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Tourette's campaigner 'mortified' after shouting racial slur during BAFTA

The Courier Times 24 Feb 2026
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" ....
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BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show

Caledonian Record 24 Feb 2026
The British Academy Film 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 ....
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BAFTA apologizes to 'Sinners' stars for racial slur used during British Academy Film Awards (CORRECTS: ...

Washington Times Herald 24 Feb 2026
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) ... .
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BBC apologizes for not censoring racial slur shouted at Bafta ceremony by guest with Tourette's

The Jerusalem Post 24 Feb 2026
"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 ....
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Michael B. Jordan 'disgusted' response to BAFTA racial slur revealed

The Mirror 24 Feb 2026
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 ... .
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Film-maker quits as Bafta judge over handling of racist slur at awards ceremony

London Evening Standard 24 Feb 2026
Jonte Richardson said the handling of the incident was ‘unforgivable’ ... .
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Labour MP Dawn Butler asks BBC for explanation over racial slur during Baftas broadcast

BBC News 24 Feb 2026
MP asks why racial slur was not removed from the Bafta Film Awards show when it was on a two-hour delay ... .
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BAFTA 2026 Row: John Davidson Apologises After Slur At Michael B. Jordan Moment

News18 24 Feb 2026
John Davidson says he is “deeply mortified” after a racial slur was heard during Michael B. Jordan’s BAFTA moment, as BAFTA issues apology ....
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BAFTA Apologises To Michael B. Jordan, Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ After Offensive Slur Incident

News18 24 Feb 2026
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 ....
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