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BAFTA Host Alan Cumming Apologizes After John Davidson’s N-Word Outburst: ‘A Trauma Triggering S—show’

March 3, 2026 at 03:15 AM
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BAFTA Host Alan Cumming Apologizes After John Davidson’s N-Word Outburst: ‘A Trauma Triggering S—show’
BAFTAs host Alan Cumming took to Instagram on Monday to address the outburst of Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson at the 79th edition of the ceremony, during which he shouted the N-word while “Sinners” stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage. “What should’ve been an evening celebrating creativity as well as diversity and inclusion […]

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BAFTAs host Alan Cumming took to Instagram on Monday to address the outburst of Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson at the 79th edition of the ceremon BAFTAs host Alan Cumming took to Instagram on Monday to address the outburst of Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson at the 79th edition of the ceremon Monitor developments in BAFTA for further updates.

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BAFTAs host Alan Cumming took to Instagram on Monday to address the outburst of Tourette’s campaigne

BAFTAs host Alan Cumming took to Instagram on Monday to address the outburst of Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson at the 79th edition of the ceremony, during which he shouted the N-word while “Sinners” stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage. “What should’ve been an evening celebrating creativity as well as diversity and inclusion […] Home TV News Mar 2, 2026 7:15pm PT BAFTA Host Alan Cumming Apologizes After John Davidson’s N-Word Outburst: ‘A Trauma Triggering S—show’ By Jack Dunn Plus Icon Jack Dunn Latest ‘God of War’ Creator Says TV First Look Is ‘So Dumb’ and ‘Terrible’: Looks Like He’s ‘S—ing in the Woods’ 2 hours ago Original ‘Scream 7’ Directors Say Their Version Was Going to ‘F— You Up’: ‘How Hard Can We Go With This?’ 2 days ago Rosie O’Donnell, Mark Ruffalo, Jack White and More Speak Out Against U.S. Attack on Iran: ‘”Department of War.” They Weren’t Kidding About That’ 2 days ago See All Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images BAFTAs host Alan Cumming took to Instagram on Monday to address the outburst of Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson at the 79th edition of the ceremony, during which he shouted the N-word while “Sinners” stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage. “What should’ve been an evening celebrating creativity as well as diversity and inclusion turned into a trauma triggering shitshow,” Cumming wrote. “I’m so sorry for all the pain Black people have felt at hearing that word echoed around the world. I’m so sorry the Toruettes community has been reminded of the lack of understanding and tolerance that abounds regarding their condition.” Popular on Variety Related Stories ‘Evil Dead’ Actor Bruce Campbell Says He Has Cancer That’s ‘Treatable’ but Not ‘Curable’: But ‘I'm a Tough Old Son of a Bitch’
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