For the Tourette Syndrome Community, the BAFTAs Brought on a Familiar Dread-Like Feeling

The John Davidson moment cast a light on what advocates say is a condition too little understood — and on the people who don’t understand.

23 Feb, 19:52 — 24 Feb, 05:14

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During the BAFTA awards, a guest with Tourette Syndrome shouted a racial slur, prompting apologies from the BBC and BAFTA. This incident brought to light the challenges faced by the Tourette Syndrome community, who often experience misunderstanding and stigma. It also highlighted the broader societal impact of such public events on both those with the condition and those targeted by the slurs.

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BAFTAAwards ceremony host; apologized BBCEvent broadcaster; apologized Michael B JordanActor; on stage during incident Delroy LindoActor; on stage during incident John DavidsonGuest with Tourette Syndrome Tourette Syndrome CommunityGroup affected by public perception

Coverage Timeline

First report: BBC · 23 Feb, 19:52|Full coverage: All 3 sources within 9h|Window: 9h

BBC23 Feb, 19:52First to report

BBC sorry for airing racial slur shouted by guest with Tourette's at Baftas

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hollywood-reporter24 Feb, 04:26