BAFTAs: Attendee outburst included a racial slur and prompted host's appeal

At the BAFTAs an attendee's outburst was reported as including a racial slur, and host Alan Cumming thanked the audience for their patience and urged compassion while awards were presented.

At the BAFTA film awards, an attendee's repeated outbursts were audible during the ceremony and were reported as including a racial slur. The individual involved has been identified in coverage as campaigner John Davidson, who is associated with Tourette's syndrome awareness. Host Alan Cumming spoke to the audience after the disruptions, thanked attendees for their patience and emphasized compassion and awareness of Tourette's. The ceremony continued and several awards were presented to films and performers. Reported highlights: - An outburst by campaigner John Davidson occurred during the ceremony and was reported as including a racial slur. - Host Alan Cumming addressed the audience, expressed thanks for patience and called for compassion while drawing attention to Tourette's syndrome awareness. - The ceremony proceeded and notable winners included the film 'Sinners' and actor Robert Aramayo among other awardees. - No official legal or procedural next step was announced during the broadcast. Summary: The incident shifted some attention at the ceremony toward questions of awareness and compassion for Tourette's syndrome while the awards continued to be presented. The host's remarks framed the moment in terms of patience and understanding. Undetermined at this time.