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BBC producers say they ‘didn’t hear’ N-word slur as ‘working in a truck’, following second Baftas apology

Corporation says it is sorry that words spoken involuntarily during ceremony by John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome, were not edited out

The Guardian - UK

The Baftas on the BBC was an embarrassment and has to change

Is it time to move The Baftas away from the BBC? On the evidence of last night’s cringe-inducing anti-entertainment: yes.

Evening Standard

BBC apologises for not editing racial slur out of Bafta Film Awards broadcast

Following the incident, the Bafta Film Awards was removed from the BBC’s iPlayer streaming service.

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BBC removes Bafta 2026 ceremony from iPlayer after racial slur controversy

Corporation has come under fire from Tourette’s groups for broadcasting incident

The Independent UK

Tourettes Action says it ‘deeply understands’ harm of slur shouted at Baftas

A racial insult shouted by Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson during the ceremony was broadcast on the BBC.

Evening Standard

With N-word incident, Bafta have shot themselves in the foot

In not editing out Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson’s shouted tics, Bafta have allowed their successful diversity drive to be overshadowed

The Guardian - UK

Backlash mounts to Bafta N-word controversy as Jamie Foxx and Wendell Pierce criticise outburst

Foxx calls Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson’s shouts at the film awards ceremony ‘unacceptable’, while Sinners’ production designer criticises Bafta’s ‘throwaway’ apology

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Robert Aramayo calls for 'grace' towards Tourette's after racial slur outburst shocks Baftas

Tourette syndrome campaigner Jim Davidson, who was attending as a guest, shouted a racial slur while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award on stage

Evening Standard

BBC apologises for ‘any offence caused’ by involuntary Tourette’s slur during Baftas

‘This arose from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette syndrome, and was not intentional,’ said the broadcaster in a statement

The Independent UK

BBC apologises after racial slur is shouted out during BAFTAs ceremony

The BBC has issued a statement after John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome, shouted out the N-word during the 2026 BAFTAs ceremony.

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BBC issues apology after racial slur is broadcast during Baftas

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The Independent UK

BBC apologises after racial slur is broadcast during Bafta awards ceremony

The comments were said to have been made by a member of the audience with Tourette syndrome.

The Independent UK

BBC pulls BAFTAs off iPlayer and issues apology after racial slur from audience broadcast

The remark was shouted from the audience as Sinners actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan presented an award

Evening Standard

Who Is John Davidson? Campaigner With Tourette's Shouted the 'N-word' at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo at the BAFTAs

Scottish campaigner John Davidson's involuntary outburst during the 2026 BAFTA Awards has sparked a global conversation about Tourette's syndrome.

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The Guardian - UK

Swearing, Marty Supreme … and Prince William: Bafta’s 12 biggest snubs and surprises

This year’s Baftas were a chaotic mix of wild praise and inadvertent insults as the best actor prize was won by an unknown – and one of the nominees seemingly slurred from a man in the stalls

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Why Was There Shouting At The 2026 BAFTAs? 8 Moments You May Have Missed From The Show

Here are 8 moments you missed, from Alan Cumming’s apology and royal drama to Timothée’s texts and Paul Mescal’s tears.

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Delroy Lindo immediately realised that Sinners was 'special'

Sinners actor Delroy Lindo has recalled that he knew that Ryan Coogler's movie was "special" from the moment he read the script.

Cinemablend

Delroy Lindo Landed His First Oscar Nomination, But Denzel Washington Was Giving Him Flowers Weeks Beforehand

The industry is finally catching up.

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‘Let Me Step My Stuff Up’: How Delroy Lindo Inspired Michael B. Jordan To Up His Game On Sinners

Delroy Lindo just earned an Oscar nod for the Sinners role.

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My career has been nurtured in America, says Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo has revealed that he no longer considers himself to be a Brit.

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Sinners star Delroy Lindo was in bed when he discovered he had been nominated for his first Oscar

Delroy Lindo has revealed that he was woken up by his son calling to inform him that he had been nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as musician Delta Slim in Sinners.

Total Film

Oscars 2026 predictions: who will win Best Picture, Best Director, and the major acting awards?

Here's what we think you can expect from this year's Oscars

The Guardian - UK

Delroy Lindo: the Sinners Oscar nominee who could make Spike Lee’s secret British weapon rather less secret

Lining up for best supporting actor in the year’s most hotly-tipped film, the Lewisham-born actor has long been a favourite of the Malcolm X director and is poised for brighter limelight

Total Film

Sinners star Wunmi Mosaku reacts to her (pleasantly surprising) Oscars acting nomination: "I didn't know the industry could be so gentle and kind"

Sinners is the most nominated film at this year's Academy Awards

The Independent UK

Sinners’ Delroy Lindo reveals sweet way son told him about Oscar nomination

Sinners star Delroy Lindo has revealed the sweet way he discovered that he had been nominated for an Oscar.

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