Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Entertainment
Carla Feric

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Delroy lindo hails support and love after racial slur incident at baftas - The Untold Story

Delroy Lindo Chris Pizzello Deon Cole John Davidson Michael B Jordan Regina Hall the NAACP Image Awards California Sinners
Delroy Lindo (right) addressed the Bafta controversy at another award ceremony in the US (Chris Pizzello/AP) - (AP)

Sinners star Delroy Lindo said he appreciates “all of the support and love” he has received after a racial slur was inadvertently shouted while he was on stage at the Bafta Film Awards last Sunday.

The 73-year-old actor and his Sinners co-star Michael B Jordan were presenting the special visual effects award during the ceremony in London when Scottish campaigner John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome, shouted a racial slur.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
'Only God and the Government': Giant Jellyfish UFO Filmed Hovering Near a US Military Base in Alaska
A jellyfish-like UFO sighting in Anchorage, Alaska, has sparked debate over a mysterious object reportedly filmed towards a US military base
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Nearly Half of Americans Say They've Sold Something or Expect to do it To Help Pay for the Holidays
Millennials and Gen Z adults were most likely to consider selling items, while 62% of respondents planned to buy at least one secondhand item during the holidays.
International Business Times
International Business Times
Raye on Michael B Jordan relationship rumours: ‘Nothing’s happening there’
The singer, 29, and the actor, 39, first sparked speculation in August when photographed together at a theme park.
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
How Katy Perry Flagged Russell Brand's Dark Secrets and 'Very Controlling' Behaviour Years Before Conviction
Katy Perry's past comments describing Russell Brand as controlling have resurfaced after his conviction and prison sentence for sexual offences. She has not commented publicly on the verdict.
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Towering NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal set for 'unpredictable' game of hide and seek
Shaquille O'Neal has signed on for a new game show tasking contestants with hiding the towering star in plain sight.
BANG Premier
BANG Premier
The thermostat wars tearing couples apart: ‘It’s hard to feel sexy when you’re freezing cold’
Almost two-thirds of bedfellows disagree about the perfect room temperature – and the issue can affect office workers and housemates too. It oftens lead to subterfuge and skulduggery. So is there any way to reach a truce?
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play