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What is Tourette's? Understanding the condition following racial BAFTA outburst

John Davidson, a man with Tourette Syndrome who was the subject of the film I Swear, involuntarily yelled a racial slur ...

John Davidson Gives First Interview and Explains Tourette's Tics After Shouting N-Word and Other Slurs at BAFTAs: ‘I Felt a Wave of Shame' (EXCLUSIVE)

John Davidson, the Scottish Tourette’s syndrome activist and real-life inspiration for "I Swear," was thrust into the ...

What is Tourette syndrome? Understanding the condition after man’s involuntary BAFTAs outburst

Tourette’s syndrome, a neurological condition that causes involuntary sounds or movements known as tics, has come under the spotlight after a man with the condition shouted a racial slur during the ...
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How did Alan Cumming address outbursts during the BAFTA Film Awards? Host thanks audience after Tourette's related tics at the ceremony

Alan Cumming calmly addressed unexpected Tourette’s-related vocal outbursts during the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, thanking the audience for their understanding and promoting awareness, empathy, and ...
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Why do people with Tourette's swear? Understanding the BAFTA racial outburst

Tourette Syndrome campaigner John Davidson involuntarily yelled the n-word during the BAFTA ceremony, and we're explaining what the swearing tic is and why it may happen ...