Racial slur aimed at Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo prompts apologies

The BAFTAs and BBC are apologizing after John Davidson's Tourette syndrome tics during an onstage incident with the "Sinners" ...

BAFTA apologises after offensive slur heard during Michael B Jordan, Delroy Lindo’s on-stage moment

BAFTA apologised after an offensive slur was heard during the 2026 Film Awards while Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were ...

"We take full responsibility”: BBC and BAFTA apologise after racial slur disrupts awards show

Following the backlash, the BBC and BAFTA have issued separate apologies after a racial slur was shouted during Sunday’s ...
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BAFTA, BBC, and Tourette’s advocate John Davidson issue formal statements for his onstage slur

Tourette Syndrome advocate John Davidson has issued a public apology after shouting a racial slur and several offences during ...
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BAFTA Backlash Erupts After Tourette’s Advocate’s N-word Slur at Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo | WATCH

BAFTA backlash grows after Tourette’s advocate shouts slur during Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presentation.
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BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show

“Some viewers may have heard strong and offensive language during the Bafta Film Awards,” the BBC said in a statement. “This arose from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette syndrome, and ...
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BAFTA Awards incident sparks debate on race and disability after guest with Tourette's shouts slur

An outburst from a man with Tourette syndrome during the British equivalent of the Oscars has sparked fierce backlash and controversy.