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Michael B. Jordan was reportedly left 'disgusted' after a from the audience while he and costar Delroy Lindo were presenting on stage at the 2026 Film Awards.
The shocking outburst came from John Davidson MBE, a guest who has Tourette syndrome, a neurological condition that causes involuntary verbal tics.
Hours after the incident that blindsided both men, insiders told the Daily Mail that organizers were sent into a desperate scramble backstage.
'Delroy and Michael, like everyone else, didn't expect what happened to happen,' a source told Daily Mail. 'In the moment, they didn't know what was happening, and they have since talked about it with each other, and they both agreed they did the right thing and didn't address it, didn't give it any life more than it ended up turning into.'
The insider added that the actors were determined to stay focused on why they were there.
'They were there to do a job, to celebrate, and they did that. It is very unfortunate with the fallout, but they both are hoping that this can be a teachable moment.'
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'They both don't want this to hinder the rest of award season and potential future wins for Sinners,' the source stressed. 'They know that they will have to address it and will be asked about it over and over.'
Michael B. Jordan was reportedly left 'disgusted' after a racial slur was shouted from the audience while he and costar Delroy Lindo were presenting on stage at the BAFTA Film Awards
Still, they are said to be 'looking to have a conversation with John' and finding a way for the moment to 'unite us rather than to continue to divide us.'
A second source, however, claimed that the situation worsened behind the scenes.
'I can only add that I am and always have been deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning,' Davidson began. 'I wanted to thank BAFTA and everyone involved in the awards last night for their support and understanding and inviting me to attend the broadcast.'
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He continued: 'I appreciated the announcement to the auditorium in advance of the recording, warning everyone that my tics are involuntary and are not a reflection of my personal beliefs. I was heartened by the round of applause that followed this announcement and felt welcomed and understood in an environment that would normally be impossible for me.'
'I was in attendance to celebrate the film of my life, I Swear, which more than any film or TV documentary, explains the origins, condition, traits and manifestations of Tourette Syndrome. I have spent my life trying to support and empower the Tourette’s community and to teach empathy, kindness and understanding from others and I will continue to do so. I chose to leave the auditorium early into the ceremony as I was aware of the distress my tics were causing,' he concluded.
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