Davidson Defends Involuntary Tourette’s Tics After BAFTA Slur Incident
John Davidson released a statement saying his Tourette’s tics were involuntary after he shouted expletives, including the N-word, during the BAFTA Film Awards. He left the ceremony early and has long campaigned for Tourette’s awareness. Tourette’s Action and others stressed that tics are neurological and not reflective of beliefs, while the incident drew broader scrutiny of BBC/BAFTA handling and overshadowed his film I Swear.