BAFTA, Tourette and Racial slur
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Tourette’s Syndrome advocate Davidson shouted a racial slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo during the show.
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Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome, shouted a racial slur as actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented an award at the ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 22
Lindo told Vanity Fair afterward that he and Jordan “did what we had to do” while presenting—but that he wished “someone from BAFTA spoke to us afterward.”
The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards will air live on BBC One on Sunday, February 22 at 7pm GMT. You'll also be able to stream and catch-up for free via BBC iPlayer.
Sunday night was a showstopping celebration of British creativity — not just in film, but also on the red carpet.
Brit Aramayo beat US stars such Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet, while One Battle After Another picked up six awards.
The 2026 BAFTAs were hosted by film, television and theater legend -- and current host of the runaway hit reality series "The Traitors" -- Alan Cumming. Cumming, known for his roles in "X2," "The Good Wife," and several "Cabaret" stage productions, was announced as the 2026 BAFTAs host in a December 2025 press release.