By failing to remove John Davidson’s tic from the broadcast, editors let down both black and disabled people
I attended the Bafta awards on Sunday. And I arrived early enough to hear the Tourette synd…
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It wasn't just the N-word, I also called BAFTAs host Alan Cumming a 'paedophile', says I Swear's John Davidson as he admits he felt a 'wave of shame' before leaving ceremony over his Tourette's tics ⊕
John Davidson, 54, shouted the racial slur at Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo during Sunday's ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall in London .
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With N-word incident, Bafta have shot themselves in the foot | Catherine Shoard ⊖
In not editing out Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson’s shouted tics, Bafta have allowed their successful diversity drive to be overshadowed
Backlash mounts to Bafta N-word controversy as Jami…
Viewers' fury as BBC edits out 'Free Palestine' remark from BAFTA winner's speech but decides to air N-word outburst despite two-hour time delay ○
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BAFTAs host Alan Cumming was forced to apo9logise after Tourette's activist John Davidson was heard yelling the N-word.
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BAFTAs viewers blast Alan Cumming's 'dreadful and cringe-worthy' opening monologue and British snacks gag as they declare 'who the hell is in charge of this?' ⊖
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The presenter, 61, took to the stage at London's Royal Festival Hall as the MC of proceedings, but struggling to win over fans with his opener.
All the viral moments from BAFTAs 2026: From Robert Aramayo's father's elation at his Best Actor win and Paddington's 'epic' cameo to Alan Cumming's toe-curling snacks gag ⊕⊕⊕
One Battle After Another proved to be the big winner with six gongs, while Jessie Buckley won Best Actress, and Robert Aramayo earned a surprise honour for Best Actor for I Swear.
Paul Mescal is left red faced as host Alan Cumming calls him out for being on his phone and messing up his gag during the 2026 BAFTAs ⊖
Paul Mescal was left very red faced at the 2026 BAFTAs as host Alan Cumming called him out for being on his phone during the star-studded ceremony.
Timothee Chalamet spends the BAFTAs texting on his phone as he is sent a meme of himself after host Alan Cumming instructed the audience to 'turn off all electronic devices' ○
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Timothee Chalamet spent the BAFTAs texting on his phone after host Alan Cumming instructed the audience to 'turn off all electronic devices'.
BAFTA host Alan Cumming thanks audience for Tourette's understanding as I Swear's John Davidson lets out involuntary shouts during ceremony ⊕
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I Swear details the life of campaigner John, now 54, who was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at a time when little was known about the condition.
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‘The trick is not being so annoying that people hate you’: is awards-show hosting the toughest gig out there? ○
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From the dire Hathaway and Franco double act to the charming Fey and Poehler combo, the choice of MC is vital to a show’s success. With Alan Cumming set to helm the Baftas on Sunday, here’s what he n…