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Alan Cumming apologises after BAFTA racial slur broadcast by BBC: 'Trauma triggering s***show'

‘I’m so sorry for all the pain Black people have felt at hearing that word echoed around the world’

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Alan Cumming apologises for Bafta’s ‘trauma-triggering’ racial slur debacle

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Alan Cumming apologises for 'trauma triggering' BAFTAs

BAFTAs host Alan Cumming has issued an apology for the ceremony turning into a "trauma triggering s***show" after Tourette's campaigner John Davidson involuntarily blurted out the N-word while Sinners co-stars Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan were onstage presenting a prize.

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‘We were all let down’: Baftas host Alan Cumming criticises BBC for airing racial slur

‘We were all let down by decisions made,’ actor and ‘Traitors US’ presenter says

The Independent UK

Alan Cumming on ‘trauma triggering’ Bafta film awards – ‘We were all let down’

The BBC and Bafta have apologised for the incident at the film ceremony.

Evening Standard

What the Baftas N-word controversy revealed about disability and race

Letters: Readers on the Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson’s tic during the awards ceremony and the aftermath

The Guardian - UK

Saturday Night Live Bafta sketch branded ‘horrific’ by leading Tourette syndrome charity

Sketch featured parodies of JK Rowling, Bill Cosby and Mel Gibson saying controversial remarks were due to TS

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SNL sketch mocking Tourette tics condemned by charity: ‘This is not acceptable’

‘Videos and posts that deliberately misrepresent tics set us back years,’ Tourette’s Action said after sketch show poked fun at condition

The Independent UK

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

Michael B Jordan reveals why it means so much having his mother around for his success

Michael B Jordan wouldn't have made it without the love and support of his mother.

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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

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

Comedian addresses backlash after making joke about John Davidson’s Tourette’s racial slur

His quip about the incident was initially met with gasps

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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.

The Independent UK

SNL accused of ‘punching down’ following controversial Tourette’s sketch

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The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

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The Guardian - US

Delroy Lindo thankful for ‘love and support’ after N-word incident at Baftas

Lindo speaks out after man with Tourette syndrome shouted slur while actor was on stage with Michael B Jordan

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Chaos At Brit Awards As Singer Gets Pushed Off Stage Mid Performance In Viral Video

“Sorry, this is so rehearsed and planned, it’s obvious they’re doing it for a cute little viral moment," wrote one user.

Evening Standard

Delroy Lindo hails ‘support and love’ after racial slur incident at Baftas

The actor addressed the incident during the NAACP Image Awards in California.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

‘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

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