In its statement, BAFTA clarified that the slur was shouted involuntarily by John Davidson, an executive producer nominated for the film I Swear ...
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.
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.
Despite a tape delay and edits to the show for length, the slur was included in the broadcast and on streaming app.