The Perthshire-born star has recently returned to Scottish theatre after joining the Pitlochry Festival Theatre as artistic director and said he is looking to give something back to the place that helped shape him and his career. “It’s good to be back in a country that is sane and values things like the arts. Alan Cumming attends the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in Scotland (Bafta Scotland) Awards at the DoubleTree By Hilton Glasgow Central (Jane Barlow/PA)Speaking about the hit reality game show, Cumming said: “I think I have a great bird’s eye view from the inside. In 2018 he was awarded with a Bafta Scotland award for outstanding contribution to film and television. Cumming will also host the 2026 Bafta film awards later this month.

Source: The Times February 07, 2026 11:46 UTC