US Edition'We were all let down': BAFTAs host on 'trauma triggering' film awards
Alan Cumming apologized for the BAFTAs incident where a Tourette's campaigner involuntarily shouted a racial slur live, calling for a review of broadcasting and censorship decisions.
- On Monday, BAFTAs host Alan Cumming called the Feb. 22 ceremony a 'trauma triggering shitshow' and apologised to Black and disabled communities after a racial slur was shouted onstage.
- Because John Davidson is the subject of I Swear, his presence drew attention to his tics; he has coprolalia, causing involuntary obscene outbursts, and sat 40 rows back after being told swearing would be edited out.
- The BBC later removed the broadcast from iPlayer after viewers saw the slur for more than 12 hours and described the error as a "serious mistake" while BAFTA apologised and launched a comprehensive review.
- Following the broadcast, John Davidson apologised, and BAFTA chair Sara Putt and chief executive Jane Millichip launched a review, while the BBC's executive complaints unit opened an investigation.
- Cumming said the incident highlighted race and disability tensions and urged recognition that 'words matter' as the BBC cut Akinola Davies Jr's 'Free Palestine' remark while keeping the slur, fueling debate.
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Alan Cumming apologizes for BAFTAs incident, calling it a 'trauma triggering s—show'
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