Alan Cumming Apologizes At BAFTA Film Awards For Tourette’s Swearing
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Key Points:
- Alan Cumming interrupted the BAFTA Film Awards twice to apologize for disruptions caused by John Davidson, a nominee with Tourette’s syndrome, whose involuntary vocal tics were audible during the broadcast.
- Davidson’s outbursts included strong language and a racial slur, which momentarily paused presenters and winners, prompting Cumming to thank the audience for their understanding and emphasize the involuntary nature of the tics.
- Davidson, subject of the biopic I Swear and a well-known Tourette’s syndrome campaigner, has been recognized for his advocacy, including an honor from Queen Elizabeth II in 2018.
- The production team had discussed Davidson’s attendance beforehand, and he left the auditorium at one point during the ceremony
