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February 25, 2026
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BAFTAs: BBC faces backlash over unedited slur shouted by Tourette campaigner

BAFTAs: BBC faces backlash over unedited slur shouted by Tourette campaigner

While the host Alan Cumming explained later to the audience that the incident was a result of Davidson living with TS, it was not initially edited out of the programme before broadcast - despite the a.....

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The BBC is facing significant backlash for failing to edit out a racial slur uttered by an activist with Tourette Syndrome (TS) during the BAFTA Film Awards broadcast.

  • The slur was shouted by TS campaigner John Davidson while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award.
  • The incident occurred despite the ceremony being broadcast with a two-hour delay, allowing for edits.
  • The BBC has since apologized, stating the language was due to involuntary tics and will be removed from future broadcasts on BBC iPlayer.

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