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BAFTAs come under fire after guest with Tourette syndrome uses slur during ceremony

NPR | By Leila Fadel
Published February 24, 2026 at 4:42 AM EST

The BAFTAs were disrupted by an audience member with Tourette syndrome who shouted slurs at Black presenters. TV critic Eric Deggans examines the criticisms of the show's organizer and broadcaster.

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Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.