The controversy surrounding the 2026 Baftas has escalated following comments from John Davidson, the Tourette syndrome campaigner who inadvertently shouted a racial slur during the ceremony. Davidson revealed in a recent interview with Variety that he was informed by Bafta that 'any swearing would be edited out of the broadcast.' He expressed his distress, stating, 'I can’t begin to explain how upset and distraught I have been' over the incident. This has intensified scrutiny on both Bafta and the BBC, as Davidson emphasized that they should have anticipated the challenges of broadcasting someone with Tourette's syndrome, especially given his previous work with the BBC.
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John Davidson'S Racial Slur Incident Sparks Baftas Controversy In London
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The 2026 Baftas face backlash after John Davidson, a Tourette syndrome campaigner, unintentionally shouted a racial slur. Calls for accountability and policy reviews are intensifying amid public ou...
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