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.