BAFTA backlash.
On Sunday, Jamie Foxx accused Tourette’s activist John Davidson of shouting a racial slur during Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo’s awards ceremony at the 2026 BAFTAs.
Fox, 58, commented on an Instagram clip of the controversial moment, calling it “unacceptable.”
“No, that’s what he meant,” the Oscar winner wrote. “Of all the words, can you say that Tourette’s words say that?”
On Sunday, Davidson hurled the N-word as Jordan, 39, and Lindor, 73, presented the award for best visual effects for “Avatar: Fire and Ash.”
BAFTA Awards presenter Alan Cumming apologized for the incident, which was not edited out of the BBC One broadcast.
“You may have noticed that there is strong language in the background. This may be part of how Tourette syndrome manifests for some people, as the film explores that experience,” Cumming told the audience.
The “Traitor” host also said that “Tourette syndrome is a disorder” and that “the tics you heard tonight are involuntary.”
Cumming, 61, added: “Thank you for understanding and working together to create a space that is respectful to all.”
The BBC also issued a statement apologizing for the incident, with a spokesperson saying: “Some viewers may have heard strongly offensive language during the BAFTAs.”
“This resulted from an involuntary verbal tic associated with Tourette syndrome and was not intentional, as explained during the ceremony,” the statement added.
Other stars who have reacted to Davidson’s use of racial slurs include “Sinners” production designer Hannah Beachler and “The Wire” alum Wendell Pierce.
“This situation is highly unlikely, but it happened three times that night, including one directed at me as I was on my way to dinner after the show,” Beachler claimed on X after the ceremony.
“I understand and deeply understand why this is an impossible situation. I know that we must deal with this with grace and continue to move forward,” the 55-year-old added. “But what made it worse was the apology at the end of the show that was dropped with, ‘If we offended you.’ Of course we were offended.”
Meanwhile, Pearce said the situation was “upsetting”, saying the “initial reaction” of those involved was not a “full and full (sic) apology” to Jordan and Lind.
“The insults towards them take precedence,” the 62-year-old added. “The reason for the racist slur is irrelevant.”
Page Six has reached out to representatives for Jordan and Lind.
