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BAFTA Host Apologizes After Tourette Syndrome Activist’s ‘Strong Language’ Use

The 2026 BAFTA award show had several audible outbursts from Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson, which prompted host Alan Cumming to address the audience directly.

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BBC and host apologize after racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette syndrome

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BBC says racial slur shouted at ‘Sinners’ actors during BAFTAs was result of Tourette syndrome

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BAFTAs Host Alan Cumming Asks for ‘Understanding’ as Tourette Syndrome Campaigner John Davidson Shouts ‘Strong Language’ and Slurs at Winners and Presenters

BAFTA Film Awards host Alan Cumming thanked the audience for their understanding on Sunday night after a number of outbursts from Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson during the show.

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BAFTAs viewers left distracted by 'shouting' as host Alan Cumming issues statement

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BAFTAs Rocked By Shocking On-Stage Slur, Host Alan Cumming Issues Apology With 'I Swear' Statement

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People with Tourette’s speak out as backlash over BAFTAs racial slur mounts

"Coprolalia is a debilitating and life-disrupting condition I wouldn't even wish on my worst enemy," shared one user.

What is Tourette syndrome, what are tics and what happened at the Baftas?

A racial slur shouted during the awards show has raised questions about how Tourette’s outbursts should be understood

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Who is John Davidson? All about the Tourette Syndrome activist who screamed N-word slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo during BAFTA presentation

John Davidson has been the subject of a feature film and many documentaries and grabbed attention at the 2026 BAFTA. Read on to know why

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BAFTA incident sparks fierce debate on Tourette's

John Davidson, a Tourettes campaigner and the inspiration behind the film I Swear experienced multiple tics during the BAFTAs.

Outcry Roils BAFTAs After Guest With Tourette Syndrome Shouts N-word at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo

Lindo told Vanity Fair afterward that he and Jordan “did what we had to do” while presenting—but that he wished “someone from BAFTA spoke to us afterward.”

Tourette syndrome charity speaks out in defense of activist after he yelled racial slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo

The charity said it 'deeply understands' the harm caused by the racial slur following an incident at the BAFTA Film Awards.

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Robert Aramayo calls for 'grace' as Tourette's outburst shocks BAFTAs

Robert Aramayo calls for 'grace' towards Tourette's after racial slur outburst shocks Baftas - Tourette syndrome campaigner Jim Davidson, who was attending as a guest, shouted a racial slur while Michael B.

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Incredible Film Behind BAFTA Controversy Finally Has US Release Date (& It’s a Masterpiece)

After a well-reported BAFTAs, Kirk Jones' incredible Tourettes Syndrome movie I Swear is coming to US cinemas soon.