Tourette's activist John Davidson speaks out
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John Davidson, inspiration for the BAFTA-nominated film, I Swear, was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome at 25.
The bizarre incident happened as “Sinners” stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the first award of the evening.
John Davidson has been the subject of a feature film and many documentaries and grabbed attention at the 2026 BAFTA. Read on to know why
Scottish Tourette's syndrome activist John Davidson, who was one of the distinguished guests at the 2026 British Academy Film Awards on February 22, found himself in a bit of a pickle after he yelled
A BBC spokesperson said: "Some viewers may have heard strong and offensive language during the BAFTA Film Awards 2026"
Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage to present the award for Best Visual Effects to Avatar: Fire and Ash when Davidson’s voice rang out in the Royal Festival Hall in London’s Southbank Centre,
British actor Robert Aramayo named EE Rising Star at Baftas - The 33-year old plays Scottish Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson in the biopic I Swear.