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Michael B. Jordan’s Reaction After BAFTA Audience Member Shouted The N-Word At Him Revealed

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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