BBC News Elz the Witch: From Man City and Sidemen to the Bafta Game Awards 2026 | BBC News

From presenting an award to hosting the show, streamer and presenter Elz the Witch has been chosen as the new Bafta Games Awards host.

Taking over from Phil Wang, Elz told BBC Newsbeat that she’s not a comedian but hopes to bring something special to the show, including some inspired outfits and a heavy breadth of gaming knowledge.

Elz also talks about how she got into streaming, how the industry is moving to be more inclusive towards female gamers, but also why she feels female gamers still need more safety online.

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