The British Academy of Film and Television Arts and BBC have apologised after a racial slur was heard during the BAFTA Awards broadcast. The remark was made by Tourette’s activist John Davidson when Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting the award for Best Visual Effects during Sunday’s ceremony. It sparked criticism, with authorities clarifying how a person with Tourette syndrome can have involuntary tics.

BAFTA and BBC apologise for racial slur during ceremony

The incident prompted the British Academy of Film and Television Arts to apologise for “offensive language that carries incomparable trauma and pain for so many,” adding, “We would like to thank Michael and Delroy for their incredible dignity and professionalism.”