How the Tourette’s Fallout Unfolded at the BAFTA Film Awards: From Preshow Warnings to a “Throw-Away Apology”

The BBC has released a statement on the clumsily handled incident, apologizing that the racial slur, shouted as Michael B.

Tourette Syndrome Advocate 'Mortified' Some May Think BAFTA Outbursts Were 'Intentional'

In a Monday statement, John Davidson explained that slur he yelled during the event was involuntary and not a "reflection of ...

BAFTA and BBC issue apology after racial slur shouted by guest with Tourette syndrome

The British Academy Film Awards and the BBC have issued apologies after a series of audible outbursts from an attendee with ...

Racism or Tourette syndrome? An outburst at the BAFTAs has the internet in a fury

Tourette syndrome is widely misunderstood. Here's what experts and advocates want you to know.

BAFTAs apologize after guest with Tourette syndrome uses racial slur during ceremony

A man with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur and other offensive remarks during the BAFTA awards ceremony Sunday. The ...

BBC apologises for airing BAFTA racial slur made by guest with Tourette's

LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The BBC apologised on Monday for failing to edit out a racial slur from its broadcast of Britain's ...

BAFTA and BBC apologize to Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo after guest with Tourette syndrome shouted slur

Awards ceremony organizers, and the BBC, which aired the show, received backlash after a clip of the outburst circulated online Sunday.

BBC issues apology after man with Tourette syndrome shouted racial slur at Black actors during BAFTA Awards

BBC apologizes after audience member with Tourette syndrome shouted racial slur while Black actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage during BAFTA broadcast.
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BBC and Tourette syndrome advocate apologize to 'Sinners' stars for racial slur during BAFTA awards

John Davidson, a Scottish campaigner for people with Tourette syndrome, who inspired the BAFTA-nominated film “I Swear,” said in a statement Monday that he was “deeply mortified if anyone considers my ...

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 ...

N-Word Shouted At Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo By BAFTA Guest With Tourette Syndrome

The "Sinners" actors appeared on stage to present the first award of the evening when the N word was heard from the audience.