'Bad people': Alan Cumming criticises Bafta after N-word outburst
The host of the film awards ceremony at which Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson shouted a racial slur has said he won’t host it again
TL;DR
- Alan Cumming has criticized Bafta organizers as "bad people" for their handling of an N-word outburst by Tourette activist John Davidson during the film awards.
- Cumming, the ceremony's host, stated that the organizers "weren’t doing their jobs properly" and had not prepared adequately.
- John Davidson shouted the N-word twice and a slur aimed at Cumming during the ceremony, which was broadcast by the BBC.
- The BBC and Bafta both issued apologies, and an independent review commissioned by Bafta found no evidence of malicious intent by those involved in delivering the event.
- Cumming claimed he and the audience were not warned about potential slurs, despite Bafta apparently being aware that Davidson had used the N-word previously.
- Cumming apologized during the ceremony for any offense caused by Davidson's tics, which are associated with Tourette syndrome.
- Davidson stated his tics are involuntary and not a reflection of his beliefs, expressing distress over the impact of his actions.
- Cumming confirmed he has no plans to host the Baftas again, describing the gig as a "tough gig."