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Delroy Lindo Addresses BAFTA N-Word Controversy, Calls for Awareness

3/6/2026

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Delroy Lindo addressed the N-word controversy at the BAFTAs after a slur by John Davidson was broadcast, highlighting Windrush-generation immigrants' contributions during his interview.
Delroy Lindo, presenting an award with Michael B. Jordan, did not grasp the incident's gravity.
BBC director-general Tim Davie said the slur was a genuine mistake.
The BBC said the first outburst went unheard due to confusion with a second slur.
John Davidson apologized for his remarks.

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Delroy Lindo addressed the N-word controversy at the BAFTAs after a slur by John Davidson was broadcast, highlighting Windrush-generation immigrants' contributions during his interview.
Delroy Lindo, presenting an award with Michael B. Jordan, did not grasp the incident's gravity.
BBC director-general Tim Davie said the slur was a genuine mistake.
The BBC said the first outburst went unheard due to confusion with a second slur.
John Davidson apologized for his remarks.