‘A slur would be deliberate’: the Baftas outburst and Tourette syndrome

2026-02-24 - 17:53

While the use of the N-word may not have been intentional, some with the condition agree that doesn’t make it acceptable It was an incident that sparked a furore: during Sunday’s Bafta ceremony Tourette syndrome (TS) activist John Davidson made several outbursts, including shouting the N-word as actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan were presenting a prize on stage. Among others to comment on the incident were actors including Oscar winner Jamie Foxx and Wendell Pierce, who starred alongside Jordan in The Wire. Continue reading...