Summary
During the Bafta Film Awards, host Alan Cumming apologized after a Tourette's campaigner accidentally said a racial slur on stage. The incident sparked criticism, leading the BBC to remove the broadcast from its online platform. Bafta and the BBC have both apologized for the situation.
Key Facts
- Alan Cumming hosted the Bafta Film Awards.
- A Tourette's campaigner unintentionally shouted a racial slur during the event.
- The incident happened while two Black actors were presenting on stage.
- The BBC broadcasted the ceremony with a two-hour delay and later removed it from iPlayer.
- Bafta and BBC have issued apologies for the broadcast of the slur.
- The BBC's executive complaints unit is investigating the broadcast incident.
- Cumming apologized on stage and later on Instagram for the distress caused.
- The BBC acknowledged another slur was cut from the broadcast.
