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Sinners Star Delroy Lindo Calls Out How Bafta Handled N-Word Tic Incident

Huffington Post 24 Feb 2026
During their introductory speech, Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson experienced an involuntary tic and shouted the N-word from the auditorium ... Tourette Syndrome causes involuntary verbal tics, that the individual has no control over.
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Tourette's advocate John Davidson addresses BAFTA incident, says ‘I was aware of the distress my tics were causing’

The Times of India 24 Feb 2026
The man, who is the main inspiration behind the film ‘I Swear’, was heard cursing and yelling obscene phrases throughout the award show in the background as a part of his involuntary tics because of Tourette's.
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John Davidson Feels ‘Deeply Mortified’ for ‘Involuntary’ Tourette’s Tics at BAFTAs

New York Magazine 24 Feb 2026
John Davidson, an ambassador for Tourette’s Syndrome awareness and inspiration for the movie I Swear, issued an apology for his “involuntary tics” that made it to air during Sunday night’s BAFTAs ceremony.
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John Davidson speaks out after racial slur incident at BAFTAs, says Tourette's tics 'not intentional'

Independent online (SA) 24 Feb 2026
In a statement released on Monday, Davidson thanked BAFTA for the support he received and reiterated that his involuntary vocal tics are not reflective of his personal beliefs ... tics are involuntary.
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Tourette’s Experts Agree There’s No Easy Answer to John Davidson’s BAFTAs Outburst: ‘Tics Are Involuntary’

The Wrap 24 Feb 2026
Tourette syndrome is a developmental condition whose diagnosis is based on the onset of motor tics in a patient before they turn 18. The main criteria of diagnosis is the inability to control tics ... tics are involuntary.
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Tourette's Campaigner John Davidson Speaks Out After Baftas N-Word Tic Incident

Huffington Post 24 Feb 2026
During the first award of the night, presented by Sinners actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan, John experienced an involuntary tic and shouted the N-word from the audience ... my tics were causing.”.
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I Swear actor who played BAFTA Tourettes campaigner furiously defends 'offensive' tics

The Mirror 23 Feb 2026
A BBC spokesperson said. "Some viewers may have heard strong and offensive language during the BAFTA Film Awards 2026" ... .
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I Swear star defends 'offensive' tics of BAFTA Tourette's campaigner

Daily Record 23 Feb 2026
Robert Aramayo spoke out in defence of John Davidson’s tics at the BAFTAs, saying. "The way we perceive Tourette’s is a joint responsibility" ... .
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BBC apologises after Scot John Davidson interrupts BAFTAs with Tourettes tics

Daily Record 23 Feb 2026
The expletives took place at the 79th annual British Academy Film Awards, which was held at Royal Festival Hall on Sunday evening ... .
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Jamie Foxx hits out at Bafta N-word controversy - as Tourette's charity says involuntary tics ...

The Daily Mail 23 Feb 2026
Davidson, whose life story inspired the film I Swear,�was heard yelling the N-word while black actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the first prize ....
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How John Davidson became a household name in iconic BBC documentary about debilitating Tourette's tics ...

The Daily Mail 23 Feb 2026
John Davidson became prominent after the programme John's Not Mad, back in 1989 - and now faces fresh scrutiny after shouting the N-word at an awards showcase ....
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