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The British Academy for Film and TV Arts (BAFTA) has scrapped the special prizes at its TV awards this year.
After receiving severe backlash for honouring Noel Clarke in April, the British Academy for Film and TV Arts (BAFTA) has scrapped the special prizes at its TV awards this year.
Clarke was given similar award in April by the same organisation.
The main TV awards will take place on June 6 but there will be no Fellowship prize of Special Award. Last year the award was won by Idris Elba.
BAFTA told individuals that it has temporarily paused awards within its gift as it reviews procedures. The decision was taken after BAFTA received harsh criticism for pressing ahead with Clarke`s Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award recently. This inspite of being presented with allegations of sexual conduct made against the `Bulletproof` and `Doctor Who` star.
The BAFTA 2021 TV Awards has reportedly temporarily paused Fellowships and Special Awards ahead of Sunday s ceremony.
It comes after Noel Clarke, who has been accused by more than 20 women of sexual harassment and bullying, was suspended from BAFTA amid the allegations after he won the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award in April.
It was recently reported that the British Academy of Film and Television Awards spent two weeks deciding how best to respond to allegations against Clarke, 45, prior to presenting him with one of its highest honours.
Reports: The BAFTA 2021 TV Awards has reportedly temporarily paused Fellowships and Special Awards ahead of Sunday s ceremony (pictured, a BAFTA mask gong)
BAFTA pauses Fellowships and Special Awards amid Noel Clarke scandal
BAFTA is said to have made the decision to avoid a repeat of the Noel Clarke scandal and not award other celebrities on the verge of a public scandal
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The independent arts charity has now âtemporarily pausedâ the Fellowship prize and Special Award ahead of this Sundayâs BAFTA TV Awards while it reviews procedures. Last year,
Luther star Idris Elba was presented the Special Award in recognition of his exceptional career and his commitment to championing diversity and new talent in the industry.
âWe have recently announced that we are conducting a review of the processes governing awards that are in the gift of the academy, so we have temporarily paused the Special Awards and Fellowships and they will not feature in this Sundayâs ceremony,â said a BAFTA spokesperson.