BBC Apologizes After Man with Tourette Syndrome Screams Racial Slur at Black Presenters During BAFTA Awards

Controversy took over at a British film awards event after outbursts — including the n-word — interrupted two black presenters on stage.

The slur took place while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, who starred in “Sinners,” were presenting the award for best visual effects. It was not cut from the broadcast, according toNBC News.

“Some viewers may have heard strong and offensive language during the BAFTA Film Awards 2026,” a BBC representative said.

“This arose from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette syndrome, and was not intentional. We apologize for any [offense] caused by the language heard,” the BBC said.

#BAFTAFilmAwardshost Alan Cumming thanked the audience for their “understanding” after a series of audible outbursts from Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson interrupted the ceremony.

• One incident saw Davidson shout the n-word while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on…pic.twitter.com/Spk5MlExxV

— Variety (@Variety)February 22, 2026

The outbursts appeared to come from John Davidson, whose life was the inspiration for the film “I Swear.”

The movie explores Davidson’s diagnosis of Tourette syndrome and his efforts to increase awareness of the syndrome, one symptom of which is uncontrollable swearing.

As reported byVariety, Davidson dropped other f-bombs during the event.

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