Actor David Tennant is opening up about an unfortunate situation that happened during the production of the first season of the hit Disney+ series, Rivals.
The Independent reported that Tennant recalled the on-set incident in a September 22 interview on This Morning. Tennant, who plays Television Managing Director Lord Tony Baddingham, shared that he accidentally injured himself during one of the show’s many intimate scenes.
“I was launching myself on a wooden bed at one point and unfortunately, my knee collided with the bed frame in a rather unfortunate way. Not very sexy,” said Tennant during the talk show interview.
He also shared why he felt awkward about the situation.
“You can never quite tell when you’re going to fall over and embarrass yourself, can you, but you most certainly don’t want to do it whilst wearing a modesty pouch,” said Tennant as reported by The Independent.
David Tennant Shared Details About His ‘Rivals’ Character
During the September 2025 This Morning interview, Tennant confirmed he’s returning as Tony for Season 2 of Rivals, adapted from Jilly Cooper’s book series, The Rutshire Chronicles.
“I am filming Rivals series 2,” stated Tennant.
In addition, he teased what his fans can expect from Tony, known for his desire for power and his cruel behavior, in Season 2.
“I do some really bad things,” said the Doctor Who actor.
In addition, Tennant suggested he didn’t think that Rivals would be as popular as it is when the series premiered in late 2024.
“It’s bananas. We loved it. It’s been so exciting. Because we didn’t quite know, there wasn’t anything else like it. And as with everything you do, you put it out there and you like it and you hope for the best. But yeah, it really seemed to connect,” said Tennant in the September 22 interview.
In a May 2025 interview with Hollywood Elite, Tennant theorized that fans have been drawn to the show because of its 1980s setting.
“The great thing about doing a show in the ’80s now, and this is quite sobering for someone who remembers them quite vividly is that this is a period piece,” said Tennant to the publication. “I mean, it’s 40 years ago. It’s from a different time and you can kind of assess the culture in a different way, which is why I think people have enjoyed it so much.”