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Alan Cumming Defends BAFTA Audience During Tourette's Outburst
22 Feb
Summary
- Presenter Alan Cumming apologized for Tourette's syndrome outbursts.
- John Davidson's tics caused audible interruptions during the ceremony.
- Davidson is a known campaigner and ambassador for Tourette's syndrome.
Alan Cumming, hosting the BAFTA Film Awards, twice paused proceedings to address audible interruptions from John Davidson, a nominee with Tourette's syndrome. Davidson's involuntary tics were captured by microphones, causing significant disruption during acceptance speeches and opening remarks. Cumming apologized to the audience for the strong language and thanked them for their understanding, stressing the involuntary nature of tics and the importance of a respectful environment.
Davidson is recognized for his extensive activism in raising awareness for Tourette's syndrome, having been honored by Queen Elizabeth II in 2018 for his efforts. Despite his advocacy, he expressed a desire not to be the center of attention due to his condition. The film "I Swear," featuring Davidson, was nominated for Outstanding British Film at the awards ceremony.
