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BAFTAs apologize after guest with Tourette syndrome uses racial slur during ceremony

NPR Topics: News·@AnastasiaTsioulcas·2 months ago
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Anastasia Tsioulcas John Davidson attends the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards on February 22, 2026 in London, England. Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images/Getty Images Europe hide caption The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), which were presented on Sunday evening at London's Royal Festival Hall, have become embroiled in controversy after one of the guests shouted a racial slur, swear words and insults during the televised awards ceremony. The slur was kept in the BBC broadcast, which began airing two hours after the event, as is usual for these honors. The source of the shouts was John Davidson, the real-life inspiration behind the film I Swear, which chronicles his life with Tourette syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder. I Swear was nominated for six prizes and won two BAFTA awards on Sunday, including a lead actor award for Robert Aramayo, who plays Davidson. While Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage presenting the award for visual effects, Davidson yelled out the n-word.…

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