""I absolutely can't believe it, I can't believe that I'm looking at people like you, in the same category as you, never mind that I'm stood here," Aramayo said in his acceptance speech. "I honestly cannot believe that I have won this award. I really, really cannot. Everyone in this category blows me away.""
""He gave an amazing talk on longevity as an actor, about protecting your instrument and avoiding self destructive behaviors," he said. "And it had a really great impact on everyone in that room. So to be in this category with you tonight is incredible. Thank you Ethan.""
""You may have noticed some strong language in the background. This can be part of how Tourette's Syndrome shows up for some people," he said. "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.""
Robert Aramayo won the 2026 BAFTA Lead Actor award for I Swear, defeating frontrunners Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, and Timothée Chalamet. Aramayo expressed disbelief at the win and praised the other nominees, saying he could not believe he had won. He thanked fellow nominee Ethan Hawke for a Juilliard talk on longevity, protecting an actor's instrument, and avoiding self-destructive behaviors, noting its impact. I Swear is a biopic about John Davidson, a U.K. Tourette's advocate who attended the ceremony but stepped out due to his tics. Alan Cumming explained that involuntary tics can include strong language and apologized for any offense.
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