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Alan Cumming Explains John Davidson’s N-Word Outburst at BAFTAs
Host Alan Cumming addressed the audience at the BAFTA Film Awards after several audible outbursts from Tourette’s syndrome campaigner John Davidson, including one in which the n-word was heard during ...

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Alan Cumming addresses tic outburst from John Davidson during BAFTA awards
Alan Cumming asks BAFTAs audience for ‘understanding’ after mid-show slur from Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson
BBC, BAFTA host apologize after guest with Tourette’s shouts racial slur with ‘Sinners’ stars onstage
LONDON — Britain’s film academy and the BBC apologized to viewers after an audience member with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur during the British Academy Film Awards.

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BBC and BAFTA apologize for racial slur during ceremony
BAFTA Host Alan Cummings Reacts After Tourette’s Activist Drops F-Bombs & Racial Slur
How the Tourette’s Fallout Unfolded at the BAFTA Film Awards: From Preshow Warnings to a “Throw-Away Apology”
A Tourette’s campaigner, John Davidson, was heard cursing throughout the show — including shouting the N-word as Sinners duo Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the best visual effects award ...

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BBC Removes BAFTA Film Awards From iPlayer After Initially Failing To Cut N-Word From Ceremony
Robert Aramayo calls for 'grace' towards Tourette's after racial slur outburst shocks Baftas

Tourette's activist John Davidson speaks out after using racist slur at BAFTAs

Davidson said he's "deeply mortified" if anyone believes his tics to be intentional.

Tourette Activist John Davidson Responds to 2026 BAFTAs On-Air Comments Backlash

Jamie Foxx, Wendell Pierce, and others respond to what happened.

Tourette’s activist John Davidson shouts N-word during BAFTAs telecast while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo present

BAFTA Awards host Alan Cumming apologized after the uncomfortable moment.

Tourette's Advocate John Davidson, Who Yelled N-Word as Michael B. Jordan Presented at BAFTAs, Breaks Silence After Incident

Davidson shouted the racial slur as Jordan and his 'Sinners' costar Delroy Lindo presented the award for Best Visual Effects

BAFTA Awards incident sparks debate on race and disability after guest with Tourette's shouts slur

An outburst from a man with Tourette syndrome during the British equivalent of the Oscars has sparked fierce backlash and controversy.