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)
According to reports on Saturday, show bosses are said to feel they cannot have the actor, 54, return to the judging panel for the show later this year.
The broadcaster revealed on Friday it has decided to axe the show - which the actor, 45, co-created and starred in - having previously commissioned a fourth season earlier this year.
Kingdom FM An open letter signed by hundreds of members of the entertainment industry has called for a change in culture, in the wake of allegations made against Noel Clarke.
Some 20 women made claims of bullying and sexual harassment against the actor, writer and director in an investigation first published in the Guardian newspaper.
Clarke later had his
ITV s Viewpoint was not broadcast.
The letter from entertainment industry figures was shared on social media and said it was time to put an end to this culture that turns a blind eye to predators and harassers operating in plain sight .
Clarke has
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Noel Clarke is facing the prospect of a police investigation after seven more women came forward to accuse the Bafta star of a campaign of sexual harassment and bullying.
With 27 women now saying they were sexually harassed or groped by the celebrated actor and director, Scotland Yard has said it is assessing a specific allegation.
The Met Police confirmed that a third-party report was made on April 21 relating to allegations of sexual offences committed by a male over a period of time .
A third party report is when claims are made to an organisation separate from the police. This type of report is anonymous and means the claims cannot be probed by officers but can be used as intelligence.