Kylie Jenner’s blunt reaction after David Tennant’s BAFTA joke backfires

The Doctor Who actor, 53, couldn’t resist ripping into the US reality star and her award-nominated lover Timothee, 29, as they sat front row at the swanky awards ceremony

David Tennant couldn’t resist a swipe at Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet at the BAFTAs.

The pair were sitting close to the front row of the prestigious event and in David’s firing line. The Scottish star, steering the helm of UK film’s most illustrious evening, took a light-hearted dig at 27 year old reality TV royalty Kylie and her Oscar-hopeful sweetheart Timothée, aged 29.

Kicking things off with a bit of banter, David quipped: “Here is someone else who deserves a special mention. We’re very lucky enough to be joined tonight by the runner-up in the recent Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in New York.

“Welcome to the BAFTAs.” This cheeky reference was to the 2024 unofficial ‘lookalike’ competition that exploded across social media, seeing a host of shaggy-haired chaps vying for a modest cash reward. In a twist that tickled fans, Chalamet himself made an appearance and amusingly placed second for his own ‘resemblance’.

Kylie appeared confused by David's comments
Kylie appeared confused by David’s comments 
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BBC)

Fast forward to this evening, and David reached out for a handshake with Timothée, jesting: “There is a definite likeness there.”, reports the Daily Star. Not skipping a beat, he probed: “How long are you in London?” To which the Leading Actor nominee for ‘A Complete Unknown’ responded he’d be around for “three days.”

Quick-witted David suggested Timothée polish up his British accent as it ‘wasn’t quite there,’ before turning his playful ribbing towards Kylie, insinuating she was more of a Kylie Jenner doppelganger than the genuine article. “Good attention to detail,” he teased the star-studded crowd.

“You’re with a Kylie Jenner lookalike,” he joked. Kylie stared blankly ahead before pointing to herself, making sure everyone knew she was no impersonator, and then laughed off the joke. Earlier, Tennant had taken a jab at US President Donald Trump, calling him a “villain” and expressing his fear that he would ‘summon’ the controversial president if he mentioned his name three times.

Kylie and Timothée put on a very loved-up display
Kylie and Timothée put on a very loved-up display 
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Getty Images for BAFTA)
Timothée walked the red carpet solo as he looked dapper in a black double breasted blazer and matching trousers. He added a statement silver necklace as well as a large silver ring on his little finger.

Kylie avoided the red carpet but took to her seat at the Royal Festival Hall. She looked stunning in a black mesh gown with embellished details. The influencer added silver heels as well as silver earrings and wore her dark locks in a loose bun. As she took her seat, she could be seen chatting to Monica Barbaro as Timothée came over to join them.

The couple tend to keep their relationship out of the spotlight yet Kylie and Timothée have shared several romantic moments at high-profile events. At the 2025 Golden Globes, they were seen locking lips during the ceremony, and later that month, she attended the Saturday Night Live afterparty following Chalamet’s hosting gig.

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