Oscar Winner Finally Gets Apology After Awards Show Debacle

Oscar-winner Michael B. Jordan received an official apology after a shocking N-word incident involving the star was broadcast to the world.

Since February, the BBC and the BAFTAs, Britain’s equivalent of the Oscars, have been embroiled in a controversy. The incident took place at the 79th BAFTA Awards, when an attendee with Tourette’s, John Davidson, involuntarily yelled out a racial slur at Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo while they took the stage to present an award.

In the aftermath of the incident, the BBC came under fire for failing to cut out the N-word from its broadcast of the award ceremony. The broadcast was aired on BBC One on a two-hour delay after the event, adding to concerns and condemnation.

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