John Davidson Says BAFTA Swore Outbursts Would Be Edited Out
Vulture • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) apologized for an incident during the February 22 awards show where activist John Davidson, who has Tourette’s, shouted the N-word while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage.
- Davidson criticized BAFTA and the BBC for failing to properly manage the broadcast delay and audio control, noting that despite being informed swearing would be edited out, his outbursts were still aired.
- Davidson emphasized that he was seated far from the stage and that the organizers should have anticipated his condition and taken stronger measures to prevent his tics from being broadcast.
- Davidson and his team reached out to the affected stars and production designer Hannah Beachler, who expressed frustration with the
