Delroy Lindo thankful for love and support' after N-word incident at Baftas

"We appreciate all the support and love that we have been shown. He called it a classic case of something that could be very negative becoming very positive. TS activist John Davidson shouted the slur while Jordan and Lindo were on stage presenting at the 22 February Bafta awards ceremony."

"I just want to take a moment and just send you so much love for your class, King said, noting Lindo and Jordan's presence in the audience. The London-born Lindo later addressed the Bafta controversy alongside Sinners director Ryan Coogler."

"Tony award winner Wendell Pierce was among the many to publicly offer support for Lindo and Jordan demanding apologies on their behalf while voicing dismay over the incident. The British broadcaster has faced considerable criticism for failing to edit the slur out."

During the Bafta awards ceremony on February 22, Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson involuntarily shouted a racial slur while Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan presented an award. The BBC faced criticism for not editing out the slur from its broadcast. At the subsequent NAACP Image Awards, Lindo expressed gratitude for the support both men received, characterizing the situation as something negative becoming positive. Actor Regina King publicly praised their composure, and fellow actor Wendell Pierce demanded apologies on their behalf. Director Ryan Coogler and Jordan also addressed the controversy. The film Sinners, starring both men, won best motion picture at the NAACP ceremony and recently received 16 Oscar nominations.

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