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BAFTA Apologizes for Uncensored Outbursts
28 Feb
Summary
- BAFTA took responsibility for a difficult guest situation.
- Microphones were for sound monitoring, not recording.
- Concerns raised over editorial safeguards and editing.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has issued an apology after host John Davidson's televised, uncensored commentary targeting actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo during the February 22nd awards ceremony. BAFTA stated it takes "full responsibility for putting our guests in a very difficult situation."
However, BAFTA clarified that the microphones mentioned by Davidson were not for recording sound but were intended for monitoring room loudness for equalization purposes. The organization also indicated it is reviewing "editorial safeguards" to understand why Davidson's remarks were not edited out prior to the show's streaming.
The BBC has described the failure to edit the controversial segments as a "serious mistake." Both BAFTA and the BBC are facing scrutiny over their preparedness and the subsequent handling of the incident, with each organization appearing to minimize its role in the affair.
