BBC apologizes for failure to edit out racist shout
The shout, uttered by John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome, during the Bafta awards, was not removed in time.
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What is Tourette syndrome, what are tics and what happened at the Baftas?
A racial slur shouted during the awards show has raised questions about how Tourette’s outbursts should be understood
BBC producers say they ‘didn’t hear’ N-word slur as ‘working in a truck’, following second Baftas apology
Corporation says it is sorry that words spoken involuntarily during ceremony by John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome, were not edited out
Backlash mounts to Bafta N-word controversy as Jamie Foxx and Wendell Pierce criticise outburst
Foxx calls Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson’s shouts at the film awards ceremony ‘unacceptable’, while Sinners’ production designer criticises Bafta’s ‘throwaway’ apology
BAFTA apologises for profane outbursts from Tourette Syndrome campaigner John Davidson
The subject of 'I Swear' was heard shouting a racial slur as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented an award The post BAFTA apologises for profane outbursts from Tourette Syndrome campaigner John Davidson appeared first on NME.
Breaking Baz: Furious Outcry Over Tourette’s N-Word Outburst At BAFTAs Could Be A Teachable Moment
Can we please talk? There’s an ongoing outcry over John Davidson, the Tourette syndrome campaigner portrayed with empathy by double BAFTA recipient Robert Aramayo in the movie I Swear, and his unfortunate, involuntary eruption of the most offensive racial slur when Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were performing presenting duties during Sunday’s ceremony in London. […]
After the BAFTA incident, a man explained what it's like to live with Tourette's
AFTER the incident at the BAFTA Awards, a man with Tourette's syndrome describes the struggle of suppressing tics.
BBC Apologizes For “Strong & Offensive Language” After Failing To Cut N-Word From BAFTA Film Awards
The BBC has apologized after its coverage of the BAFTA Film Awards failed to cut a racial slur shouted by an audience member with Tourette syndrome. The BBC said it was sorry for the “strong and offensive language” featured during the ceremony, which was pre-recorded on a two-hour delay before broadcasting on BBC One. During […]
Backlash mounts to Bafta N-word controversy as Jamie Foxx and Wendell Pierce criticise outburst
Foxx calls Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson’s shouts at the film awards ceremony ‘unacceptable’ The fallout over Tourette syndrome (TS) activist John Davidson’s outbursts at the Baftas on Sun
Tourette Syndrome Activist Shouts N-Word at Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo at BAFTAs
During Black History Month??? Tourette Syndrome activist John Davidson was heard shouting the N-word during Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo's presentation at the BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday. Michael and Delroy's professionalism kept the show…
‘No surprise’: Robert Aramayo’s teachers knew Bafta winner was destined for great things
Awarded best actor and rising star for role as man with Tourette syndrome in I Swear the 33-year-old was ‘mesmerising’ even when learning his craft in Hull
Jamie Foxx Says Man Who Shouted N-Word at BAFTAs 'Meant That S**t'
BAFTA Awards host Alan Cumming cited John Davidson's Tourette Syndrome as the reason he shouted the N-word while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented onstage ... but Jamie Foxx isn't buying it
With N-word incident, Bafta have shot themselves in the foot | Catherine Shoard
In not editing out Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson’s shouted tics, Bafta have allowed their successful diversity drive to be overshadowed
‘Sinners’ Production Designer Hannah Beachler Decries BAFTA’s “Throw-Away” On-Stage Apology After N-Word Outburst
Sinners production designer Hannah Beachler has criticized Alan Cumming’s on-stage apology after the N-word was shouted by a Tourette’s campaigner during the BAFTA Film Awards. Cumming briefly paused the ceremony twice to acknowledge the involuntary shouting from Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson, who is the subject of biopic I Swear. Davidson was sat in the audience […]
BAFTAs Host Alan Cumming Asks for ‘Understanding’ as Tourette Syndrome Campaigner John Davidson Shouts ‘Strong Language’ and Slurs at Winners and Presenters
BAFTA Film Awards host Alan Cumming thanked the audience for their understanding on Sunday night after a number of outbursts from Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson during the show. Davidson, who is the inspiration for BAFTA-nominated movie “I Swear,” was diagnosed with the syndrome at the age of 25. His symptoms, which first began when he […]