Delroy Lindo shares what his immediate reaction to Baftas racial slur incident was

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6 Mar 2026 • 6:03 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Delroy Lindo has shared his immediate reaction to a racial slur shouted during the Bafta Awards ceremony last month.
  • While Lindo and Michael B Jordan were presenting an award, an audience member with Tourette's experienced a tic, causing him to shout the offensive term.
  • Lindo's initial thought was, “Wait, did I just hear what I thought I heard?”, but he quickly refocused on his presenting duties.
  • He explained that he processed the incident in a “nanosecond” and, along with Jordan, continued to read the teleprompter and present the award.
  • Lindo's wife observed his internal reaction when he adjusted his glasses, though he only recently discussed the event with Michael B Jordan.

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