BAFTA 2026 Row: John Davidson Apologizes After Racial Slur During Michael B. Jordan Moment

• Actor John Davidson shouted a racial slur during a live segment featuring Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo at the 79th British Academy Film Awards.
• The incident occurred as Jordan and Lindo presented the Best Visual Effects award to Avatar: Fire and Ash.
• Davidson issued a statement, attributing the outburst to involuntary tics associated with Tourette Syndrome, not personal beliefs.
• BAFTA and BBC released a joint apology, taking responsibility for the situation and acknowledging prior warnings about Davidson's condition.
• Despite the controversy, Michael B. Jordan won the Best Actor award for Sinners at the ceremony.