{"id":713218,"date":"2026-02-23T22:10:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T19:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/tourettes-campaigner-john-davidson-says-he-is-deeply-mortified-if-anyone-considers-involuntary-tics-to-be-intentional-after-bafta-backlash\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T22:10:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T19:10:16","slug":"tourettes-campaigner-john-davidson-says-he-is-deeply-mortified-if-anyone-considers-involuntary-tics-to-be-intentional-after-bafta-backlash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/tourettes-campaigner-john-davidson-says-he-is-deeply-mortified-if-anyone-considers-involuntary-tics-to-be-intentional-after-bafta-backlash\/","title":{"rendered":"Tourette\u2019s Campaigner John Davidson Says He Is \u201cDeeply Mortified\u201d If Anyone Considers \u201cInvoluntary Tics to Be Intentional\u201d After BAFTA Backlash"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\tJohn Davidson, the Tourette\u2019s campaigner at the center of the BAFTA Film Awards backlash, has released a statement after shouting a racial slur at presenters Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo during the ceremony.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cI can only add that I am and always have been deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning,\u201d said Davidson, whose life inspired the BAFTA-nominated I Swear<\/em>. He was in attendance as an executive producer on the film, which won star Robert Aramayo the best actor BAFTA in quite the upset.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cI wanted to thank BAFTA\u00a0and everyone involved in the awards last night for their support and understanding and inviting me to attend the broadcast,\u201d continued Davidson. \u201cI app<\/a>reciated the announcement to the auditorium in advance of the recording, warning everyone that my tics are involuntary and are not a reflection of my personal beliefs. I was heartened by the round of applause that followed this announcement and felt welcomed and understood in an environment that would normally be impossible for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cI was in attendance to celebrate the film of my life, I Swear<\/em>, which more than any film or TV documentary, explains the origins, condition, traits\u00a0and manifestations of Tourette Syndrome. I have spent my life trying to support and empower the Tourette\u2019s community and to teach empathy, kindness and understanding from others and I will continue to do so. I chose to leave the auditorium early into the ceremony as I was aware of the distress my tics were causing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tTourette\u2019s is a condition characterized by sudden, involuntary, and repetitive movements or sounds, called \u201ctics.\u201d They can manifest as loud swearing or other outbursts, which BAFTA attendees were warned about ahead of the show Sunday night, and prior to Davidson\u2019s leaving the ceremony.<\/p>\n

\n\tDavidson\u2019s statement follows BAFTA\u2019s formal apology to Jordan and Lindo. \u201cOur guests\u00a0heard very offensive language that\u00a0carries\u00a0incomparable trauma and pain for so many,\u201d that statement began.\u00a0\u201cWe\u00a0want to acknowledge the harm this has caused, address what happened and apologise to\u00a0all\u2026 We\u00a0would like to thank [Davidson] for\u00a0his dignity and consideration of others, on what should have been a night of celebration for him,\u201d BAFTA added. <\/p>\n

\n\tU.K. charity Tourette\u2019s Action also took to Instagram in defence of the activist, maintaining that his statements are \u201cnot a reflection of a person\u2019s beliefs, intentions, or character.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\t\u201cWe are incredibly proud of John and everyone involved in I Swear <\/em>following last night\u2019s BAFTA Awards,\u201d the post began. \u201cThe film has already raised so much awareness about Tourette syndrome and the daily reality faced by those living with the condition. The impact it has had on audiences, families, and those within the Tourette\u2019s community is huge, and we could not be more grateful for the support the film continues to receive.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThis moment reflects exactly what I Swear<\/em> shows so openly: the isolation, misunderstanding, and emotional weight that so often accompany this condition. People with Tourette\u2019s manage their physical and social<\/a> environments and symptoms on a constant basis. The price of being misunderstood is increased isolation, risk of anxiety and depression and death by suicide\u2026 We hope that those commenting will take the time to watch the film, learn about Tourette\u2019s, and understand the experiences behind moments like these. Education is key, and compassion makes a world of difference.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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