India, Feb. 24 -- The BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) has released an apology after Tourette's syndrome campaigner John Davidson shouted a racial slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo while they presented the award for best visual effects at the award ceremony on Sunday.

Michael and Delroy, the stars of Sinners, were presenting the Best Visual Effects award at the 79th annual awards show when John could be heard shouting a racist slur, the N-word.

On Monday, BAFTA issued a statement mentioning that it takes "full responsibility" for putting its "guests in a very difficult situation and we apologise to all." The organisation also apologised "unreservedly" to Michael and Delroy.

The incident had sparked outrage i...