Disability Activist Says BBC Cut Homophobic Slur He Yelled at Alan Cumming During BAFTAs

them.us·Feb 25

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A disability activist with Tourette syndrome claims the BBC edited out a homophobic slur he yelled at actor Alan Cumming during the BAFTAs. The activist reportedly has a history of verbal outbursts due to his condition, including racist language. The incident has sparked a probe by the BBC, with the activist and Cumming both speaking out about their experiences.

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Disability Activist Says BBC Cut Homophobic Slur He Yelled at Alan Cumming During BAFTAs

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