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Tourette activist claims Bafta warned swearing would be edited at Baftas 2026 amid N‑word controversy

Tourette’s activist John Davidson says Bafta and the BBC told him any swearing would be cut from the Baftas broadcast, but an audible N-word moment occurred on stage. He explains his tics can involuntarily produce offensive words and has apologised to those affected, while backers and the broadcaster face criticism. Bafta and the BBC issued apologies and launched a comprehensive review, with a Bafta judge resigning and Warner Bros. noting shortcomings in response.

via The Guardian|

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Baftas Slur Row Highlights Ongoing Misunderstanding of Tourette's

Sharon, mother of Dexter who has Tourette's and stars in I Swear, says the Baftas row in which a guest shouted a racial slur has renewed negativity about Tourette's, overshadowing the film’s three Bafta wins. The BBC apologized for not editing out the slur, and Dexter’s family stresses Tourette's is a disability people cannot help. The incident has sparked concern among campaigners about public understanding of the condition despite the film's positive reception.

via BBC|

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Bafta broadcast’s Tourette’s moment prompts BBC apology

BBC apologised after a racial slur shouted by John Davidson—whose Tourette’s causes involuntary tics—was broadcast during the Bafta Film Awards; the moment occurred on stage with Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo, remained on BBC One and iPlayer before being removed, and has sparked discussion about how to handle such outbursts and the need for a stronger apology.

via BBC|

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