John Davidson Feels ‘Mortified’ for BAFTAs Involuntary Tics
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Key Points:
- John Davidson, a Tourette’s Syndrome awareness ambassador and inspiration for the movie I Swear, apologized for involuntary tics that included shouting a racial slur during the BAFTAs ceremony.
- Davidson emphasized that his tics are involuntary and expressed mortification if anyone misinterpreted them as intentional or meaningful.
- The BAFTAs announced Davidson’s condition to the audience before the broadcast, which received applause, and Davidson felt supported and understood in the environment.
- Despite the incident, the BAFTAs did not edit out the segment featuring Davidson’s tics, though they did remove a controversial part of another speech.
- Davidson left the ceremony early due to the distress caused and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the
