An interview with actor Andrew Scott at the BAFTAs this weekend has sparked controversy after a journalist's line of questioning made the actor visibly uncomfortable. The interview, which has since gone viral, took a turn when the interviewer asked Scott about his knowledge of fellow Irish actor Barry Keoghan and a specific scene from the film 'Saltburn.'
During the red carpet interview, Scott was asked if he knew Barry Keoghan, to which he responded affirmatively. The interviewer then inquired about Scott's reaction to a particular scene in 'Saltburn,' prompting Scott to express discomfort and reluctance to provide spoilers. When the interviewer persisted with questions about prosthetics and his relationship with Keoghan, Scott eventually shook his head and walked away from the conversation.
The incident has drawn criticism on social media, with many condemning the interviewer's line of questioning as inappropriate and disrespectful. Some have suggested that the questions would not have been asked if Scott were not openly gay, labeling the interaction as a form of homophobia.
Twitter users have expressed outrage at the handling of the interview, with many pointing out the lack of professionalism and sensitivity in the questions posed to Scott. The incident has reignited discussions about the treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals in the media and the importance of respectful and inclusive journalism.
Representatives for Andrew Scott have not yet commented on the incident. The viral nature of the interview has sparked a broader conversation about the boundaries of journalistic inquiry and the need for greater awareness and sensitivity when interviewing public figures.
