BBC apologises after racial slur is broadcast during Bafta awards ceremony

The slur was shouted by a member of the audience who reportedly had Tourette syndrome
BBC apologises after racial slur is broadcast during Bafta awards ceremony

The slur was made while Michael B Jordan was presenting an award with Delroy Lindo (James Manning/PA)

The BBC has apologised for “any offence caused” after a racial slur shouted during the Bafta Film Awards ceremony was broadcast.

The slur was shouted by a member of the audience who reportedly had Tourette syndrome as Sinners actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan presented the award for special visual effects at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.

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