BAFTA takes 'full responsibility' after racial slur is heard during ceremony The BAFTAs have apologised for "putting our guests in a difficult situation". 24 February 2026 The BAFTAs have taken "full responsibility" after John Davidson shouted a racial slur during Sunday's (23.02.26) ceremony. The slur was heard while Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage The organisation has responded after backlash following the incident in which the man with Tourette's syndrome - whose life is the inspiration for the film I Swear - shouted the N-word while Sinners co-stars Michael B.