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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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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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