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Posted on 02/23/2026 4:42:05 AM PST by RandFan
The BBC has apologised after a guest with Tourette's syndrome shouted a racial slur when two black actors were on stage at the Bafta Film Awards.
John Davidson, whose life story inspired the film I Swear, shouted the N-word as Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the first prize of Sunday's ceremony, which was broadcast on BBC One.
A BBC spokesman said: "Some viewers may have heard strong and offensive language during the Bafta Film Awards 2026.
"This arose from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette syndrome, and was not intentional. We apologise for any offence caused by the language heard."
The shout was audible in the broadcast, although many viewers would have struggled to make out the word.
The moment wasn't edited out of the programme, which was shown on a two-hour delay, and remained on BBC iPlayer on Monday morning before the ceremony was later removed from the streaming service.
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch told Good Morning Britain, the BBC had made "a horrible mistake", adding: "I think an apology is important, they need to explain why it wasn't bleeped out."
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If the guest with Tourette’s syndrome shouting a racial slur and obscenities during the Bafta awards were black, there would be no controversy.
1) The BBC likes diversity.
2) The BBC apologizes for allowing that guy with Tourette’s to be heard.
Love that irony and you’re correct. They’re the UK’s PBS is the best comparison
the show got a lot of attention. I guess that’s what they were hoping for
btt
You never hear a spectator with Tourette’s syndrome at a PGA golf tournament......LOL!
It would be called rap lyrics.
EC
I didn’t see much of the coverage (not my thing really) but they were warned about him ‘cursing’
I just read some of the coverage:
‘The audience had been warned before the ceremony that tics or involuntary swearing could occur, and Davidson received large applause inside the hall. After the incident, host Alan Cumming asked for “understanding” for the “strong and offensive language.’
I didn’t see much of the coverage (not my thing really) but they were warned about him ‘cursing’
I just read some of the coverage:
‘The audience had been warned before the ceremony that tics or involuntary swearing could occur, and Davidson received large applause inside the hall. After the incident, host Alan Cumming asked for “understanding” for the “strong and offensive language.’
Unless it’s that guy who is always shouting “in the hole!”
I Swear was up for a number of awards.
What I don’t understand is why this was a problem.
God made dump buttons for a reason.
Explain the reason for the seconds being edited out for viewers.
Folks in the audience can grow up and deal.
Considering what they do for a living, I can guarantee they’ve seen/engaged on far worse.
South Park nailed it with Cartman pretending to have Tourettes. A ‘golden ticket’.
...engaged in...
They should have said the parson with Tourette’s syndrome is a rap singer and cheers would ensue.
Those “Get in the hole!!” jerks need to be removed from the event. It’ll stop.
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