Tourettes-gäst skriker ”neger” under den direktsända Bafta-galan 2026

Host Alan Cumming apologised a number of times for strong language heard from the audience during the ceremony.

They included a racial slur that was shouted while Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award.

John Davidson, whose life with Tourette's syndrome was portrayed in I Swear by Robert Aramayo, was among those at the awards.

Cumming explained that Tourette's is a disability.
"You may have noticed some strong language in the background. This can be part of how Tourette's syndrome shows up for some people as the film explores that experience," he told the audience.
"Thanks for your understanding and helping create a respectful space for everyone."

Later on in the ceremony Cumming made a further statement, saying: "Tourette's Syndrome is a disability and the tics you've heard tonight are involuntary, which means the person who has Tourette's Syndrome has no control over their language.

“We apologise if you are offended tonight."

At Sunday night’s BAFTA Awards, John Davidson—the real-life inspiration for the celebrated British film I Swear—shouted the N-word at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo while the Sinners stars were presenting the award for best visual effects.

The outburst followed an opening monologue throughout which Davidson, who has Tourette’s syndrome, was involuntarily ticking. The audience had been informed of Davidson’s condition before the show began—but it was only after he said the racial slur that host Alan Cumming openly addressed the issue.