Strictly’s BAFTA win leaves viewers divided as Gavin and Stacey loses out
Some thought Chris and Dianne weren’t worthy winners…
Viewers watching the BAFTA TV Awards were left fuming last night (May 11) after Strictly won the Memorable Moment gong over Gavin and Stacey.
On Sunday evening, the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards took place at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Many stars turned up at the glamorous event to celebrate the most popular shows from the past year.
While many fans were happy with the results, some were left annoyed.
While Dianne and Chris won through public vote, not everyone agreed (Credit: BBC)
Public vote for Strictly to win BAFTA for Most Memorable Moment
This year, the category for The P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award was the only award voted for by the public.
The nominees included scenes from The Traitors, Bridgerton, Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland’s You’ll Never Walk Alone dance on Strictly, the wedding scene from Gavin and Stacey and Emily Atack’s naked tennis scene on Rivals.
The winner was announced as Strictly champions Dianne and Chris for their waltz to You’ll Never Walk Alone.
On the night, Dianne accepted the award without Chris, who had other commitments on his comedy tour. Honoured by the win, Dianne thanked everyone who voted.
In the audience, her boyfriend, Joe Sugg, was captured tearing up over their victory.
Even though Gavin and Stacey didn’t win, many believed they should have (Credit: BBC)
BAFTA viewers ‘gutted’ Gavin and Stacey didn’t win
Even though Chris and Dianne won through a public vote, that didn’t stop viewers from fuming over their win. Many believed the Gavin and Stacey scene from Smithy’s Wedding should have won the trophy.
“Gavin and Stacey have been robbed there,” one user wrote on X.
“Rigged and robbed,” another person shared.
“The fact that Strictly has won a BAFTA over Gavin and Stacey is an absolute shambles!?!?” a third remarked.
“Gavin and Stacey….. Mick standing up at the wedding should have won Memorable Moment!!!” a fourth said.
“Gutted it wasn’t Gavin and Stacey!!” a fifth person expressed.
Not everyone felt the same, though, with one telling Dianne: “10s, 10s, 10s across the board thoroughly well-deserved!” Another added: “Well done Chris and Dianne. What a moment it was.”
“Couldn’t think of anyone who deserves this more than Chris and Dianne,” said another.
TV star Stacey Solomon also walked home empty-handed after receiving two nominations. As she reflected on the evening, she admitted she wasn’t happy with the result, letting rip with a very out-of-character rant.
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