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BBC orders fast track probe into ‘serious mistake’ over racial slur by Tourette’s activist John Davidson at BAFTA Awards

BBC orders fast track probe into ‘serious mistake’ over racial slur by Tourette’s activist John Davidson at BAFTA Awards

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The head of the BBC on Wednesday ordered a “fast-tracked” internal investigation into the “serious mistake” that saw a racist slur aired during the BAFTA awards. Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award at BAFTA when an attendee shouted the N-word. (REUTERS) BBC orders investigation Tourette’s sufferer John Davidson, who inspired one of the winning films, has said he is “deeply mortified” after shouting the N-word at the London film and television awards ceremony, which he said was caused by an “involuntary tic”. He was heard shouting as Sinners actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan, who are both black, presented an award for special visual effects in the movies at the ceremony. The investigation will probe why the slur was aired despite there being a two-hour delay between filming and the broadcast, and why it remained on the BBC’s streaming service iPlayer until the following morning. “The BBC has been reviewing what happened at BAFTA on Sunday evening,” the broadcaster said in a statement. “This was a serious mistake, and the …

Tourette’s campaigner ‘mortified’ after shouting racial slur during BAFTA

Tourette’s campaigner ‘mortified’ after shouting racial slur during BAFTA

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Tourette’s sufferer John Davidson, who inspired a BAFTA-winning film, on Monday said he was “deeply mortified” after shouting a racial slur at the London awards ceremony, which he said was caused by an “involuntary tic”. Tourette’s campaigner ‘mortified’ after shouting racial slur during BAFTA He was heard shouting the N-word as “Sinners” actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan, who are both black, presented an award for special visual effects at the Sunday night ceremony. “I am, and always have been deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning,” Davidson, who is the real-life inspiration behind the film “I Swear”, said in a statement to the PA news agency. He added that he “chose” to leave the auditorium during the ceremony “as I was aware of the distress my tics were causing.” “I have spent my life trying to support and empower the Tourette’s community and to teach empathy, kindness and understanding from others and I will continue to do so,” he said. British actor Robert Aramayo …

Furious Jamie Foxx says Tourette’s activist meant the N-word he hurled at Michael B Jordan, Delroy Lindo during BAFTA

Furious Jamie Foxx says Tourette’s activist meant the N-word he hurled at Michael B Jordan, Delroy Lindo during BAFTA

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The BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Awards 2026 were held in London on Sunday, and the biggest stars from around the world were in attendance. However, a moment that caused a stir was when Tourette’s activist John Davidson shouted a racist slur, the N-word, as actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented on stage. Jamie Foxx believes that John meant it when he shouted the word. Jamie Foxx reacted to a BAFTA nominee dropping the N-word as Michael B Jordan presented an award. (Reuters/AFP) Jamie Foxx reacts to Tourette’s activist shouting N-word An Instagram page posted a video of the moment John shouted the N-word loudly as Michael and Delroy presented the award at BAFTA. Commenting under it, Jamie wrote, “Nah he meant that s**t,” responding to how the activist was meant to have said it due to his Tourette’s. He also added, “Unacceptable,” apart from writing, “Out of all the words, you could’ve said Tourette’s makes you say that?” Actor Melvin Gregg also questioned the timing of the word being …

Host Alan Cumming pauses BAFTA Awards ceremony, apologises as nominee with Tourette’s drops N-bomb on Michael B Jordan

Host Alan Cumming pauses BAFTA Awards ceremony, apologises as nominee with Tourette’s drops N-bomb on Michael B Jordan

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The BAFTA Film Awards 2026 were held on Sunday in London with the biggest stars from around the world, including India’s Alia Bhatt and Farhan Akhtar in attendance. And while the focus remained on the awards and the speeches, there was commotion in between after John Davidson, a nominee with Tourette’s syndrome, dropped the N-bomb while addressing actor Michael B Jordan. Host Alan Cumming stopped the awards night twice to speak to the audience about the ‘strong words’. A nominee with Tourette’s syndrome caused a minor commotion as Michael B. Jordan presented at the BAFTA Awards 2026 on Sunday. REUTERS/Arafat Barbakh (REUTERS) Alan Cummings pauses BAFTA ceremony The awards gala was held at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday evening. John Davison was seated inside the venue, and his involuntary tics were picked up by microphones. These sounds were also heard during the BBC’s live broadcast, causing presenters and award winners to pause on stage and generating confusion. During the early part of the show, as BAFTA chair Sara Putt addressed the gathering, Davidson shouted …