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BBC apologizes for failure to edit out racist shout
The shout, uttered by John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome, during the Bafta awards, was not removed in time.
23 Feb, 17:26 — 23 Feb, 19:48
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Fox NewsMixed182d ago
BBC issues apology after man with Tourette syndrome shouted racial slur at Black actors during BAFTA Awards
BBC apologizes after audience member with Tourette syndrome shouted racial slur while Black actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage during BAFTA broadcast.
Read full article →enewsMixed182d ago
BBC Apologizes for Racial Slur Heard During BAFTAs 2026 Broadcast
BBC is addressing an uncomfortable moment at the 2026 BAFTAs. During the Feb. 22 ceremony, John Davidson—whose journey with Tourette's Syndrome inspired the movie I Swear—shouted the N-word twice...
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