BAFTA Apologizes “Unreservedly” to Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo After Tourette’s Outburst: “We Want to Acknowledge the Harm This Has Caused”

Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment BAFTA has released a full apology after a man with Tourette’s shouted a racial slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo while they presented the award for best visual effects on Sunday night. Headlines from Britain’s biggest night for film have focused on the painful moment that a Tourette’s campaigner, John Davidson, was heard shouting the N-word at Sinners twosome Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo as they took to the stage to present the BAFTA for best visual effects. The BBC has apologized for the “strong and offensive language” and for not cutting the racial slur from its final broadcast, which aired on a two-hour delay. Related Stories Movies From Trash to Treasure: How 'The Girl Who Cried Pearls' Turned Garbage Into an Oscar-Nominated Short Business Imax Posts $28 Million Chinese New Year Box Office, Down From Last Year's High Davidson is the inspiration behind Kirk Jones’ I Swear . It follows a man, played by Robert Aramayo — who, in a real upset, took home best actor for his performance in the film over the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothee Chalamet — in his struggle growing up with Tourette’s syndrome. The condition is characterized by sudden, involuntary, and repetitive movements or sounds, called “tics.” They can manifest as loud swearing or other outbursts, which BAFTA attendees were warned about ahead of the show Sunday night. The Scotsman left the room around 25 minutes into the show (of his own accord, The Hollywood Reporter understands), after various outbursts, including the slur and “Shut the fuck up” when BAFTA chair Sara Putt made her introductory remarks. After hours of silence, BAFTA asked The Hollywood Reporter to run their statement on the matter in full. See below. At the BAFTA Film Awards last night, our g...