"You may have noticed some strong language in the background. This can be part of how Tourette's syndrome shows up for some people as the film explores that experience. Thanks for your understanding and helping create a respectful space for everyone. Tourette's syndrome is a disability and the tics you've heard tonight are involuntary, which means the person who has Tourette's syndrome has no control over their language. We apologize if you are offended tonight."
"The BBC has apologized for airing a racial slur shouted out by Scottish Tourette's campaigner John Davidson during its 2026 BAFTA Film Awards broadcast while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting on stage."
"Tourette's syndrome is a neurological condition characterized by involuntary tics, including sudden movements or sounds. Davidson additionally experiences coprolalia, which is when those with Tourette's syndrome shout involuntary swear words or make socially inappropriate remarks. Further outbursts were heard earlier in the ceremony, including during BAFTA chair Sara Putt's opening remarks and another acceptance speech, when Davidson shouted, Shut the f*ck up and f*ck up!"
The BBC apologized after a racial slur from Scottish Tourette's campaigner John Davidson was heard during the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented. Davidson, an invited guest and the inspiration for the BAFTA-nominated film I Swear, experiences coprolalia, which causes involuntary swear words and socially inappropriate remarks. Further outbursts occurred earlier in the ceremony, including during BAFTA chair Sara Putt's opening remarks and an acceptance speech. Presenters continued and Avatar: Fire and Ash won best visual effects. BAFTA host Alan Cumming explained the involuntary nature of the tics and apologized to anyone offended.
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