Tourette's sufferer John Davidson, who inspired a BAFTA-winning film, on Monday said he was "deeply mortified" after shouting a racial slur at the London awards ceremony, which he said was caused by an "involuntary tic" ....
The British AcademyFilm Awards and BBC have apologized Monday for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday’s show while two stars of the film “Sinners” were onstage. The Tourette syndrome campaigner who shouted the slur said he was ....
BAFTA apologizes to 'Sinners' stars for racial slur used during British Academy Film Awards (CORRECTS. A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported a Tourette syndrome advocate apologized; he said he was 'mortified' by involuntary tic) ... .
"We apologise that this was not edited out prior to broadcast, and it will now be removed from the version on BBC iPlayer," said a spokesperson of the BBC....
Academy Award nominee Michael B. Jordan is said to have been left "disgusted" by the reaction to the infamous outburst at the BAFTAs and is hopeful that it won't overshadow awards season ... .
BAFTA issues apology to Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo after offensive slur heard during ceremony, taking full responsibility and pledging to learn from incident ....