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Jonte Richardson says he will withdraw from the BAFTA emerging talent judging panel, citing the organization's handling of the Tourette’s N-Word incident as unforgivable.
Richardson states he cannot contribute to an organization that has failed to safeguard the dignity of its Black guests and the Black creative community.
The incident involved John Davidson shouting the N-word during BAFTA broadcast, acknowledged by host Alan Cumming.
Richardson calls BAFTA leadership responsible for continuing systemic racism and failing to apologize adequately.
Richardson hopes BAFTA leadership will take steps to make production staff more inclusive in the future.
The article notes the incident was tied to a broadcast moment involving Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo.
Alan Cumming publicly explained the incident during the ceremony broadcast.
Richardson’s post was dated February 22, reiterating his withdrawal from BAFTA duties.
Vulture reports Richardson’s stance as a pointed rebuke of BAFTA’s handling and broader history with racism.

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BAFTA says a comprehensive review is underway after the N-word incident at the film awards.
BAFTA apologized to Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo and took responsibility for the incident.
The incident involved Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson shouting the N-word during the ceremony.
BAFTA stated its duty of care to all guests and explained pre-ceremony notifications about the guest's condition.
BAFTA noted ongoing conversations with studios involved regarding the incident.
The letters to members emphasized inclusion as a core value despite the incident.
The incident occurred during the BAFTA Film Awards as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented on stage.
BAFTA’s statement highlighted John Davidson’s Tourette Syndrome and explained tics are involuntary.
BAFTA committed to inclusive practices and learning from the incident as part of its governance.

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Warner Bros. says executives raised the N-word issue with Bafta during the ceremony and requested its removal from the telecast.
Bafta acknowledged responsibility for the editing oversight and apologized to Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo.
BBC producers overseeing coverage said they did not hear the slur, attributing it to working from a truck.
Google apologized for an AI-generated prompt that accompanied a link to the incident.
The Guardian reports that the incident led to further apologies and calls for improved editing of broadcasts.
The incident prompted at least one Bafta judge to quit over the handling of the moment.
Deadline was the first to report the story, which the Guardian independently sourced.
The incident centered on Warner Bros.'s film 'Sinners' and the broadcasted moment at the Baftas.
Bafta apologized and acknowledged it took responsibility for the broadcast handling and guests’ experience.
BBC publicly commented on the editing oversight following the ceremony.
The event underscores ongoing scrutiny of live broadcast content and post-event apologies.

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During the 2026 BAFTA Awards, a racial slur was heard while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting on stage.
The remark was later attributed to John Davidson, a Tourette’s campaigner whose life inspired the film I Swear.
BBC issued a private apology to Jordan and Lindo, which they reportedly accepted.
The incident sparked a global debate on how to balance the neurology of involuntary tics with racial harm.
Sources cited The Hollywood Reporter, Vanity Fair, BBC, and Daily Mail as part of the evolving coverage.
Davidson later described himself as deeply mortified if his involuntary tics were mistaken for intentional harm.
BAFTA issued a formal statement taking full responsibility and pledged to learn from the incident.
The incident intensified discussions about disability accountability and the need for clear responses to offensive language.
Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo reportedly stayed on stage and did not address the slur at that moment.
Organizers were accused of downplaying the situation backstage according to some insiders.

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