Baftas controversy widens as Tourette-related outbursts draw backlash from Foxx and Pierce
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At the Bafta Awards, Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson’s on-stage outbursts, including a racial slur, prompted renewed backlash as Jamie Foxx and Wendell Pierce condemned the incident. Host Alan Cumming explained the involuntary tics linked to Tourette syndrome and apologized for any offense, while other attendees criticized the adequacy of the apology. The event sparked broader discussion about how to address such moments and the impact of language at live ceremonies, alongside BBC acknowledgments of the incident.
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