John Davidson Feels Shame Following Slurs During the BAFTA Awards
The BBC and BAFTA apologized after a racial slur shouted by John Davidson was broadcast during the film awards despite a tape delay.John Davidson expressed deep shame for the involuntary outbursts that also included a verbal attack on ceremony host Alan Cumming.The incident occurred while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage, prompting a review into the editorial failure by the BBC.Jonte Richardson resigned from a talent jury as
Kemi Badenoch and
Dawn Butler criticized the lack of protection for Black guests.