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Alan Cumming Explains John Davidson’s N-Word Outburst at BAFTAs
Host Alan Cumming addressed the audience at the BAFTA Film Awards after several audible outbursts from Tourette’s syndrome campaigner John Davidson, including one in which the n-word was heard during ...

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Alan Cumming addresses tic outburst from John Davidson during BAFTA awards
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When was John Davidson diagnosed with Tourette’s? 'I Swear' actor's racial slur contoversy at the BAFTAs explored after host Alan Cumming's message
Alan Cumming Steps In After Tourette Syndrome Campaigner Shouts Racial Slur While Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo Are on Stage at the BAFTAs
The 2026 BAFTAs had a lot going on Sunday night — royals in attendance, a history-making Best Actor upset, One Battle After Another steamrolling through six prizes — but the moment that’s already domi...

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Alan Cumming Asks for ‘Understanding’ After BAFTAs N-Word Outburst
Jamie Foxx Reacts to Michael B. Jordan & Delroy Lindo BAFTA Incident
BBC apologises for ‘any offence caused’ by involuntary Tourette’s slur during Baftas
He said: "You may have heard some strong and offensive language tonight. If you have seen the film I Swear, you will know that film is about the experience of a person with Tourette syndrome. “Tourett...

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BBC apologises after racial slur is broadcast during Bafta awards ceremony
Alan Cummings addresses tic outburst from John Davidson during BAFTA awards

Tourette's activist John Davidson speaks out after using racist slur at BAFTAs

Davidson said he's "deeply mortified" if anyone believes his tics to be intentional.

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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“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).

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

BAFTA and the BBC failed us all. During the 79th BAFTA Film Awards, host Alan Cumming paused the ceremony to thank the audience for its "understanding" after a series of audible outbursts from Tourette's campaigner John Davidson interrupted the show.