Corporation says broadcasting of N-word by Tourette syndrome campaigner was ‘serious mistake’
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Why did they sit him behind a microphone? Devastated John Davidson reveals organisers put mic in front of him at Baftas - and says BBC knew 'what to expect' from his Tourette's tics ⊕
John Davidson yelled the slur as the Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting the Bafta Film award for special visual effects at London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.
BAFTA sends letters to members promising 'comprehensive review' of its 2026 Film Awards ceremony after a Tourette's sufferer involuntarily shouted a racial slur at black Hollywood stars ⊕⊕
John Davidson, 54, shouted the N-Word while Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo (pictured) were presenting an award during Sunday's ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall in London .
Tourette's campaigner John Davidson's ex-girlfriend backs him after yelling the N-word at Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo at the Baftas ⊕
Davidson, 54, was heard to yell the offensive slur while black actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage to present an award at London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night.
It wasn't just the N-word, I also called BAFTAs host Alan Cumming a 'paedophile', says I Swear's John Davidson as he admits he felt a 'wave of shame' before leaving ceremony over his Tourette's tics ⊕
John Davidson, 54, shouted the racial slur at Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo during Sunday's ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall in London .
BBC apologises to staff over N-word inclusion as Bafta announces comprehensive review ⊕⊕
Chief content officer Kate Phillips tells staff she is ‘so sorry’ racial slur by Tourette campaigner was not edited from recorded broadcast
Peter Bradshaw: why the dust has not yet settled on the Baft…
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Kate Middleton rewears pink chiffon Gucci gown at the BAFTAs - we've found high street versions that are perfect for spring weddings and events ⊕⊕
All eyes were on the Princess of Wales as she arrived at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall alongside her husband, Prince William.
Emotional Jessie Buckley fights back tears as she dedicates Best Actress BAFTA to her baby daughter and makes history as first Irish performer to win coveted prize ⊕⊕
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The Irish actress, 36, scooped the gong for Best Actress for her role in Chloe Zhao's Hamnet during this year's star-studded ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall.
BAFTAs viewers blast Alan Cumming's 'dreadful and cringe-worthy' opening monologue and British snacks gag as they declare 'who the hell is in charge of this?' ⊖
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The presenter, 61, took to the stage at London's Royal Festival Hall as the MC of proceedings, but struggling to win over fans with his opener.
BAFTAs 2026: Aimee Lou Wood kicks off her heels as she joins Kate Hudson and Emma Stone at lavish dinner following the star-studded ceremony ⊕
The White Lotus star, 32, held onto her silver stilettos as she made her way to her table at London's Royal Festival Hall where she sat alongside boyfriend Adam Long.