BAFTA and the BBC have apologized after a person with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur during the British Academy Film Awards. It could be heard as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting the visual effects award.
EU says US must honor a trade deal after court blocks Trump tariffsNew law puts Kansas at vanguard of denying trans identities on drivers licenses, birth certificatesJack Hughes lost teeth from a high-stick to the mouth before his Olympic gold-winning goalIt's a quiet box office weekend as 'GOAT' edges 'Wuthering Heights'Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floorCalifornia homeowner rolls out 'unwelcome' mat for black bear living under his houseWhy adults pursuing career growth or personal interests are the 'new majority' studentDemocrats are becoming a force in traditionally conservative The VillagesTrump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipesWhat is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane?Mississippi hospital system closes all clinics after ransomware attackSocial media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to childrenBuddhist monks rally in Sri Lanka to pressure the government for a wider role in affairs of stateGobiernos y empresas en vilo tras el fallo de la Corte Suprema de EEUU sobre aranceles de TrumpMexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during operation to capture himNew law puts Kansas at vanguard of denying trans identities on drivers licenses, birth certificatesJack Hughes lost teeth from a high-stick to the mouth before his Olympic gold-winning goalIt's a quiet box office weekend as 'GOAT' edges 'Wuthering Heights'Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floorCalifornia homeowner rolls out 'unwelcome' mat for black bear living under his houseWhy adults pursuing career growth or personal interests are the 'new majority' studentDemocrats are becoming a force in traditionally conservative The VillagesTrump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipesWhat is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane?Mississippi hospital system closes all clinics after ransomware attackSocial media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to childrenBuddhist monks rally in Sri Lanka to pressure the government for a wider role in affairs of stateGobiernos y empresas en vilo tras el fallo de la Corte Suprema de EEUU sobre aranceles de Trump.
EU says US must honor a trade deal after court blocks Trump tariffsNew law puts Kansas at vanguard of denying trans identities on drivers licenses, birth certificatesJack Hughes lost teeth from a high-stick to the mouth before his Olympic gold-winning goalIt's a quiet box office weekend as 'GOAT' edges 'Wuthering Heights'Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floorCalifornia homeowner rolls out 'unwelcome' mat for black bear living under his houseWhy adults pursuing career growth or personal interests are the 'new majority' studentDemocrats are becoming a force in traditionally conservative The VillagesTrump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipesWhat is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane?Mississippi hospital system closes all clinics after ransomware attackSocial media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to childrenBuddhist monks rally in Sri Lanka to pressure the government for a wider role in affairs of stateGobiernos y empresas en vilo tras el fallo de la Corte Suprema de EEUU sobre aranceles de TrumpMexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during operation to capture himNew law puts Kansas at vanguard of denying trans identities on drivers licenses, birth certificatesJack Hughes lost teeth from a high-stick to the mouth before his Olympic gold-winning goalIt's a quiet box office weekend as 'GOAT' edges 'Wuthering Heights'Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floorCalifornia homeowner rolls out 'unwelcome' mat for black bear living under his houseWhy adults pursuing career growth or personal interests are the 'new majority' studentDemocrats are becoming a force in traditionally conservative The VillagesTrump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipesWhat is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane?Mississippi hospital system closes all clinics after ransomware attackSocial media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to childrenBuddhist monks rally in Sri Lanka to pressure the government for a wider role in affairs of stateGobiernos y empresas en vilo tras el fallo de la Corte Suprema de EEUU sobre aranceles de Trump
John Davidson Delroy Lindo Michael B. Jordan BBC Public Media Movies Racism Celebrity General News Language Theater London Ed Palmer World News Entertainment Health Robert Aramayo World News
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
BAFTA Host Addresses Tourette’s Outbursts During CeremonyTourette's campaigner John Davidson shouted the “n-word“ and other expletives during the ceremony, prompting host Alan Cumming to address the crowd.
Read more »
Alan Cumming Addresses Tourette's Outbursts at 2026 BAFTA AwardsAlan Cumming thanked the 2026 BAFTA Awards audience for their understanding after John Davidson shouted involuntary outbursts due to Tourette's syndrome
Read more »
BBC says racial slur shouted at 'Sinners' actors during BAFTAs was result of Tourette syndromeMarlene Lenthang is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.
Read more »
BBC Apologizes for Racial Slur Yelled at BAFTAs, Attributed to Attendee with Tourette'sThe BBC apologized after a racial slur was yelled at the British Academy Film Awards, attributing the outburst to an attendee with Tourette syndrome. The incident occurred during the presentation by Black actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo. The broadcast also included other instances of offensive language, which host Alan Cumming attributed to Tourette syndrome.
Read more »
BAFTA Awards Disrupted by Tourette's Syndrome Campaigner: Offensive Slurs and Involuntary OutburstsThe BAFTA Film Awards were marred by disruptions caused by John Davidson, a Tourette's syndrome campaigner, who shouted offensive language during the ceremony. The event organizers issued apologies, attempting to explain the outbursts as involuntary tics related to his condition, while also trying to manage the fallout from the incidents.
Read more »
BAFTA Host Apologizes After Tourette Syndrome Activist’s ‘Strong Language’ UseThe 2026 BAFTA award show had several outbursts from Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson, prompting host Alan Cumming to address the same.
Read more »