Summary
John Davidson, a campaigner with Tourette's syndrome, called out the BBC for not editing out a racial slur he involuntarily shouted at the Bafta Film Awards. Davidson's condition involves involuntary verbal tics, which led to the incident being broadcast. The BBC apologized and removed the slur from its online platform.
Key Facts
- John Davidson has Tourette's syndrome, which causes involuntary verbal tics.
- During the Bafta Film Awards, he shouted a racial slur near black actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo.
- The BBC apologized for not editing out the slur before it was broadcast.
- BBC explained the slur came from Davidson’s involuntary tics due to his condition.
- The BBC has removed the offensive content from its online platform, BBC iPlayer.
- Davidson contacted Warner Bros to apologize directly to the actors involved.
- Davidson expressed concern about being seated near a microphone at the event.
- Bafta and its partners had discussed the potential for such incidents before the ceremony.
