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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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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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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

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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

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.

International Business Times UK

BAFTA 2026: 'One Battle After Another' takes six awards, 'Sinners' and 'Frankenstein' win three each

The big BAFTA favourite 'One Battle After Another' took six prizes including Best Picture and Best Director while the period vampire epic 'Sinners' and gothic horror 'Frankenstein' both won three awards.

Euronews

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

The Guardian - UK

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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One Battle After Another defeats Hamnet and Sinners at Baftas, as I Swear’s Robert Aramayo takes best actor

Paul Thomas Anderson drama scores six awards, as Jessie Buckley becomes first Irish woman to win leading actress prize

The Guardian - UK

BAFTAs 2026: The Best Looks Live From the Red Carpet

Timothée Chalamet! Kate Hudson! Paul Mescal! Sadie Sink! With so many stars we don't quite know where to look

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The Independent UK

Watch in full: Bafta stars walk red carpet ahead of 2026 film awards

Watch as stars walk the Bafta red carpet for the 2026 film awards on Sunday, 22 February, in London.

Evening Standard

Jessie Buckley tipped for victory at Bafta film awards

Hamnet made Bafta history with 11 nominations.

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I Watched Ethan Hawke's Blue Moon, And There's One Scene That Convinced Me He Could Win The Oscar

This is a must-see.

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Michael B. Jordan Says Sinners Was 'So D--n Hot,' And He's Not Talking About Playing The Twins

Well, at least he got the Oscar nom.

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The Independent UK

Baftas 2026: Start time for ceremony and red carpet, how to watch and who is hosting?

Alan Cumming will host Sunday’s ceremony in London

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I’m Stoked For A New Avengers Movie, But I’m In My Feels Over Michael B. Jordan’s Comments About Not Working With Chadwick Boseman Again

The MCU isn't the same without him.

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The Moment Michael B. Jordan Knew He Really Wanted To Act: ‘I Kind Of Started Chasing That’

Work turned into passion.

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Celebs Have Gone Viral For Hating On Loud Paparazzi, But Michael B. Jordan Just Felt The Opposite

"It’s throwing me off.”

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Michael B Jordan: 'Chadwick Boseman was with me' on Sinners set

Michael B Jordan felt Chadwick Boseman with him on the set of Sinners and he and Ryan Coogler discussed how the late Black Panther star would have approached the film.

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Michael B. Jordan Was Asked If He'd Act In Fourth Wing, And His Answer Is Giving Me Ideas

He's got me thinking...

Total Film

Sinners star Michael B. Jordan says his TV adaptation of popular Game of Thrones-esque fantasy novel will be "something that feels honest" to the source material

Fourth Wing is on the way with Michael B. Jordan at the helm

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