00:00BAFTA shocker. A man shouts a racial slur and profanities during the awards. Here is what
00:06happened. During the BAFTA ceremony on February 22nd, 2026 at Royal Festival Hall, John Davidson
00:15yelled, boring, bullshit, shut the fuck up, and a racial slur while presenters like Michael B.
00:23Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage. Davidson, who inspired the nominated film I Swear,
00:30has vocal tics from Tourette's syndrome. Host Alan Cumming addressed the outbursts,
00:36explaining that Tourette's tics are involuntary and thanked the audience for understanding.
00:42The moment divided social media. Some praised the awareness, while others questioned broadcasting
00:49unfiltered outbursts during a live show. This incident highlights the challenges of living
00:54with Tourette's, the realities of live television production, and the importance of
00:59audience inclusivity at major events. Davidson received applause when introduced, but the
01:06slur sparked a global conversation.
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