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BAFTA Apologizes After Tourette Advocate's Racial Slur Outburst

3/1/2026

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The BAFTA Film Awards on February 22, 2026 prompted apologies from BAFTA and the BBC after John Davidson, a Tourette syndrome advocate, shouted a racial slur.
John Davidson expressed regret, saying the outburst was involuntary due to his Tourette syndrome.
BAFTA acknowledged the pain and praised Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo for their professionalism.
The BBC removed the content from its iPlayer service.
The incident spurred awareness of Tourette syndrome.

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The BAFTA Film Awards on February 22, 2026 prompted apologies from BAFTA and the BBC after John Davidson, a Tourette syndrome advocate, shouted a racial slur.
John Davidson expressed regret, saying the outburst was involuntary due to his Tourette syndrome.
BAFTA acknowledged the pain and praised Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo for their professionalism.
The BBC removed the content from its iPlayer service.
The incident spurred awareness of Tourette syndrome.