John Davidson, who has Tourette’s, could be heard shouting as Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented an award.

The actor addressed the incident during the NAACP Image Awards in California.

The Tourette Syndrome campaigner told US magazine Variety that he remembers a microphone was placed in front of him at the awards ceremony.

It is understood Warner Bros requested the incident be removed from the broadcast.

The campaigner could be heard shouting a racial slur during the ceremony.

The comments were said to have been made by a member of the audience with Tourette syndrome.