Tourette Syndrome Advocate Experiences Uncontrollable Outbursts During BAFTAs
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Key Points:
- At the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, host Alan Cumming apologized for disruptions caused by John Davidson, a Tourette syndrome advocate, who experienced uncontrollable outbursts including profanity and slurs during the ceremony.
- Davidson, the subject of the BAFTA-winning biopic "I Swear," shouted offensive language multiple times, including during speeches and award presentations, but the organizers did not ask him to leave.
- Cumming explained that these outbursts were involuntary tics related to Tourette syndrome and thanked the audience for their understanding and respect.
- Actor Robert Aramayo, who portrayed Davidson in "I Swear," won Best Lead Actor and the Rising Star award, dedicating his speech to raising awareness
