John Davidson
Tourette's advocate John Davidson addresses BAFTAs slur incident
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John Davidson, the Tourette's syndrome campaigner whose life inspired the film 'I Swear,' has spoken out after an involuntary tic led him to shout a racial slur during the BAFTAs. The incident occurred as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented an award, sparking online backlash and reactions from celebrities like Jamie Foxx. BAFTA and the BBC issued apologies, emphasizing the involuntary nature of the outburst.
Disability activist John Davidson addressed the backlash after an involuntary Tourette's tic led him to shout a racial slur during the BAFTAs broadcast. Reality star Baylen Dupree, who also experiences tics, came to his defense, emphasizing that such outbursts are not reflective of true beliefs. The incident has sparked online debate, with some questioning Davidson's intentions.
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At the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards in London, Tourette’s syndrome campaigner John Davidson made several involuntary outbursts, including the N-word, during the ceremony. Host Alan Cumming addressed the audience to explain the situation and apologize for any offense. The incident occurred as Davidson, the real-life inspiration for the film I Swear, attended the event.