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BBC will remove N-word outburst from BAFTA Film Awards on iPlayer, apologizes 'that this was not edited out prior to broadcast'
The BBC has apologized for not editing out a racial slur from the BAFTA Film Awards’ tape-delayed broadcast and will now remove it from the version of the ceremony on iPlayer. The outburst came from John Davidson,

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How the Tourette’s Fallout Unfolded at the BAFTA Film Awards: From Preshow Warnings to a “Throw-Away Apology”
BBC apologises again for Baftas N-word incident as show removed from iPlayer for re-edit
BBC apologises for not editing racial slur out of BAFTA Film Awards broadcast
John Davidson, the subject of the biopic "I Swear," shouted the N-word at the "Sinners" costars as they presented at the BAFTAs.

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What was said at the Baftas as John Davidson 'racist slur' backlash grows
BBC Removes BAFTA Film Awards From iPlayer After Leaving N-Word Outburst in Tape-Delayed Broadcast
How the Tourette’s Fallout Unfolded at the BAFTA Film Awards: From Pre-Show Warnings to a “Throw-Away Apology”
A Tourette’s campaigner, John Davidson, was heard cursing throughout the show — including shouting the N-word as Sinners duo Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the best visual effects award ...

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Man with Tourette's who shouted racial slur at BAFTAs shares what a tic feels like
Jamie Foxx slams Tourette’s campaigner for shouting racial slur ‘he meant’ at BAFTAs

Tourette's campaigner John Davidson says he is "deeply mortified" if anyone considers "involuntary tics to be intentional" after BAFTA backlash

"I have spent my life trying to support and empower the Tourette's community and to teach empathy, kindness and understanding from others and I will continue to do so," Davidson said following uproar about him shouting a racial slur while Michael B.

Who Is John Davidson? All About the Tourette’s Activist Who Inspired ‘I Swear’

Davidson is a Scottish campaigner for Tourette syndrome. He made headlines at the 2026 BAFTAs for racial outbursts.

Jamie Foxx and Wendell Pierce Condemn BAFTA Racial Slur Incident Targeting Michael B. Jordan: 'Unacceptable'

Tourette's syndrome activist John Davidson yelled the n-word when Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo appeared onstage at the BAFTA Awards

‘I Swear’ Subject John Davidson Says Tourette’s Tics Are ‘Involuntary’ After Shouting N-Word at BAFTAs: ‘Deeply Mortified if Anyone’ Thinks It Was ‘Intentional’

Tourette’s activist John Davidson, who inadvertently shouted the N-word at the BAFTAs, has released a statement.
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Watch: John Davidson shouts N-word at Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo during BAFTA Awards stage moment

An unexpected moment shocked the crowd at the BAFTA Awards on Sunday night when a racial slur was shouted while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage. The actors were presenting the award for Best Visual Effects when the outburst was heard inside the venue.

Everything you need to know about the Bafta-winning film I Swear

The biopic, starring Robert Aramayo, tells the story of Scottish campaigner for Tourette Syndrome John Davidson, who developed the condition at 12.

Incredible Film Behind BAFTA Controversy Finally Has US Release Date (& It’s a Masterpiece)

After a well-reported BAFTAs, Kirk Jones' incredible Tourettes Syndrome movie I Swear is coming to US cinemas soon.

BAFTAs N-Word Outrage: Presenter Forced to Apologize after Tourette's Campaigner Yells Racial Slurs at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo During Star-Studded Awards Bash

BAFTAs host Alan Cumming was forced to apologize after a Tourette's campaigner yelled racial slurs at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo during Sunday night's ceremony.