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BAFTA apologises to Michael B Jordan after guest with Tourette syndrome shouts racial slur
short by Bhawana Chaudhary / on Tuesday, 24 February, 2026
BAFTA has released an apology after Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson shouted a racial slur at actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo while they presented an award at the ceremony. BAFTA said the syndrome causes involuntary verbal tics that an individual has no control over. "We take full responsibility for putting our guests in a difficult situation," said BAFTA.
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