By now, the story of Tourette Syndrome activist John Davidson involuntarily using a racial slur when Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo took the stage to present an award has become the most talked-about event of the 2025-2026 award season. While most seem to agree that Davidson could not control his speech in that moment and did not have racist intent, the British Academy and the BBC broadcast have both been scrutinized for not taking more steps to prevent such offensive language from being heard on air and by those in the room.
Both organizations have put out statements of apology following the events of the show, with BAFTA also announcing a “comprehensive review” of its policies.
Now, Davidson himself has weighed in on the topic. In a new interview with Variety, Davidson echoed the many commentators…
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