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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
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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BAFTA Awards 2026: Strong words from Tourette's Syndrome campaigner John Davidson disrupts ceremony
BBC apologises for broadcasting N-word at Baftas
BAFTAs Rocked By Shocking On-Stage Slur, Host Alan Cumming Issues Apology With 'I Swear' Statement
The actor also expressed gratitude to industry colleagues who supported him during the legal battle and said he plans to focus on rebuilding his career.

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BBC sorry for airing racial slur shouted by guest with Tourette's during Baftas
BBC and host apologize after racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette’s

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

BAFTA Film Awards host Alan Cumming thanked the audience for their understanding on Sunday night after a number of outbursts from Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson during the show. Davidson, who is

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.