BBC apologises after racial slur is shouted out during BAFTAs ceremony The BBC has issued a statement after John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome, shouted out the N-word during the 2026 BAFTAs ceremony. 23 February 2026 The BBC has apologised for a racial slur shouted during the 2026 BAFTAs ceremony. Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting a BAFTAs prize at the time At the first award was presented at the event on Sunday (22.02.26) evening, viewers heard the N-word being shouted out as Black actors and Sinners castmates Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo spoke on stage.