Delroy Lindo Responds to Racial Slur Incident at 2026 BAFTA Awards

During the 2026 BAFTA Awards in London, a racial slur was directed at actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan by audience member John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome. The incident, which was broadcast live and widely condemned, led to apologies from BAFTA and Davidson. At the 2026 NAACP Image Awards, Lindo expressed gratitude for the support received, describing the experience as difficult, while Jordan did not comment directly. The event sparked widespread solidarity from celebrities and organizers.