Summary
The BBC edited out a racial slur from its broadcast of the Bafta awards ceremony, but another slur was not removed, leading to an apology. The offensive word was shouted by a Tourette's campaigner during the presentation of an award by US actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo.
Key Facts
- A racial slur was yelled during the Bafta awards when Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage.
- The BBC removed a different racial slur but missed this one before broadcasting the show.
- The incident was related to an involuntary verbal tic from a person with Tourette syndrome.
- BBC's content officer, Kate Phillips, apologized for the mistake, saying it was unintentional.
- The ceremony was delayed by two hours for broadcast, allowing the chance for edits.
- The affected part of the ceremony was briefly available on BBC's iPlayer before being taken down.
- Labour MP Dawn Butler demanded an explanation, calling the broadcast of the slur "painful and unforgivable."
- Bafta and the broadcaster issued an apology to Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, acknowledging the error.
