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N-word on live award show: BAFTA, BBC apologise to Michael B Jordan, Delroy Lindo for racist slur

The 2026 BAFTA Awards faced backlash after John Davidson, a guest with Tourette’s syndrome, shouted the N-word live on stage. BAFTA and the BBC apologised to Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, and viewers.

BBC apologises to Trump over Edited speech, refuses to pay compensation

"BBC chair Samir Shah has separately sent a personal letter to the White House making clear to President Trump that he and the corporation are sorry for the edit of the president's speech on 6 January 2021, which featured in the programme," the BBC said in a statement on Thursday.

BBC chief Tim Davie and news head Deborah Turness resign over Trump speech editing scandal

Political leaders in the UK also weighed in calling the resignations a “wake-up call” for the organisation. Some expressed hope that this would lead to greater accountability and transparency in how the BBC handles sensitive political issues.