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BAFTA apologizes to Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo over racist slur outburst amid backlash

BAFTA issues an apology to 'Sinners' stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo after an audience member who has Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur during Sunday's broadcast.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 57 minutes ago

Tourette's Advocate 'Deeply Mortified' if Anyone Thought BAFTA Tics Were 'Intentional'

John Davidson said he was 'deeply mortified' if anyone thought his involuntary outbursts at the BAFTA Awards were 'intentional.'

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

BBC apologises for airing BAFTA racial slur made by guest with Tourette syndrome

Actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on the BAFTAs stage when a guest with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Watch: How the Bafta racial slur controversy unfolded -- The racial slur was heard as Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the first prize of Sunday's ceremony.

The racial slur was heard as Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the first prize of Sunday's ceremony.

BBC News - Entertainment - 1 hour ago

Outrage After Racist Slur By Man With Tourette's Interrupts BAFTAs

The stars of the film "Sinners" Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo walked on stage to present an award at the BAFTAs when someone in the audience started shouting obscenities, including the N-word.

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 1 hour ago

Outrage After Racist Slur By Man With Tourette's Interrupts BAFTAs -- Entertainment

The stars of the film "Sinners" Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo walked on stage to present an award at the BAFTAs when someone in the audience started shouting obscenities, including the N-word.

Inside Edition - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Tourette Syndrome Advocate 'Mortified' Some May Think BAFTA Outbursts Were 'Intentional'

In a Monday statement, John Davidson explained that slur he yelled during the event was involuntary and not a "reflection of my personal beliefs."

Huffington Post - Entertainment - 2 hours ago

BAFTA Apologizes for Racial Slurs During Ceremony

“We take full responsibility for putting our guests in a very difficult situation and we apologise to all.”

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

BAFTA Apologizes 'Unreservedly' to Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo After Tourette's Outburst: 'We Want to

The British Academy thanked Tourette's campaigner John Davidson for his "dignity and consideration of others" after choosing to leave the Film Awards ceremony halfway through.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Tourette's Campaigner John Davidson Says He Is 'Deeply Mortified' if Anyone Considers 'Involuntary Tics to Be

"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," Davidson said following uproar about him shouting a racial slur while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Tourette syndrome advocate 'mortified' about racial slur during BAFTA

A Tourette syndrome sufferer has apologized after shouting a racial during the BAFTA awards, saying he was “deeply mortified” about what he was caused...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 3 hours ago

Tourette's Activist John Davidson Speaks Out After Using Racist Slur at BAFTAs

Davidson said he's "deeply mortified" if anyone believes his tics to be intentional.

Newsweek - Entertainment - 3 hours ago

How the Tourette's Fallout Unfolded at the BAFTA Film Awards: From Preshow Warnings to a 'Throw-Away Apology'

The BBC has released a statement on the clumsily handled incident, apologizing that the racial slur, shouted as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented an award, was "not edited out prior to broadcast."

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

BAFTAs "Unreservedly" Apologize for Handling of Tourette's Outburst, John Davidson Issues Own Statement

The BAFTAs have "unreservedly" apologized to Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, and other guests for their handling of Tourette's Syndrome activist John Davidson's involuntary outbursts.

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

Bafta N-word controversy: BBC apologises as Jamie Foxx and Wendell Pierce criticise outbursts

Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson was heard shouting several times during the ceremony

Irish Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Sinners designer criticises Alan Cumming's BAFTA Tourette's apology

Hannah Beachler said she experienced prominent Tourette’s syndrome advocate John Davidson’s involuntary racial slurs more than once that night

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

Baftas 2026: BBC faces backlash for airing n-word, cutting 'free Palestine' from speech

Corporation slammed for including racial slur shouted by attendee with Tourette syndrome and cutting expression of Palestinian solidarity from broadcast

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Prince William and Catherine put on a united (and colour-co-ordinated) front at the BAFTAs

The Prince and Princess of Wales put on a colour-co-ordinated show of unity at the BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday, marking the second high-profile public appearance by senior royals since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

CTV News - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

BBC, host apologize after slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette syndrome

Offensive racial slur could be heard as Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting the award for best visual effects

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

BAFTA Awards: BBC and Host Alan Cumming Apologize After Racial Slur Shouted by Guest With Tourette's

Britain’s film academy and the BBC apologized to viewers after an audience member with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur during the British Academy Film Awards.

Breitbart - Politics - 8 hours ago

Delroy Lindo breaks silence on John Davidson's racial slur shock at 2026 BAFTA: 'We did what we had to do'

John Davidson shouted the N-word at the 2026 BAFTA towards the stage where Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting the Best Visual Effects category. Now, the latter speaks out on...

International The News - Entertainment - 8 hours ago

BAFTA winner Robert Aramayo defends director's racial slurs amid tics

Robert Aramayo has defended I Swear director and Tourette's campaigner John Davidson after he yelled racial slurs at the BAFTAs. John yelled the N-word from the audience during Michael B. Jordan and...

International The News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette's -- Britain's film academy and the BBC apologized after a broadcast of the BAFTA awards ceremony that included an offensive outburst by an audience member with Tourette's syndrome.

Britain's film academy and the BBC apologized after a broadcast of the BAFTA awards ceremony that included an offensive outburst by an audience member with Tourette's syndrome.

CBS News - World - 8 hours ago

British film academy, BBC apologize after BAFTA awards guest with Tourette's shouts racial slur

The Tourette syndrome campaigner who shouted the slur said he was "deeply mortified" and what he said was "not a reflection of my personal beliefs."

CBC News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

'One Battle After Another' wins 6 prizes including best picture at Britain's BAFTA film awards

Politically charged thriller “One Battle After Another” won six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building momentum ahead of Hollywood’s Academy Awards next month.

One America News Network - Entertainment - 9 hours ago

John Davidson 2026 BAFTA backlash: Tourettes Action charity defends him over 'unintentional' racial slur

A storm was kicked off at the 2026 BAFTA Awards when John Davidson, who is diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome, involuntarily shouted a racial slur when Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were...

International The News - Entertainment - 9 hours ago

Six viral moments from the BAFTA Film Awards 2026

The Baftas 2026 was a night to remember, with Robert Aramayo's unexpected win, a heartwarming cameo from Paddington and host Alan Cumming's quirky snack distribution stealing the spotlight

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

BBC removes BAFTAs from iPlayer and apologises for racial slur

The racial slur was shouted as Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo appeared on stage early on in the televised ceremony, but was not removed from the BBC iPlayer until lunchtime the following day.

Sky News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Jamie Foxx Criticized for Response to Racial Slur During Televised BAFTAs

Tourette’s syndrome is a neurological condition marked by involuntary, rapid and repetitive tics—both motor and vocal.

Newsweek - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

Black Hollywood Figures Condemn BAFTAs' Handling of Racial Slur from Tourette's Activist

Several prominent Black figures in Hollywood have criticized the BAFTAs’ handling of Tourette's Syndrome activist John Davidson's outbursts during Sunday’s ceremony.

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

Jamie Foxx Responds After BAFTA Ceremony Slur Stuns Audience

Tourette’s syndrome is a neurological condition marked by involuntary, rapid and repetitive tics—both motor and vocal.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

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 - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

BBC sorry for airing racial slur shouted by guest with Tourette's at Baftas

Actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage at the time during the award ceremony in London.

BBC News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

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 - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Prince William Says He's Not in 'a Calm State' at BAFTAs Amid Andrew Crisis

Prince William gave a hint at how the pressure of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal is affecting him.

Newsweek - Entertainment - 12 hours ago

'One Battle After Another' wins 6 awards at UK's 2026 BAFTAs

Politically charged thriller 'One Battle After Another” won six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 14 hours ago

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams kiss at BAFTAs in red carpet debut

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams take their relationship a step further by taking to the red carpet at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 14 hours ago

Why Alia Bhatt speaking in Hindi at BAFTA 2026 was epic -- m read

Bollywood star and Gucci ambassador Alia Bhatt's Hindi debut at BAFTA captivates the world

Gulf News - Entertainment - 15 hours ago

Movies -- Jessie Buckley wins Bafta Best Actress award for 'Hamnet' role – and a full list of winners

Jessie Buckley won the best actress Bafta for her role in Hamnet on Sunday, becoming the first Irish woman to land the award.

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 16 hours ago

Controversy Erupts After Man with Tourette Syndrome Shouts N-Word at Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo During BAFTAs

Controversy exploded online Sunday after a man with Tourette Syndrome shouted the N-word while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented during the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs).

Breitbart - Entertainment - 20 hours ago

Tourette's Debate Sparked at BAFTA Film Awards After Campaigner John Davidson Heard Cursing, Shouting Slurs

Davidson is the inspiration behind Robert Aramayo's now BAFTA-winning performance in 'I Swear.'

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Inside the room at the Alan Cumming-hosted BAFTA Awards, plus a full list of winners

An upset for leading actor jolted excitement into the proceedings, proving a highlight of a smoothly run ceremony, which was televised on the BBC with cuts.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 22 hours ago

BAFTA Awards Reveal What Has The Edge Coming Into Oscar Night

Wildcard winners and frontrunners were all in the mix at the British Academy Film Awards in London on Sunday.

Huffington Post - Entertainment - 23 hours ago

BAFTAs viewers speechless as 'out of this world' star misses out on award

Jessie Buckley's Leading Actress win at the BAFTAs has sparked debate among fans

WalesOnline - Entertainment - 1 day ago

One Battle After Another wins best film at BAFTA Awards

Politically charged thriller 'One Battle After Another' took six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building momentum ahead of the Oscars next month.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Robert Aramayo on BAFTA Upset: 'I Honestly Can't Believe I Won'

He beat Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, and Timothée Chalamet for Lead Actor.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 1 day ago

British rising star beats A-listers to acting BAFTA - as One Battle After Another named best film

Robert Aramayo won the award for his performance in I Swear, which tells the real-life story of Tourette's campaigner John Davidson, while Irish actress Jessie Buckley was named best actress for her performance in Shakespeare biopic Hamnet.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The Most Heinous Looks From the BAFTA Awards

As the British Academy honors the best in film, we dishonor the worst of the red carpet fashion.

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Glam dunk -- Rose Byrne, Timothée Chalamet and more hit the BAFTAs red carpet: All the celebrity looks

Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne and Chase Infiniti are up for some of the evening's most prestigious awards.

New York Post - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Glitz And Glamor At The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards: Photos

Hollywood celebrated the best of film and TV during a chic night out in London on Sunday.

Huffington Post - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Bafta red carpet in pictures: Gorgeous gowns, stylish suits and a duffle coat

The Bafta film awards at the Royal Festival Hall invited all the big stars, including Paddington bear

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Wunmi Mosaku and Chloe Zhao among stars at pre-Bafta party

Stars from across film, TV and fashion arrived at the event in central London on Saturday.

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Who will take home BAFTA glory? 'Hamnet' looks strong

'Hamnet' could edge ahead of 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' to win the top ⁠prize at the BAFTAs, as the heartbreaker ⁠about Shakespeare, his...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 4 days ago

'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' top BAFTA nods

London: One Battle After Another and Sinners led the shortlist Tuesday of films competing at Britain s BAFTA awards next month, ahead of the Oscars...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 27 days ago