2026 BAFTA Awards

BBC Apologises After Racial Slur Airs Uncensored During 2026 BAFTA Awards Broadcast

The BBC has issued multiple formal apologies after a racial slur was broadcast during the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards which aired on BBC One on February 22. The incident occurred when Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson whose life inspired the BAFTA-nominated film I Swear involuntarily shouted the N-word as Black actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the award for Best Special Visual Effects. Davidson who also shouted other profanities throughout the ceremony later expressed deep regret clarifying that the outburst was a result of his condition and did not reflect his belief | Click Here...