BBC says second racist slur was edited out of ceremony, as filmmaker quits as BAFTA judge

The BBC has confirmed that a second racist slur was edited out of the BAFTA ceremony broadcast, but admitted the first was ...

Bafta judge quits after ‘utterly unforgiveable’ N-word outburst

'I feel compelled to withdraw from the Bafta emerging talent judging panel' ...

Filmmaker quits role as Bafta judge after 'unforgivable' handling of racist slur at awards ceremony

FIlmmaker Jonte Richardson has announced he's stepping down as a Bafta judge following the academy's response to Tourette's ...

The BAFTA's N-word controversy and bungled apology, explained: How show producers failed Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, and viewers (latest updates)

Despite a tape delay and edits to the show for length, the slur was included in the BBC broadcast - and the apologies took 24 hours to get right.
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Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn’s compartment syndrome scare explained

One of the U.S.’s most decorated downhill skiers, Lindsey Vonn, revealed she almost had to have her leg amputated because of ...

BAFTA Apologises To Michael B Jordan And Delroy Lindo Over Racial Slur: "Was Not Intentional"

The BBC admitted it failed to edit out the offensive language before airing the program ...

How Tourette’s causes involuntary outbursts – and what people with the condition want you to know

Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson has explained he left the British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAs) ceremony early on Monday night, aware his outbursts were causing distress. Davidson was ...

The Anguish of a Tourette’s Outburst

Tourette’s syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder tied to disruptions in the brain circuits that regulate movement and habit formation. The disorder starts in childhood and is characterized by ...

John Davidson Gives First Interview and Explains Tourette's Tics After Shouting N-Word and Other Slurs at BAFTAs: ‘I Felt a Wave of Shame' (EXCLUSIVE)

John Davidson, the Scottish Tourette’s syndrome activist and real-life inspiration for "I Swear," was thrust into the ...

The BAFTA Tourette’s Controversy Isn’t So Simple. A Black Disability Advocate Explains Why.

John Davidson shouted a racial slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo at the BAFTAs. The worst kind of social media storm ...
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What is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane?

ALS is slightly more common in men than in women and tends to strike in midlife, between the ages of 40 and 60. Dane, known ...