BAFTA and BBC Apologize for Racial Slur Involving 'Sinners' Stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo
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BAFTA, BBC Apologize for Racial Slur During Awards Show Involving 'Sinners' Stars
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Firstpost•24-02-2026, 09:44
BAFTA, BBC Apologize for Racial Slur During Awards Show Involving 'Sinners' Stars
•BAFTA and BBC apologized for a racial slur broadcast during Sunday's awards show while 'Sinners' stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage.
•The Tourette syndrome campaigner, John Davidson, who shouted the slur, expressed deep mortification, stating it was an involuntary tic and not a reflection of his beliefs.
•The highly offensive word was heard as Jordan and Lindo, both Black, presented the award for best visual effects.
•BAFTA thanked Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo for their 'incredible dignity and professionalism' following the incident.
•Tourettes Action emphasized that tics are involuntary and not a reflection of a person's beliefs, intentions, or character, calling for understanding of the condition.