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🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Tourette Syndrome: An 'uncharted' disorder in Greece – The stigma and lack of information

The article discusses the challenges surrounding Tourette Syndrome in Greece, highlighting societal stigma and limited public awareness.

Feb 26 • 15:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BBC launches investigation after racist insult aired during BAFTA broadcast

The BBC has opened an investigation into the airing of a racist insult during the BAFTA awards broadcast, which occurred while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage.

Feb 25 • 16:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

BBC Scandal: 'Which Words End up in the Tic Repertoire Cannot be Influenced'

A Tourette activist made headlines and stirred controversy during the BAFTA Awards by shouting offensive words, including a racial slur, which broadcasted live on BBC.

Feb 25 • 16:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"I am mortified": John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome, regrets his racist words at the Baftas

John Davidson, a Scottish man with Tourette's syndrome, expressed deep regret for uttering racist remarks at the Baftas, attributing them to his uncontrollable tics.

Feb 25 • 11:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BAFTA tic sufferer says he was beaten within an inch of his life over Tourettes

Tourette's activist John Davidson has shared his experiences of violence and discrimination related to his condition, emphasizing the realities of living with coprolalia in the public eye.

Feb 25 • 10:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Baylen Out Loud star flooded with support as she issues emotional statement

Reality star Baylen Dupree receives overwhelming support after defending Tourette's campaigner John Davidson following a racial slur incident at the BAFTAs.

Feb 25 • 10:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BAFTA tic sufferer John Davidson reveals insult he called host Alan Cumming

John Davidson, a Tourette's syndrome sufferer, made headlines for shouting offensive language, including a racial slur, during the BAFTA awards, prompting apologies from both him and the organization.

Feb 25 • 09:37 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
Life & Tech

What people with Tourette’s want you to know

A man attending the BAFTAs experienced involuntary Tourette's outbursts, raising awareness about the condition and its misinterpretations.

Feb 24 • 21:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Man with Tourette syndrome 'deeply mortified' after shouting racial slur at awards show

John Davidson, a man with Tourette syndrome, expressed deep mortification after shouting a racial slur during the BAFTAs, stating his tics are involuntary and not meant to offend.

Feb 24 • 19:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

BBC apologises to staff over N-word inclusion as Bafta announces comprehensive review

The BBC has issued an apology to its staff for failing to edit out a racial slur that was unintentionally included in the broadcast of the Bafta film awards.

Feb 24 • 17:45 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

BAFTA 2026: How an involuntary word became a scandal tarnishing this year's award ceremony

The 2026 BAFTA awards became one of the most controversial in history following a racist slur incident involving activist and producer John Davidson, which was poorly handled by the British Academy and the BBC.

Feb 24 • 16:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bafta judge quits over ‘utterly unforgivable’ handling of Tourette N-word incident

A Bafta judge resigns in protest over the organization's handling of a racial slur incident at an awards ceremony involving a Tourette syndrome campaigner.

Feb 24 • 12:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BAFTA: juror resigns after racist insult and sparks criticism of BBC

A juror for the BAFTA resigns following a racist insult incident during the awards, leading to widespread criticism of the BBC's handling of the event.

Feb 24 • 11:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'Utterly unforgivable': Filmmaker quits as BAFTA judge over handling of racist slur at awards ceremony

Filmmaker Jonte Richardson resigns from his position as a BAFTA judge due to the organization's mishandling of a racist slur incident during the awards ceremony.

Feb 24 • 11:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

When will I Swear be released on Netflix?

The UK film I Swear, which follows the life of Tourette’s activist John Davidson, will soon be available on Netflix after winning a BAFTA for Robert Aramayo's performance.

Feb 24 • 09:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BAFTA judge resigns after Tourette's sufferer's racial slur

A BAFTA judge resigned due to the organization's inadequate response to a racial slur incident involving a Tourette's sufferer at the award ceremony.

Feb 24 • 09:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Michael B. Jordan's 'disgusted' response to BAFTA racial slur revealed

Michael B. Jordan expressed disgust over a racial slur yelled during the BAFTAs, caused by a participant with Tourette syndrome.

Feb 24 • 08:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

After the racist insult made during the Bafta ceremony, the BBC apologizes for 'not cutting these remarks'

The BBC has issued an apology for not cutting a racist insult uttered by a person with Tourette syndrome during the Bafta ceremony.

Feb 24 • 08:56 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

After the Tourette's Outburst at the Film Gala: 'Devastated'

John Davidson shouted a racial slur during a British film gala presentation, resulting in significant backlash from participants and the subsequent removal of the event from BBC's streaming service.

Feb 24 • 08:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

John Davidson says he feels 'deeply mortified' by involuntary insults at the Bafta due to his Tourette syndrome

John Davidson expressed regret over involuntary exclamations during the Bafta ceremony, including racial slurs, which he attributed to his Tourette syndrome.

Feb 24 • 00:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

John Davidson 'deeply mortified' after involuntary racial slur at BAFTAs

John Davidson expressed his deep remorse after inadvertently shouting a racial slur during the BAFTAs ceremony due to his condition.

Feb 23 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Tourette's campaigner 'deeply mortified' after racial slur at BAFTAs

John Davidson, a Tourette's campaigner, expressed deep remorse after inadvertently shouting a racial slur during the BAFTAs due to his condition.

Feb 23 • 20:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

An unusual moment at the awards gala - the audience shouted to the stage: 'We apologize if you were offended'

During the BAFTA awards in the UK, a moment of controversy occurred when an audience member shouted offensive remarks, prompting the host to address the situation and apologize.

Feb 23 • 20:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

BBC issues apology after man with Tourette syndrome shouted racial slur at Black actors during BAFTA Awards

The BBC apologized after a man with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur during the BAFTA Awards broadcast, leading to public concern about the incident.

Feb 23 • 19:48 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
World

Baftas interrupted by racist slur from man with Tourette syndrome

The BAFTA ceremony was disrupted when John Davidson, a man with Tourette syndrome, shouted a racial slur while two Black actors presented an award.

Feb 23 • 19:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Controversy at the Baftas over the racist insult of a guest with Tourette's syndrome

A guest at the Baftas, John Davidson, uttered a racist insult, leading to apologies from the BBC and the event's host.

Feb 23 • 16:17 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

BBC apologises for ‘involuntary’ Tourette’s racial slur during BAFTA awards

The BBC issued an apology for broadcasting a racial slur during the BAFTA awards, attributing it to a Tourette's syndrome sufferer.

Feb 23 • 15:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BAFTAS racial slur controversy explained: All you need to know

The BAFTAs faced controversy after a guest with Tourette's syndrome used a racial slur during the ceremony.

Feb 23 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BAFTA host calls for understanding after man with Tourette's shouts insults

Activist John Davidson, diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome, shouted insults during the BAFTA ceremony, prompting host Alan Cumming to explain the involuntary nature of his behavior.

Feb 23 • 13:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tourette’s charity calls for ‘understanding’ after incident during BAFTAs ceremony

A Tourette’s charity calls for greater understanding after campaigner John Davidson faced backlash for his outbursts during the BAFTA ceremony.

Feb 23 • 13:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Susanna Reid sparks backlash with 'stupid and dismissive' Tourette's comment after BAFTAs

Susanna Reid has faced criticism for her comments regarding Tourette's syndrome during a discussion on Good Morning Britain.

Feb 23 • 11:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Activist with Tourette's Syndrome shouts racist insult during the BAFTA

During the BAFTA ceremony, John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome, shouted a racist insult and other outbursts, prompting apologies from the event's presenter.

Feb 23 • 10:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING BAFTA Tourette sufferer's 'be kind' message after BBC apologises over tics

Tourette syndrome advocate John Davidson highlighted the challenges he faces with bullying and his advocacy for understanding following a controversial outburst during the BAFTA ceremony.

Feb 23 • 09:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I Swear actor who played BAFTA Tourettes campaigner furiously defends 'offensive' tics

Actor Robert Aramayo defends the use of expletive tics during the BAFTA Film Awards, clarifying they were involuntary due to Tourette syndrome.

Feb 23 • 07:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BAFTA shouter revealed as inspiration behind award winning film 'I Swear'

John Davidson, diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 25, inspired the award-winning film 'I Swear' and sparked notable moments during the BAFTAs.

Feb 23 • 00:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

BAFTAs Film Awards see best actor upset, Aussies miss out

Robert Aramayo won the Best Actor award at the BAFTAs, surprising many by defeating favorite Timothée Chalamet.

Feb 22 • 20:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

BBC investigating BAFTAs racial slur incident

The BBC is conducting an expedited investigation after a racial slur was unintentionally broadcast during the BAFTAs, shouted by a Tourette's campaigner.

Feb 20 • 10:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

John Virgo's daughter phoned Jim Davidson as new details of tragic death emerge

John Virgo's daughter reached out to Jim Davidson after the announcement of her father's passing at 79, leading to tributes from the sports community.

Feb 4 • 13:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

John Virgo made his thoughts perfectly clear about working with Jim Davidson on Big Break

John Virgo, the legendary BBC snooker commentator, has died at the age of 79, resulting in tributes from the sport and television communities.

Feb 4 • 13:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Big Break stars now from Yewtree probe and £60m divorce to sad death

The article reflects on the mixed fortunes of 'Big Break' stars John Virgo and Jim Davidson following the recent death of Virgo, highlighting their personal challenges, including investigations and a high-profile divorce.

Feb 4 • 11:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

BREAKING: Jim Davidson shares tribute to Big Break co-star John Virgo after snooker legend's death

Jim Davidson paid tribute to his close friend John Virgo, who passed away at the age of 79, reminiscing about their time together on the BBC show Big Break.

Feb 4 • 10:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Film with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score is a true story and will leave you in tears

A Scottish biographical drama about John Davidson's life with Tourette's syndrome has achieved a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, resonating emotionally with audiences.

Dec 29 • 11:04 UTC

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