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‘The View’ Hosts ‘Take Offense’ to BAFTAs Editing Out ‘Free Palestine’ But Not the N-Word: ‘Should’ve Been a Knee-Jerk Reaction’

The View’s panel condemned BAFTA and the BBC for allowing an audible N‑word slur, uttered by a Tourette’s audience member, to remain in the live broadcast while a pro‑Palestine speech was edited out. The hosts argued that an immediate apology and cut should have been a knee‑jerk response. Warner Bros. asked for the segment to be removed, but the slur aired unchanged. BAFTA has pledged a comprehensive review of its editorial and crisis‑response procedures.