“BAFTA has taken the decision to suspend his membership and the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award immediately and until further notice,” it added.
The suspension comes simply weeks after Clarke was given the award — one of many academy’s most prestigious honors — at its annual ceremony on April 10.
According to the Guardian, claims of sexual harassment and bullying have been made in opposition to Clarke by 20 ladies, all of whom knew him in knowledgeable capability between 2004 and 2019.
The Guardian claims BAFTA was conscious of a few of the allegations earlier than the award ceremony.
“In a 20-year career, I have put inclusivity and diversity at the forefront of my work and never had a complaint made against me,” he mentioned within the assertion. “If anyone who has worked with me has ever felt uncomfortable or disrespected, I sincerely apologise. I vehemently deny any sexual misconduct or wrongdoing and intend to defend myself against these false allegations.”
CNN has contacted Clarke’s representatives for additional remark.
In a press release despatched to its members and shared with CNN, BAFTA mentioned it had obtained allegations in opposition to Clarke forward of the award ceremony however was unable to take motion as a result of the claims have been made anonymously or not directly.
“No firsthand allegations were sent to us. No names, times, dates, productions or other details were ever provided,” the academy mentioned.
“We very much regret that women felt unable to provide us with the kind of firsthand testimony that has now appeared in The Guardian,” it continued, including: “Had we been in receipt of this, we would never have presented the award to Noel Clarke.”
On Friday, UK broadcaster Sky, which just lately aired a 3rd season of Clarke’s detective sequence “Bulletproof,” introduced it had halted any future work with him, “effective immediately.” The firm mentioned it “stands against all forms of sexual harassment and bullying and takes any allegations of this nature extremely seriously.”
Vertigo Films, the manufacturing firm behind “Bulletproof,” mentioned: “We are devastated to hear about these allegations and have launched an urgent investigation to find out if any apply to any Vertigo Films productions. Our immediate concern is for any cast or crew who may have had a negative experience on set.”
“Whilst Noel has been a friend and colleague for several years, I cannot stand by and ignore these allegations,” Walters added.
In the wake of the allegations, broadcaster ITV pulled the ultimate episode of “Viewpoint,” a tense, five-part drama starring Clarke, from Friday’s prime-time 9 pm slot, saying it was “no longer appropriate” for the final installment to air. It mentioned it might make the episode obtainable on-line for a restricted interval.
An ITV spokesperson mentioned: “ITV has a zero tolerance policy to bullying, harassment and victimisation and robust procedures in place to investigate and deal with any complaints. We strongly believe that everyone deserves to work in a supportive and safe environment.”
In 2006, London-born Clarke gained plaudits for his gritty drama “Kidulthood”, a movie he wrote and starred in, a few group of troubled west London youngsters.
The sequel “Adulthood,” which Clarke directed, was launched in 2008 and a 3rd movie, “Brotherhood,” premiered in 2016.
Starring in “Doctor Who” as Mickey Smith, Clarke made historical past because the Doctor’s first-ever Black companion.
