"In a statement the BBC said: Some viewers may have heard strong and offensive language during the Bafta film awards. This arose from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette syndrome, and as explained during the ceremony it was not intentional. We apologise that this was not edited out prior to broadcast and it will now be removed from the version on BBC iPlayer."
"He was heard several times shouting during the ceremony, including the N-word while actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan were on stage presenting the evening's first prize. During the ceremony Baftas host Alan Cumming made announcements explaining the situation, saying: Tourette syndrome is a disability, and the tics you've heard tonight are involuntary, which means the person who has Tourette syndrome has no control over their language. We apologise if you are offended tonight."
The BBC apologised and removed the Bafta film awards broadcast from iPlayer and said it will re-edit the programme. The offensive language aired overnight resulted from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette syndrome, according to the BBC. The incident was sparked by activist John Davidson, who attended because the film I Swear was nominated; he was heard shouting several times, including the N-word while Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan were presenting. Baftas host Alan Cumming announced that the tics were involuntary and apologised to viewers. Several actors and a production designer criticised the handling and sought fuller apologies.
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