Summary
During the BAFTAs ceremony, John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome, involuntarily shouted a racial slur while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award. The incident sparked varied reactions online, with some emphasizing understanding of Tourette's and others criticizing the situation. The BBC later removed the broadcast from its streaming platform due to the use of offensive language.
Key Facts
- John Davidson, a Tourette's syndrome advocate, attended the BAFTAs and involuntarily shouted the N-word due to his condition.
- Actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo continued their presentation professionally without escalating the incident.
- Online reactions were mixed, with some demanding apologies and others stressing the involuntary nature of Tourette's.
- Alan Cumming, the host, explained to the audience that such language can be part of Tourette's, which includes involuntary tics.
- The BBC removed the BAFTAs broadcast from its iPlayer service after the incident, leading to some political backlash.
- Tourette’s syndrome is a neurological condition that involves involuntary movements and sounds, known as tics.
- The particular tic that causes involuntary swearing is called coprolalia, which is rare and often misunderstood.
