The BAFTAs were disrupted by an audience member with Tourette syndrome who shouted slurs at Black presenters. TV critic Eric Deggans examines the criticisms of the show's organizer and broadcaster.

Film-maker Jonte Richardson has said he is stepping down as a Bafta judge over the academy’s handling of the airing of a ...

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts and BBC have apologised after a racial slur was heard during the BAFTA Awards ...

BAFTA judge, Jonte Richardson, has resigned after the 'utterly unforgiveable' handling of a Tourette's sufferer's outburst at ...

The British Academy Film Awards and BBC apologized Monday for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday’s show while two stars of the film “Sinners” were onstage. The Tourette syndrome campaigner ...

BAFTA has issued an apology to Sinners actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo after guest with Tourette's, John Davidson, ...

John Davidson, the Tourette’s activist and inspiration behind the BAFTA-nominated film I Swear, has broken his silence after ...

The BBC broadcast the show around two hours later and the offensive language remained in the programme, and on its streaming platform until Monday morning. Later, director Akinola Davies Jr. said ...

BAFTA began its February 23, 2026, statement by apologizing to Jordan, Lindo and everyone affected by Davidson’s outbursts ...

BAFTA, the BBC were under fire for failing both Black attendees and the Tourette’s community with their handling of the activist’s racial-slur outburst.

"I have spent my life trying to support and empower the Tourette’s community and to teach empathy, kindness and understanding ...