." This year's ceremony saw nominees from some of the biggest TV shows of the past year, including Small Axe, Sex Education, and Normal People, all of which won at least one award. Unsurprisingly, leading the charge was Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You, which won best mini-series and saw Coel win best leading actress. Throughout it all, Ayoade provided top-tier comedic entertainment, and for that reason alone, he's the real star of this year's ceremony, and we aren't the only ones who think so. Keep reading to discover some of the best reactions to Ayoade's performance. bafta knew exactly what they were doing when they hired richard ayoade to host the show #BAFTAS pic.twitter.com/reFqWHxPM7— fiona (@lostinfilmss) June 6, 2021 1 / 11 Richard Ayoade should pretty much host everything.#BAFTAS pic.twitter.com/9j1BWwJR0J— Jools Evelyn (@joolsevelyn) June 6, 2021 2 / 11 No words just Richard Ayoade appreciation🙌 #BAFTAS pic.twitter.com/0tZlFYrjyG— becca ♡ (@beccabws) June 6, 2021 3 / 11 who tf is watching the baftas for the baftas we're all here for richard ayoade— aero ! (@FILMS4MILFS) June 6, 2021 4 / 11 OMG Richard Ayoade’s “don’t do drugs” has killed me #BAFTAS 😭😂— Craig Donovan (@CraigDonovan_) June 6, 2021 5 / 11 On the subject of #BAFTA isn’t it about time we officially declared @RichardAyoade a National Treasure I know to a lot of people (myself included) he is I just feel it should be made official— Selina j 🧚🏻🌙⚒ (@OfSelina) June 6, 2021 6 / 11 Richard Ayoade is smashing this, as the kids would say #BAFTAS— boydhilton (@boydhilton) June 6, 2021 7 / 11 Watching the #BAFTAs pretty much just for @RichardAyoade . Not point in saying otherwise 😎— Melanie Tasker (@melhappens) June 6, 2021 8 / 11 Richard Ayoade Hosting Is Just.... #VirginMediaBAFTAs pic.twitter.com/wTPc8yPpMV— Aim33Hay17 (@Aim33Hay17) June 6, 2021 9 / 11 Only a couple of minutes into the #BAFTAs and Richard Ayoade is incredible!— Ineke Clewer (@InekeClewer) June 6, 2021 10 / 11 Richard Ayoade hosting the BAFTAs pic.twitter.com/oQGED6Ptol— ˢᵃᵐʳⁱᵈʰⁱ (@amanduhbuynes) June 6, 2021 11 / 11 Award SeasonRichard AyoadeAward ShowsBAFTA TV Awards