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Bafta judge quits over ‘utterly unforgivable’ handling of Tourette N-word incident

Film-maker Jonte Richardson cites ‘harm inflicted on both the black and disabled communities’, while New Black Film Collective and MP Dawn Butler criticise BBC’s failure to edit

The Guardian - UK

The dust has not yet settled on the Baftas N-word row. This is why

When John Davidson involuntarily shouted racial abuse at Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan it set off two sets of alarm bells that should have been heeded much quicker and better

The Guardian - UK

Bafta judge and filmmaker quits role over handling of racial slur at ceremony

‘The organisation’s handling of the unfortunate Tourette’s N-word incident last night at the awards was utterly unforgivable,’ says Jonte Richardson

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Film-maker quits as Bafta judge over handling of racist slur at awards ceremony

Jonte Richardson said the handling of the incident was ‘unforgivable’.

The Independent UK

BAFTA takes 'full responsibility' after racial slur is heard during ceremony

The BAFTAs have apologised for "putting our guests in a difficult situation".

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What Is Tourette's Syndrome? BAFTA Controversy Sparks Global Conversation About the Condition

The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards faced controversy after a guest with Tourette's Syndrome involuntarily shouted a racial slur during the live broadcast, prompting apologies from the BBC and BAFTA.

International Business Times UK

Who Is John Davidson And What Is Tourette's Syndrome? Inside The BAFTA Controversy That Sparked Debate After Michael B. Jordan Exchange

John Davidson's involuntary outburst at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards sparks a global conversation on disability, race, and media responsibility.

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John Davidson ‘deeply mortified’ after shouting racial slur during Bafta Film Awards

After the incident caused outrage, Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson has said he is “deeply mortified” after shouting a racial slur during the Bafta Film Awards.

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I Swear subject John Davidson ‘deeply mortified’ if anyone felt Bafta N-word incident was intentional

Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan were on stage when the incident occurred

The Independent UK

The BAFTAS and the BBC Failed Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, and John Davidson

This is sad all around.

The Mary Sue

Delroy Lindo breaks silence on N-word being shouted from audience during 2026 BAFTAs

Breaking his silence on the controversial incident, Delroy Lindo has said he and his co-presenter “did what we had to do” after the N-word was shouted from the audience during the 2026 BAFTAs.

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Tourette's Activist Shouted 'N***a' as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo Present on Stage at the BAFTAs

John Davidson, a prominent Tourette's advocate, caused a stir at the BAFTAs with involuntary outbursts, sparking a debate on Tourette's awareness.

International Business Times UK

Jamie Foxx brands BAFTA n-word controversy 'unacceptable'

Jamie Foxx has branded John Davidson's outbursts at the BAFTA Awards "unacceptable" and Wendell Pierce has criticised the lack of apology for Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo.

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It hurt when the N-word was shouted out at the Baftas – but we are also hearing it so much outside

I was disturbed, but I wasn’t shocked. It’s a bigger problem that in these toxic times, so many of us endure this and other slurs in our daily lives, says journalist and film-maker Nadine White

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The Guardian - UK

What is Tourette syndrome, what are tics and what happened at the Baftas?

A racial slur shouted during the awards show has raised questions about how Tourette’s outbursts should be understood

The Independent UK

Delroy Lindo wishes ‘someone from Bafta spoke to us’ after Tourette’s racial slur incident

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The Independent UK

Delroy Lindo calls out Bafta for response to racial slur incident

The actor said he wished ‘someone from Bafta’ spoke to him afterwards

International Business Times UK

Bafta Awards Removes 'Free Palestine' Message but Kept The 'N-Word' Slur Against Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo

BBC cut 'Free Palestine' from a winner's speech but broadcast a racial slur against two Black presenters at the 2026 Bafta Film Awards, prompting an apology and iPlayer removal.

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The Guardian - UK

Why the Baftas must get rid of their two-hour delay and broadcast live

Last night made clear that broadcasting a partially redacted version long after the winners have been announced doesn’t work for anyone

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The Wildest, Most Awkward And Viral Celebrity Moments At The 2026 BAFTAs

“Maybe you should read the room and stay out of the spotlight and glamorous award shows until your family has sorted out their problem…”

The Guardian - UK

BBC producers say they ‘didn’t hear’ N-word slur as ‘working in a truck’, following second Baftas apology

Corporation says it is sorry that words spoken involuntarily during ceremony by John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome, were not edited out

Evening Standard

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

BBC apologises for not editing racial slur out of Bafta Film Awards broadcast

Following the incident, the Bafta Film Awards was removed from the BBC’s iPlayer streaming service.

The Independent UK

BBC removes Bafta 2026 ceremony from iPlayer after racial slur controversy

Corporation has come under fire from Tourette’s groups for broadcasting incident

Evening Standard

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.

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