The controversy surrounding the 2026 Baftas has escalated following the BBC's apology for failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by John Davidson, a Tourette syndrome campaigner, during the ceremony. Davidson expressed his distress over the incident, stating, 'I can’t begin to explain how upset and distraught I have been,' particularly after being assured that any offensive language would be removed. BBC director general Tim Davie has labeled the incident a 'serious mistake' and has initiated a fast-track investigation into how the slur was broadcasted, amidst rising anger from both the public and within the organization. The BBC's complaints unit is now tasked with examining the editorial failures that allowed Davidson's tics to be audible throughout the ceremony, as highlighted by critics like Jason Okundaye from The Guardian.
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Baftas 2026: John Davidson'S Racial Slur And Bbc Apology
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The 2026 Baftas face backlash after the BBC aired a racial slur by John Davidson. The BBC apologizes, initiates an investigation, and reviews policies amid public outrage for better content managem...
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