BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show
The BBC apologized Sunday for the “strong and offensive language” that was shouted during the taping of the British Academy Film Awards after a clip of an attendee yelling a racial slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo sparked outrage online.
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2 developments- Feb 23BBC says racial slur shouted at 'Sinners' actors during BAFTAs was result of Tourette syndrome
- Feb 25Only center coverage:BBC to conduct fast-track investigation into broadcasting of racial slur from Baftas
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BAFTAs apologize after guest with Tourette syndrome uses racial slur during ceremony
BBC says racial slur shouted at 'Sinners' actors during BAFTAs was result of Tourette syndrome
BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show
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11 viewpointsBBC apologises for 'involuntary' Tourette's racial slur during BAFTA awards
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2 viewpointsBBC issues apology after man with Tourette syndrome shouted racial slur at Black actors during BAFTA Awards
BAFTA Awards: BBC and Host Alan Cumming Apologize After Racial Slur Shouted by Guest With Tourette’s
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