London, Feb. 24 -- The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and the BBC have issued formal apologies following a racial slur shouted during the 79th BAFTA Film Awards broadcast, which allegedly targeted Black actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo.

The incident occurred when John Davidson, an audience member with severe Tourette syndrome, made involuntary vocal outbursts while the actors were on stage, according to Variety.

Davidson, whose life inspired the BAFTA-nominated biographical film 'I Swear,' reportedly shouted the N-word along with other profanities during the pre-recorded ceremony held at London's Royal Festival Hall.

The BBC admitted it failed to edit out the offensive language before airing the program. "...