BAFTAs 2026: I Swear's Robert Aramayo jokes about past award drop after Rising Star win
Robert Aramayo quipped about previously dropping his BAFTA as he picked up the EE Rising Star Award.
Robert Aramayo joked he was scared to pick up his EE BAFTA Rising Star Award after he previously dropped a gong.
The 33-year-old actor received the publicly-voted accolade and fended off Miles Caton, 20, Chase Infiniti, 25, Archie Madekwe, 31, and 33 year old Posy Sterling.
The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood and Alien: Romulus cast member David Jonsson, both 32, presented Aramayo with the award on stage at the Royal Festival Hall, London, on Sunday night (22.02.26).
Speaking to the audience, Aramayo quipped: "Oh my words, it's really scary.
"The last time I was at BAFTA, I dropped the award, so hopefully, this goes better."
The young star - who did not pen an acceptance speech - paid tribute to his "two families" as his dad Michael was on his feet in tears next to his mom Lisa and sister.
Aramayo continued: "Wow, I can't believe this, it really blows my mind. In true I Swear fashion, I haven't written a speech.
"I want to acknowledge two families that are here today.
"My real family, who support me all the time, who are amazing.
"I can see my dad up there now, and my mum and my sister, and my amazing partner. I love you all so much.
"My second family, who I wouldn't be stood up here with today, which is my I Swear family.
"They're incredible people, and thank you so much for letting me tell you a story."
I Swear is a biographical drama that is based on the life and work of John Davidson - a prominent campaigner for Tourette syndrome awareness.
And Aramayo - who plays John in the film - declared him "the most remarkable man I've ever met".
Aramayo added: "He's so forthcoming with education. and that he believes there's still so much more that we need to learn about Tourette's."
The EE BAFTA Rising Star Award winner ended his words by noting that people with Tourette’s need support and understanding from those around them.
Aramayo said: "And tonight, especially, I just want to say that for people living with Tourette's, it's us around them that help define what their experience is.
"So to quote the film, 'They need support and understanding.'
"Thank you so much for this. It means the world to me. I can't believe it."
