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Deon Cole returns to host NAACP Image Awards and says 'terrible' BAFTA disruption will be addressed

General • February 27, 2026

Deon Cole returns to host NAACP Image Awards and says 'terrible' BAFTA disruption will be addressed is drawing significant interest across the industry.

Deon Cole returns to host the NAACP Image Awards, and he says the night remains focused on celebrating Black excellence. The show will air live Saturday across several Paramount networks, including BET and CBS. Cole says the NAACP Image Awards is planning to address the recent disruption at the BAFTA Film Awards and calls it “terrible.” At the BAFTAs on Sunday, a racial slur came from the audience as two Black actors were announcing an award. The Image Awards ceremony will also honor Viola Davis with the Chairman's Award and Colman Domingo with the President's Award.

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