Delroy Lindo, BAFTA and Tourette

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BAFTA Apologizes to Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo and Takes ‘Full Responsibility' for N-Word Outburst: ‘We Will Learn From This'
The British Academy has responded to the controversy surrounding the BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday night, where Tourette’s syndrome campaigner John Davidson made a number of offensive comments during th...

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Outcry Roils BAFTAs After Guest With Tourette Syndrome Shouts N-word at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo
BAFTA Apologizes “Unreservedly” to Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo After Tourette’s Outburst: “We Want to Acknowledge the Harm This Has Caused”
BAFTAs accused of deliberately letting Tourette's sufferer say N-word on air in front of Michael B. Jordan
The BBC has sparked a major backlash over its BAFTAs coverage after editing out 'Free Palestine ' during one speech while keeping in a racial slur during another.

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BBC and host apologize after racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette's
‘Thanks for your understanding’: Truth behind shock BAFTAs moment
Tourette’s Debate Sparked at BAFTA Film Awards After Campaigner John Davidson Heard Cursing, Shouting Slurs at Presenters
In keeping with the celebratory tone of the evening, Cumming interrupted his hosting several times across the show to remind viewers: “You may have noticed some strong language in the background. This...

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BAFTAs shouting explained as Alan Cumming issues off-camera message to audience
‘I Swear’ Subject John Davidson Says Tourette’s Tics Are ‘Involuntary’ After Shouting N-Word at BAFTAs: ‘Deeply Mortified if Anyone’ Thinks It Was ‘Intentional’

BBC Removes BAFTA Film Awards From iPlayer

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BBC will remove N-word outburst from BAFTA Film Awards on iPlayer, apologizes 'that this was not edited out prior to broadcast'
The BBC has apologized for not editing out a racial slur from the BAFTA Film Awards’ tape-delayed broadcast and will now remove it from the version of the ceremony on iPlayer. The outburst came from John Davidson,

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BBC apologises again for Baftas N-word incident as show removed from iPlayer for re-edit
BBC apologises for not editing racial slur out of BAFTA Film Awards broadcast
What was said at the Baftas as John Davidson 'racist slur' backlash grows
The BBC is in the midst of a racism row after it appeared to broadcast a racial slur during its broadcast of the Baftas.

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BBC Removes BAFTA Film Awards From iPlayer After Leaving N-Word Outburst in Tape-Delayed Broadcast
How the Tourette’s Fallout Unfolded at the BAFTA Film Awards: From Pre-Show Warnings to a “Throw-Away Apology”
BAFTA attendee makes claim after Tourette’s campaigner shouted racial slur
Davidson is the inspiration behind the film I Swear and was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome in his teens, with his symptoms including tics that often involve cursing.

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Tourettes Action says it ‘deeply understands’ harm of slur shouted at Baftas
BBC apologises after racial slur is shouted out during BAFTAs ceremony

BAFTA Awards Fallout Continues: Org Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ for Racial Slur Incident, as John Davidson Says He’s ‘Deeply Mortified’

The awards show was disrupted by "I Swear" film subject John Davidson who yelled a racial slur at presenters Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo.

Tourette's campaigner John Davidson says he is "deeply mortified" if anyone considers "involuntary tics to be intentional" after BAFTA backlash

"I have spent my life trying to support and empower the Tourette's community and to teach empathy, kindness and understanding from others and I will continue to do so," Davidson said following uproar about him shouting a racial slur while Michael B.

Who Is John Davidson? All About the Tourette’s Activist Who Inspired ‘I Swear’

Davidson is a Scottish campaigner for Tourette syndrome. He made headlines at the 2026 BAFTAs for racial outbursts.
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Tourette’s advocate shouts racial slur during 2026 BAFTA Awards

An advocate for Tourette’s syndrome shouted offensive language, including a racial slur, during the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday, prompting swift clarification from the show’s host and broader discussion about the neurological condition, PEOPLE reports

Jamie Foxx and Wendell Pierce Condemn BAFTA Racial Slur Incident Targeting Michael B. Jordan: 'Unacceptable'

Jamie Foxx and Wendell Pierce were among actors who spoke up for Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo on social media after Tourette's activist John Davidson yelled the n-word while Jordan and Lindo were onstage at the BAFTA Awards.