In February, during the Bafta Film Awards, an unexpected incident occurred when a Tourette's campaigner shouted a racial slur as actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage. The shout went unedited in the televised broadcast, which was aired by the BBC with a two-hour delay and remained available for streaming on iPlayer until the following morning. Following this incident, the BBC’s executive complaints unit concluded that this breach of editorial standards was highly offensive and lacked editorial justification. However, they noted that the breach was unintentional, emphasizing that the production team failed to hear the racial slur during the live broadcast. After receiving numerous complaints, BBC’s chief content officer Kate Phillips publicly acknowledged the mistake, stating that the editorial team did not intend to include the offensive language and believed they had appropriately managed similar situations, as they had edited out another occurrence of the same word during the event. The organization expressed regret over the incident and recognized that the inclusion of the slur in both the broadcast and the prolonged availability on iPlayer had exacerbated the offense caused to viewers, especially the black community and others affected by the incident. The independent review conducted by the Bafta organization also highlighted shortcomings in their duty of care to guests and viewers alike, as they failed to adequately prepare for such a sensitive incident in a live environment. Bafta acknowledged the serious implications of the event and stated that they had not fully anticipated the impact, subsequently reinforcing their commitment to enhancing procedures around access, inclusion, and support at future awards ceremonies. Despite the unfortunate event, the review did not conclude evidence of malicious intent behind the circumstances. Both the BBC and Bafta have since pledged to implement measures that aim to prevent similar occurrences in the future. This includes improving the communication and planning processes for live events, strengthening the means of overseeing sensitivity-related issues, and addressing any cultural gaps that may hinder their diversity and inclusion goals. The incident has brought to light significant concerns regarding the complexities surrounding disability, live broadcasting risks, and the historical context of offensive language, prompting a reevaluation of practices in media production.