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At the 98th Oscars, Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for Sinners, and Pedro Pascal’s ecstatic reaction from the audience quickly went viral; a separate moment showed Delroy Lindo’s wife maneuvering to stand as Pascal celebrated, turning the moment into a dual-clip viral moment.
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.
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.
Delroy Lindo expressed gratitude for the love and support shown by fans after a man with Tourette syndrome shouted the N-word while Lindo and Michael B. Jordan presented at the Bafta Awards. The BBC faced criticism for not editing the slur, and the moment drew public support for the actors at the NAACP Image Awards, where Jordan won entertainer of the year and Sinners took best motion picture.
Delroy Lindo publicly addressed the racial slur hurled at him and Michael B. Jordan at the BAFTA Awards, thanking supporters at the NAACP Impact Awards and noting the incident’s turn toward unity. The controversy over the broadcast’s handling of the slur drew criticism from figures like Jamie Foxx and contributed to a BAFTA jury member’s resignation, with Lindo emphasizing community resilience and positivity amid negativity.
activist John Davidson says BAFTA told guests that any swearing would be edited from the broadcast, but his Tourette’s-related onstage outbursts still appeared on air; he criticizes BAFTA and the BBC for not adequately controlling sound and the ceremony’s coverage, pointing to inconsistencies like a later edit of another speaker’s line and calling for stronger safeguards when events involve Tourette’s.
BAFTA’s 2026 nominations deliver five pivotal moments that could tilt the Oscar race: Kate Hudson’s Best Actress nod boosts her campaign alongside the other frontrunners; Amy Madigan’s Best Supporting Actress chances are hurt by BAFTA’s omission; Delroy Lindo was snubbed by BAFTA despite an Oscar nod, complicating his path; KPop Demon Hunters was excluded from BAFTA’s Animated Feature lineup, opening room for other contenders at the Oscars; Chase Infiniti earns a Rising Star nomination, adding a wildcard to the endgame as One Battle After Another and Sinners duel for Best Picture. Gold Derby’s odds still favor One Battle After Another for Best Picture, with Sinners a distant challenger.
BAFTA's nominations push Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another to the Oscar forefront with 14 nods, while Delroy Lindo’s snub highlights ongoing BAFTA–Oscar dynamics. Amy Madigan’s work in Weapons is noted amid the chatter, and a new AMPAS rule requiring members to confirm they’ve watched all nominated titles could reshape voting. The changes add a layer of unpredictability to the race as SAG/BAFTA results continue to influence final Oscar outcomes.
London-born actor Delroy Lindo earned a surprise Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination, part of a record 16-nod haul for his project, underscoring his long-running, career-boosting collaboration with Spike Lee and his evolution from a memorable face to a belated leading man. The piece also traces his Windrush-era roots, his ambivalent view of the UK, and his ongoing interest in Black British stories that span stage and screen.
Delroy Lindo, 73, earned his first Oscar nomination for Sinners, a milestone that ends a decades-long run of acclaimed work punctuated by notable snubs (including Spike Lee’s Malcolm X in 1992 and Da 5 Bloods in 2020). He told Entertainment Weekly he was “profoundly disappointed, frankly” by past Oscar chatter, but he and Spike Lee persisted. Sinners leads with 16 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Original Screenplay, while Lindo’s nomination caps a career that also features roles in Crooklyn, Clockers, Inside Man, Get Shorty and The Cider House Rules.
Delroy Lindo earned a shock Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Delta Slim in Ryan Coogler’s Black vampire horror Sinners, marking the 73-year-old actor’s first Academy nod after decades of acclaimed work and notable Spike Lee collaborations; the piece praising his nuanced, emotionally charged performance—highlighted by a harrowing monologue about injustice—while noting Mescal’s non-nomination, framing Lindo’s recognition as a rare, well-deserved moment for Black cinema.
Delroy Lindo earned his first Oscar nomination (Best Supporting Actor) at age 73 for his role as Delta Slim in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, a milestone he discussed after previously expressing profound disappointment over past snubs; the nomination comes as Sinners enjoyed strong awards-season buzz and global box office success, with Coogler and critics praising Lindo’s performance.
Hulu's dramedy series "UnPrisoned," starring Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo, has been renewed for Season 2. The show, inspired by creator Tracy McMillan's life, revolves around the complex relationship between family and marriage therapist Paige and her father Edwin following his release from prison. The series premiered on March 10 and has received positive reviews.
Bella Ramsey's performance in the season finale of HBO's The Last of Us was stunning, particularly in two key scenes where they portrayed Ellie's childlike delight and wise resolve, as well as her emotional reaction to Joel's admission of attempted suicide. Delroy Lindo in UnPrisoned, Riley Keough in Daisy Jones & the Six, Adam Scott in Party Down, and Michelle Forbes in Star Trek: Picard also delivered standout performances this week.