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Delroy Lindo shares what he thought for ‘nanosecond’ after hearing Baftas racial slur

‘Sinners’ actor was presenting an award when Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson experienced a tic

The Independent UK

I Swear to Materialists: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

The brilliant film about Tourette syndrome that got lost in the recent Baftas fallout, and Dakota Johnson gets caught up in a love triangle between Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal

The Guardian - UK

Delroy Lindo breaks silence on BAFTA n-word controversy

After being confronted with the racial slur while presenting an honour at the film award ceremony, actor Delroy Lindo has told how he processed the BAFTA n-word incident in a “nanosecond”.

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Alan Cumming Takes on the BAFTAs Controversy: “We were all let down by decisions made”

The event's host is speaking out.

The Mary Sue

Baftas host Alan Cumming criticises BBC for ‘broadcasting slurs and censoring free speech’

‘What should have been an evening celebrating diversity and inclusion turned into a trauma-triggering shitshow,’ says host after racial epithet was left in the broadcast

The Guardian - UK

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’

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - US

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

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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…

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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.

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.

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