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John Davidson, BAFTA Film Awards and Tourette

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Alan Cumming addresses tic outburst from John Davidson during BAFTA awards

At the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, Tourette's syndrome activist John Davidson experienced a tic outburst and used expletives and a racial slur.

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John Davidson Feels ‘Deeply Mortified’ for ‘Involuntary’ Tourette’s Tics at BAFTAs

John Davidson Says He Is “Deeply Mortified” That His Tourettes Tics Could Be Seen As “Intentional” In First Statement After BAFTA Film Awards

Who is John Davidson? Meet the Tourette's campaigner at centre of the 2026 BAFTA controversy

John Davidson 's name has drawn attention around the world overnight after his appearance at the BAFTAs took a controversial turn due to his involuntary tics.

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Tourette’s charity calls for ‘understanding’ after incident during BAFTAs ceremony

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

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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

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Tourette Syndrome Advocate 'Mortified' Some May Think BAFTA Outbursts Were 'Intentional'

In a Monday statement, John Davidson explained that slur he yelled during the event was involuntary and not a "reflection of my personal beliefs."

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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.