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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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Alan Cumming Thanks 2026 BAFTA Awards Audience for ‘Understanding’ After Attendee’s Tourette’s Outbursts
Alan Cumming Invites BAFTA Film Awards Audience To Join Him In "Collective Scream" At World Events
BBC and host apologize after racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette's
LONDON (AP) — 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 apologises for ‘any offence caused’ by involuntary Tourette’s slur during Baftas
BBC apologises for broadcasting N-word at Baftas
BAFTA and BBC Let the N-Word Air on Tape Delay — Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, the Tourette’s Community and Viewers Deserve an Apology
One of those outbursts — heard while “Sinners” stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage — included the N-word.

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Tourette’s campaigner made move after shouting racial slur while Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo on stage
BBC Removes BAFTA Film Awards From iPlayer After Initially Failing To Cut N-Word From Ceremony

BAFTA Film Awards Host Alan Cumming Asks Americans if ‘Zootopia 2’ ‘Rings Any Bells’: ‘Lies, Corrupt Leaders, Poisoning and Persecution of a Race’

BAFTA Film Awards host Alan Cumming urged the audience, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, to scream in reference to global politics.
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"Of course we were offended" - Hannah Beachler slams BBC's "throw-away" apology after BAFTA Awards' n-word incident

Sinners production designer Hannah Beachler criticized Alan Cumming’s apology after Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson’s involuntary slur at the BAFTA Film Awards sparked controversy and public debate.
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“Always have been deeply mortified”: Tourette’s Campaigner John Davidson responds after shouting the N-word during BAFTA 2026 ceremony

During the live BAFTA Awards ceremony on February 22, Scottish Tourette’s Activist John Davidson experienced involuntary verbal tics, which included the N-word (a racial slur).

‘Sinners’ Production Designer Hannah Beachler Says Alan Cumming’s ‘Throw-Away Apology’ Over N-Word Slur During BAFTAs ‘Made It Worse’

Sinners’ production designer Hannah Beachler said BAFTAs host Alan Cumming's 'throw-away apology' over n-word slur during ceremony 'made it worse.'

Inside the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards: Disclaimers, Dirty Jokes and Netflix's All-Star Afterparty

A red-faced Paul Mescal, a royal tribute and a fabulous couple of celebrity cameos: Here's what you might have missed at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards.

The 2026 BAFTA Awards premieres tonight: How to watch, where to stream free

Hosted by Alan Cumming, the 2026 BAFTA Awards ceremony includes several top-notch presenters, performers and nominees.

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

BAFTAs host Alan Cumming addresses outbursts from Tourette's campaigner John Davidson, who is the inspiration for nominated film 'I Swear.'

Inside Alan Cumming's relationship with hilarious husband who he married twice

Alan Cumming is hosting this year's BAFTAs, see inside his marriage with illustrator Grant Schaffer and find out why they married twice