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BAFTAs Night of Controversy: Slur Cast Shadow on Lindo and Jordan
entertainment1 month ago

BAFTAs Night of Controversy: Slur Cast Shadow on Lindo and Jordan

At the BAFTA ceremony, host Alan Cumming said the night was let down after a racial slur was directed at Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan by Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson. Cumming apologized for the pain caused and for the broadcast’s handling of the incident, which he called a trauma-triggering fiasco. Davidson, who has coprolalia, explained his tics are involuntary and noted BAFTA had planned to edit swearing. The episode overshadowed the ceremony, and BAFTA pledged to learn from it and keep inclusion central.

via NBC News|
#alan-cumming#bafta#delroy-lindo
Bafta fallout: Cumming accuses BBC of airing slur and stifling free speech
entertainment1 month ago

Bafta fallout: Cumming accuses BBC of airing slur and stifling free speech

Alan Cumming criticized the BBC for not editing out a racial slur from the Baftas telecast and for censoring free speech, after John Davidson’s on-stage interruptions and the use of the N-word during the ceremony; some of Davidson’s tics were edited while the slur remained, prompting Bafta to launch a review and the BBC to apologize; a re-edited version exists, and Cumming suggested Bafta may consider a new host.

via The Guardian|
#alan-cumming#baftas-2026#bbc
Alan Cumming Breaks Silence on BAFTAs Backlash: A Trauma-Informed Apology
entertainment1 month ago

Alan Cumming Breaks Silence on BAFTAs Backlash: A Trauma-Informed Apology

Alan Cumming apologized for last week’s BAFTAs, saying the ceremony turned into a “trauma triggering” night and acknowledging pain caused to Black people and the Tourette’s community after an onstage incident in which a guest shouted the N-word (a Tourette’s tic). He urged that words matter, that judgment should be measured, and that trauma must be recognized, while criticizing broadcast decisions around slurs and free speech.

via Vulture|
#alan-cumming#baftas-2026#delroy-lindo
Cumming Breaks Silence on BAFTA Tourette’s Night
entertainment1 month ago

Cumming Breaks Silence on BAFTA Tourette’s Night

Alan Cumming addressed the BAFTA Tourette’s incident for the first time, posting an apology on Instagram and calling the night a trauma-triggering “sh*tshow.” He apologized to Black people worldwide and the Tourette’s community, stressed that words matter, and criticized both the broadcast of slurs and the lack of nuance in understanding the condition, noting the artists’ work was overshadowed by the night’s events.

via Deadline|
#alan-cumming#apology#bafta
Paddington Leads a Night of Snacks and Scandal at BAFTAs 2026
entertainment1 month ago

Paddington Leads a Night of Snacks and Scandal at BAFTAs 2026

The 2026 BAFTAs crowned One Battle After Another as Best Film, while the ceremony delivered memorable moments such as Paddington Bear presenting an award, Alan Cumming handing out British snacks to stars, and Jessie Buckley’s emotional Best Actress speech. The night also included a racist slur controversy and Prince William’s presence amid Epstein-files-related arrest news.

via The New York Times|
#alan-cumming#bafta-2026#entertainment
Tourette’s Outbursts at BAFTAs Prompt Host Apology and Spotlight on Disability
entertainment1 month ago

Tourette’s Outbursts at BAFTAs Prompt Host Apology and Spotlight on Disability

At the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, Tourette syndrome advocate John Davidson interrupted the ceremony with involuntary profanity while being featured as the subject of the biopic I Swear; host Alan Cumming apologized, stressing the outbursts were involuntary. Davidson’s disruptions subsided after he left, and actor Robert Aramayo, who portrayed him, won Best Lead Actor and received the BAFTA Rising Star award, paying tribute to Davidson and underscoring the film’s message.

via HuffPost|
#alan-cumming#bafta-awards#entertainment
Cumming Appeals for Understanding After Tourette’s Outbursts at BAFTA Awards
entertainment1 month ago

Cumming Appeals for Understanding After Tourette’s Outbursts at BAFTA Awards

At the BAFTA Film Awards, host Alan Cumming urged the audience to understand after several involuntary outbursts from Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson, including strong language; Davidson reportedly left the ceremony and BAFTA did not comment on broadcast edits, highlighting ongoing discussions about Tourette’s and disability awareness.

via Variety|
#alan-cumming#bafta-awards#entertainment
entertainment7 months ago

Alan Cumming Finds Healing in 'Avengers: Doomsday' After 'X2' Experience

Alan Cumming, who played Nightcrawler in 'X2,' found returning to the role in 'Avengers: Doomsday' to be a healing experience after a difficult filming process for the original X2 film, which he described as miserable and abusive. The new project, shot recently, was enjoyable and rejuvenating for him, especially at age 60, and features a star-studded cast including Robert Downey Jr. and others.

via Deadline|
#alan-cumming#avengers-doomsday#entertainment
television7 months ago

NBC Launches Civilian Version of 'The Traitors' with Alan Cumming

NBC is launching a non-celebrity version of the reality series 'The Traitors' with Alan Cumming as host, filmed in spring, aiming to attract a new audience and featuring civilian players in a highly addictive gameplay format. The show has previously featured celebrity contestants and is set to return for a fourth season in 2026, with plans for a fifth.

via Variety|
#alan-cumming#nbc#non-celebrity-season
'The Traitors' Season 3: All-Star Cast Includes Reality TV Legends and Bravo Stars
entertainment1 year ago

'The Traitors' Season 3: All-Star Cast Includes Reality TV Legends and Bravo Stars

The Traitors season 3, hosted by Alan Cumming, will return in early 2025 with a star-studded cast including Survivor and Big Brother legends, as well as Tom Sandoval and Sam Asghari. Contestants will compete in a remote Scottish castle for a chance to win up to $250,000, with hidden "Traitors" attempting to "murder" the "Faithful" contestants to claim the prize.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
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