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SNL faces backlash over ‘shameful’ Tourette’s sketch inspired by Baftas slur incident

‘This is honestly gross and punching down in the worst possible way’, said one critic

Evening Standard

Sinners star Wunmi Mosaku says Baftas win was ‘tainted’ by N-word incident

Actor has ‘no hard feeling’ towards Tourette activist John Davidson, but says BBC’s failure to edit out slurs kept her awake at night and brought tears to her eyes

The Guardian - UK

“He’s Trying To Hide Her”: Timothée Chalamet’s Date To The Actor Awards Reignites Wild Theories

“He's trying to hide her from the Oscar voters to try and appear more serious LOL.”

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Tourette’s gag sparks backlash as comedian says ‘learn how to take a joke’

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The Independent UK

Sinners star says ‘Bafta has a lot of lessons to learn’ after racial slur incident

Bafta winner Wunmi Mosaku expressed profound distress after the BBC failed to censor a racial slur during the Bafta film awards broadcast. Mosaku, who received the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Sinners, stated the incident “really tainted” her celebration at the London ceremony. The slur was shouted…

The Independent UK

John Davidson's home burgled during BAFTA ceremony

Tourette's campaigner John Davidson's home was burgled while he was away in London attending the BAFTAs ceremony.

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SNL facing backlash for ‘shameful’ Tourette’s sketch mocking Baftas incident

‘This is gross and punching down in the worst possible way,’ one furious viewer said

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Actress Wunmi Mosaku ‘awake at night’ over Baftas incident

Mosaku was speaking on the red carpet of the Actor Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday and said she is not sure if she can forgive the BBC.

Evening Standard

Delroy Lindo says Baftas incident ended up becoming ‘very positive’ amid waves of ‘love and support’

Oscar-nominated ‘Sinners’ star addressed the controversy on stage at the NAACP Image Awards

The Independent UK

From Lord Mandelson to Paddington: Jack Whitehall’s best Brit Award gags

Here are some of the most funny and memorable gags from the comedian.

Evening Standard

‘Weird and bizarre’: Jack Whitehall condemned for ‘classist’ jokes at Brit Awards in Manchester

Comedian also cracked jokes about Alex Warren, Mark Ronson and people from Preston

The Independent UK

Racial slur at BAFTAs stirs complex feelings for Black people with Tourette syndrome

The ordeal has compelled Black people with Tourette syndrome, from politicians to content creators, to speak out

The Independent UK

Delroy Lindo set to take stage at 32nd Annual Actor Awards after Baftas N-word controversy

Days after he was confronted with the N-word at the Baftas after it was involuntarily shouted by a Tourette’s sufferer in the audience, actor Delroy Lindo has been announced as one of the stars set to take to the stage at Sunday’s 32nd Annual Actor Awards.

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I Swear director criticises BBC over handling of Baftas controversy

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I Swear director says Tourette’s activist John Davidson was ‘let down on many levels’ in Baftas row

BBC broadcast included John Davidson involuntarily using a racial slur

The Conversation

I’m a linguist with Tourette’s – here’s what I want people to understand after Baftas controversy

I am a sociolinguist who specialises in how language is understood and interpreted in society. I also have Tourette syndrome. Tourette’s is a genetically determined neurological condition in which a person produces both motor and vocal tics (movements and sounds), and in most cases occurs with conditions such as autism,…

The Guardian - US

Tourette syndrome tests the limits of acceptance – I’ve struggled with it for 30 years

The anger toward John Davidson’s racist Baftas outburst is understandable. But I’ve had to ask what I owe to others with the condition

Evening Standard

‘Too many incidents’ at BBC, says minister after racial slur in Baftas broadcast

Lisa Nandy said she was “deeply concerned” by the incident.

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Woman & Home

Alison Hammond’s secret letter to Prue Leith revealed - get the tissues ready

'You've shown me what love should look like' - get ready for the tears as Alison's feelings for Prue are shared with some beautiful words

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Lip Reader Decodes Kate Middleton’s Tense Moment With Prince William At BAFTAs

“Look at the people!” Kate reportedly said to William before smiling and waving, adding a quick “Hey!”

The Independent UK

BBC to conduct fast-track investigation into racial slur incident at Baftas

Director-general Tim Davie has instructed the Executive Complaints Unit to carry out an investigation into the incident

Marie Claire

Princess Kate’s “Wuthering Heights Hair” Is “Expensive and Effortless”—and Easy to Recreate at Home

“It’s a look that translates from red carpet to real life easily."

Marie Claire

Prince William Shares His Surprising Favorite Movie that George, Charlotte and Louis "Adore" Too

"How could it not win anything?"

The Conversation

Baftas racial slur controversy: what should the BBC have done?

At the 2026 Bafta awards, big wins for independent British film I Swear and American horror film Sinners were overshadowed by a regrettable moment. Activist John Davidson said the N-word – arguably the most offensive slur in the English language due to the centuries of violence and oppression it carries…

The Guardian - UK

BBC to conduct fast-track investigation into broadcasting of racial slur from Baftas

Corporation says broadcasting of N-word by Tourette syndrome campaigner was ‘serious mistake’ as anger at error rises

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