Delroy Lindo, Michael B Jordan, Tourette activist John Davidson receive BAFTA apology

BAFTA, the BBC were under fire for failing both Black attendees and the Tourette’s community with their handling of the activist’s racial-slur outburst.

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John Davidson’s use of derogatory language during the BAFTA Awards was a symptom of the highly misunderstood neurological disorder

NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who has Tourette Syndrome, reacts to N-word ‘tic’ outburst at BAFTA awards

The fallout from a Tourette Syndrome advocate blurting the N-word during a presentation by two Black actors at a British entertainment awards ceremony should generate more compassion — for both
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BBC and Tourette syndrome campaigner apologize to 'Sinners' actors for racial slur during British Academy Film Awards

BBC and Tourette syndrome campaigner apologize to 'Sinners' actors for racial slur during British Academy Film Awards

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. Cumming thanked attendees for

BAFTA says it tried to warn audience of potential Tourette's outbursts containing offensive language before show

"Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage at the time, and we apologize unreservedly to them, and to all those impacted," said a statement from the organization.