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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jacob Stolworthy

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Bbc removes bafta 2026 ceremony from iplayer after racial slur controversy - Caught on Camera

The BBC has removed the Baftas from iPlayer after airing a racial slur shouted by an audience member with Tourette syndrome.

The incident occurred on Sunday (24 February) at London’s Royal Festival Hall as actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan presented the award for special visual effects.

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