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BAFTA notified the BBC about John Davidson’s involuntary racial slur broadcast at the BAFTA Film Awards, with BAFTA pressing for the ceremony’s removal from iPlayer and the BBC launching an expedited editorial review to explain why the incident wasn’t cut, amid scrutiny from UK officials.
BBC Chair Samir Shah attended the BAFTA Film Awards and was in the Royal Festival Hall when John Davidson’s involuntary N-word interruption was broadcast on BBC One; Shah reportedly did not hear the remark, while the incident has sparked criticism of the BBC’s handling and editing, prompting reviews by both BBC and BAFTA. Shah is a BAFTA member attending as a guest rather than a BBC employee, and Warner Bros. Discovery raised concerns that were conveyed to BAFTA.
Tourette’s activist John Davidson says Bafta and the BBC told him any swearing would be cut from the Baftas broadcast, but an audible N-word moment occurred on stage. He explains his tics can involuntarily produce offensive words and has apologised to those affected, while backers and the broadcaster face criticism. Bafta and the BBC issued apologies and launched a comprehensive review, with a Bafta judge resigning and Warner Bros. noting shortcomings in response.
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners becomes the most-nominated film in Oscar history with 16 nominations (including best film and director), while BAFTA night is overshadowed by a racist on-stage remark. The film blends Southern Gothic horror with Black history, faith, and music, featuring Raphael Saadiq and Ludwig Göransson’s score and the song I Lied to You, with Miles Canton portraying Sammie; it is distributed by Warner Bros.
Tourette’s activist John Davidson explains his involuntary N‑word outburst at the BAFTAs was driven by coprolalia, says it was supposed to be edited out and questions why a microphone was so close to him, urging broadcasters to better anticipate Tourette’s in live ceremonies.
The BAFTAs delivered notable shocks in key acting categories and reinforced the Oscar race’s unpredictability: Wunmi Mosaku won Best Supporting Actress and Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor, fueling a three-way precursor split among major awards and complicating forecasts for who’ll win. Amy Madigan’s BAFTA absence narrows the field in Supporting Actress. One Battle After Another rides momentum for Best Picture after a BAFTA Best Film win, while the Best International Feature race remains tight between Sentimental Value and I’m Still Here. With upcoming Producers Guild and Actor Awards on the horizon, the final Oscar lineup remains up in the air.
The BBC confirmed it removed a second racial slur from its BAFTA Film Awards coverage and apologized after the remark aired; chief content officer Kate Phillips said the edit was aired in error, the iPlayer broadcast has been taken down, and BAFTA has launched a comprehensive review.
BAFTA’s acting prizes delivered several surprises that diverged from Critics Choice and Golden Globes: Jessie Buckley dominated Best Actress for Hamnet, Sean Penn won Supporting Actor, Wunmi Mosaku won Supporting Actress for Sinners, and Robert Aramayo pulled a shocking Best Actor win for I Swear. The results muddy Oscar predictions, especially with Timothée Chalamet still in play but no longer as clear a frontrunner. One Battle After Another led BAFTA wins, crafting a season-wide pattern that still leaves the final Oscar outcomes wide open as PGA and SAG precursor awards loom, with the Movies Fantasy League updating its standings accordingly.
At the Bafta ceremony, Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson shouted the N-word, triggering backlash and a wider debate over whether the act was deliberate or an involuntary tic. Supporters argued that coprolalia makes such outbursts involuntary, while others urged apologies and better understanding of Tourette's. The incident coincided with coverage of a film about the disorder that won awards, and it prompted discussions about how media and audiences should respond to tics and race, with advocates calling for greater awareness and empathy.
A BBC chief content officer apologised to staff for not editing a racial slur from the Bafta film awards telecast after the N-word was audible on stage; the clip was removed from iPlayer amid backlash as Bafta launches a comprehensive review, with ongoing fallout including political criticism and a Bafta judge’s resignation, and Google also apologised for an AI-generated prompt linked to the incident.
Jonte Richardson resigns from Bafta's emerging talent judging panel, condemning the organisation's handling of the on-stage N-word outburst during the ceremony, when a Tourette's campaigner shouted the slur as Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan presented. The incident sparked widespread backlash over Bafta and BBC editing and guidance; Bafta apologised, John Davidson left the auditorium, and industry figures called for accountability and lasting action to protect Black guests and creators.
Jonte Richardson, a BAFTA jury member, resigned, criticizing the British Academy for its handling of a racial slur directed at a Tourette's campaigner during the BAFTA Film Awards, while Warner Bros. pressed BAFTA to remove the slur and the BBC apologized for its broadcast; BAFTA acknowledged responsibility and host Alan Cumming framed Tourette's as involuntary.
Warner Bros. contacted BAFTA to have the involuntary N-word outburst by John Davidson edited from BBC’s time-delayed broadcast of the BAFTA Film Awards. BAFTA apologized and took responsibility for placing guests in a difficult situation; the broadcast aired with the slur, triggering backlash and scrutiny over how the incident was handled by BBC, BAFTA, and Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. pressed BAFTA within minutes of an involuntary racial slur directed at stars at the BAFTA Film Awards, asking that the moment be cut from the BBC broadcast; BAFTA apologized and the BBC removed the footage from iPlayer amid competing accounts from Penny Lane TV and gallery staff, while Warner Bros. sought further talks with the BBC, though no meeting materialized.
At the 2026 BAFTA Awards in London’s Royal Festival Hall, a couture-drenched red carpet showcased standout bespoke looks—from Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton to Teyana Taylor in Burberry—plus coordinated royal style from the Prince and Princess of Wales. The night pulled in other stars like Rose Byrne, Kerry Washington, and Sadie Sink, with designers including Miu Miu, Prada, Gucci, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton shaping the evening’s most-talked-about ensembles.