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Director Kirk Jones Blasts BBC for Bafta Blunder Broadcast!

By 2/27/2026
Director Kirk Jones Blasts BBC for Bafta Blunder Broadcast!

Hollywood is abuzz after 'I Swear' director Kirk Jones issued a fiery condemnation of the BBC for their controversial decision to air a racial slur during Sunday's Bafta ceremony. Amidst the glitz and glamour, advocate for Tourette’s syndrome John Davidson involuntarily uttered the N-word – an incident which was broadcast live despite a delay mechanism in place. The error sent shockwaves through the crowd as Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo stepped onto the stage, prompting apologies from both the network and Bafta officials. Jones, who is visibly upset at 61, vehemently criticized the blunder, commenting that Davidson was 'failed on several levels,' and expressed his astonishment that technical experts failed to catch and remove the slur before it reached viewers. Speaking to The Telegraph, the director expressed his dismay at the BBC, questioning how such an oversight could occur given there was ample time to edit the footage. The audience, forewarned about Davidson's condition, had given him a warm welcome. However, following the incident, the executive producer and activist expressed profound regret and left the event early, troubled by the controversy. The BBC has responded by removing the original broadcast from iPlayer, while Bafta has extended apologies to Jordan and Lindo. UK's Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is calling for a rapid investigation to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. Stay tuned - filmmakers and officials alike are calling for action following the Bafta broadcast mishap!

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