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Back to EpisodesBAFTA Awards: Activist's Outburst Sparks Debate
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BAFTA Awards 2026: Activists Outburst Overshadows Ceremony
At the 2026 BAFTA Awards, a Scottish activist with Tourettes syndrome, John Davidson, shouted offensive terms, including racial slurs, during the ceremony. The incident occurred as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the nominees for best special visual effects. Host Alan Cumming addressed the outburst, explaining it was involuntary due to Davidsons condition. Despite the controversy, the show continued, but social media erupted with backlash and debate over empathy and understanding.
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