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BAFTA viewers ask 'who is Sponge' after Warwick Davis thanks mystery person for helping him 'love again'

Davis, 55, fought back tears as he gave a special shout-out to ‘Sponge’ while accepting the Film Fellowship award



Warwick Davis, 55, thanked a mystery person named "Sponge" during his BAFTA Film Fellowship acceptance speech, crediting them with giving his life meaning and helping him "laugh and love again" after the death of his wife, Samantha, last year. The cryptic mention sparked speculation among viewers, with many questioning who "Sponge" could be. Davis, a Star Wars and Harry Potter actor, also acknowledged his children for their support during his emotional speech.

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