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Baftas N-word Uproar: BBC Apologizes for Broadcast Blunder
24 Feb
Summary
- BBC executive apologized for failing to edit a racial slur from Baftas broadcast.
- A Tourette syndrome campaigner's involuntary tic was heard shouting the N-word.
- Bafta is conducting a review after immediate concerns were flagged during the ceremony.
A senior BBC executive has issued a sincere apology to staff for the accidental broadcast of a racial slur during the recent Bafta film awards ceremony. The offensive term was inadvertently included when a campaigner with Tourette syndrome experienced an involuntary verbal tic.
Despite efforts by the editing team to remove such instances, this particular slur was aired in error. The BBC has taken full responsibility, removing the broadcast from its platform and explaining that producers did not hear the slur during their review process.
Bafta has also initiated a comprehensive review into the incident, acknowledging the harm caused and apologizing to those affected. Both organizations are working to address the situation and prevent future occurrences, with an investigation underway to understand the full circumstances.
