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.

"Tourette syndrome is a disability, and the tics you have heard tonight are involuntary," says host Alan Cumming.

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.

Tourette’s activist John Davidson has broken his silence after yelling a racial slur and other obscenities during the 2026 ...