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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
Furious Jamie Foxx says Tourette's activist meant the N-word he hurled at Michael B Jordan, Delroy Lindo during BAFTA
The BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Awards 2026 were held in London on Sunday, and the biggest stars from around the world were in attendance.

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BBC apologises for broadcasting N-word at Baftas
BAFTAs Rocked By Shocking On-Stage Slur, Host Alan Cumming Issues Apology With 'I Swear' Statement
BBC sorry for airing racial slur shouted by guest with Tourette's during Baftas
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch told Good Morning Britain the BBC had made "a horrible mistake", adding: "I think an apology is important, they need to explain why it wasn't bleeped out."

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BBC and host apologize after racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette’s
BAFTA and BBC Apologize for Racial Slur During Awards Show

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.

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.
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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.

‘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.'

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.

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

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.'

BAFTA Awards 2026 Red Carpet: All the Best Celebrity Looks

With Alan Cumming set to host the BAFTA Awards 2026, it seems there's been a murrrder on the red carpet. Many guests are saying RIP to vibrant color stories in favor of glamorous black gowns for the prestigious film awards ceremony.