The recent surge in search interest for “John Davidson” is primarily linked to his role as the host of the BAFTA Film Awards. During the ceremony, Davidson addressed instances of shouting related to Tourette’s syndrome, which drew media attention and public curiosity. As a prominent figure at a high-profile event, his comments and the overall context of the awards ceremony have amplified interest in his identity and related discussions.
Two notable pieces of coverage outlined the reactions and implications of Davidson’s addressing Tourette’s outbursts during the BAFTA ceremony. An article from Newsweek specifically highlighted his acknowledgment of the condition within a larger, televised context, making it a focal point for viewers and fans of the awards. This coverage not only sparked interest in Davidson but also in the ongoing conversations surrounding inclusivity and awareness of neurodiversity in the film industry.
Furthermore, The Times reported on a low-budget drama about Tourette’s syndrome, linking it to the BAFTAs and further enhancing the visibility of related themes and figures like Davidson. The interplay of these narratives surrounding the awards has naturally led to a significant increase in online searches, driven by both curiosity and the desire for more information on the situation at the ceremony.
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I blame the organizers. People should have been made aware that someone in the audience had Tourette’s and that something offensive may be yelled at different points. For Lindo and Jordan, this must have been an extremely painful moment. As far as they would know, someone chose to be extremely racist at a major moment for them professionally and personally. All the while, they had to continue being professional. Even when caused by Tourette’s the n-word is still a violent and painful word. That being said, knowing it was caused by Tourette’s may have helped in the moment and would have provided immediate context afterwards.
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They were, Alan Cumming made two announcements about it during the show and an organiser made an announcement before the show.
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He was introduced at the beginning of the ceremony and guest were told they might hear loud noises or movement from him. I dont think anyone foresaw this happening.
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I think everyone knew about it. But I doubt the presenters were expecting a racial slur. It’s just an extremely unfortunate situation for everyone involved.
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From what I read, they were told beforehand and this wasn’t the first incident of the night. Just the biggest. Heartbreaking
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> People should have been made aware that someone in the audience had Tourette’s and that something offensive may be yelled at different points. They were. John was in attendance because the movie based on his life [\(I Swear\)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Swear_\(film\)) was up for/won multiple awards.
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Before this incident he also shouted “shut the fuck up” during an introductory speech from BAFTA chair Sara Putt and “fuck you” when the directors of “Arco,” accepted their award. According to vanity fair, he wasn’t asked to leave, he chose to do it. This video is honestly heartbreaking. My stomach dropped when I saw it on twt, cannot imagine what it would’ve felt like being on that stage, you can see their faces drop and the fact that they just have to keep going…
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https://preview.redd.it/ay0fjbdab4lg1.png?width=575&format=png&auto=webp&s=690cd2ea4fd28435dc6e91995c597e280c01ec32 Man this is so unfortunate, I just feel bad for everyone involved
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Alan Cumming is such a gem
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Asking for understanding but not outright apologizing to Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, and all other Black attendees is ridiculous. Edit: The full statement included “We apologize if you were offended”. That is insufficient. There should have been a specific apology to the two Black men who had a slur yelled at them while on stage in front of their peers, and all other Black attendees.
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Some of the posters in that other pop culture sub are really showing their racist true colors over this entire ordeal.
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Like yelling at people for being ableist for even acknowledging that this is profoundly disturbing for MBJ and Delroy and every other Black person in the room. White liberals never beating the allegations.
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Agreed. Also disturbing for Black people with tourettes and other disabilities watching at home. Downplaying the impact of anti-Black racism (even involuntary things) hurts Black disabled folks.
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You can be aware of the cruelty that is racism, while also showing support for the disabled community. It’s not hard to do both. I’m dreading reading that other post. Zero excuse for racism and ableism, and I love that you brought up disabled Black people and how this is affecting them.
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What? Then they’re just not thinking about it My Ma could have Tourette’s and I could know that logically, but if she shouted “I hate your fucking guts!” you know, that would hurt They’re up onstage at the BAFTAs and have to hear that being shouted. Even if it’s Tourette’s, it’s like, goddamn man. A part of you would go home thinking that’s in everybody’s subconscious that night and just being kept down
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Just curious what about tourettes would make the person only say this when black people are up there?
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They would not be as understanding if it had been a white woman up there and he’d yelled out “Whore!” Guarantee it.
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Thank goodness someone here said this. Agreed
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Absolutely never.
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I left a comment there but it will probably fall on deaf ears. There is zero empathy from a majority of the posters on that sub for MBJ or Delroy Lindo over there. I feel terrible for John Davidson that he has Tourette’s and has the type where he can’t control what he says. But Black people should not have to stand there and be racially abused because the person screaming at them has a disability. They have someone screaming racial slurs at them while they are trying to give out an award and they have to remain composed.
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Perfectly said and I feel the same way about some of the other comments telling Black people they’re ableist for even thinking about how this made MBJ and Delroy feel. How Sinners, the cast and director have been treated by the industry and audience alike has been pretty disgusting. It is blatantly racist.
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I used to teach teens with disabilities and stuff like this was always a hot topic. You‘d have folks saying „it‘s not his fault, we can‘t do much, it‘s his disability“. Sure, but he is abusing another student who‘s black, female, or both. ALL of them had disabilities in that case, but even then there seems to be this hierarchy in people‘s minds. Who is more or less deserving of protection. It‘s fucked up. There‘s no winners in such situations, but harm done must me acknowledged and mitigated as much as possible. All my empathy goes out to MBJ, Delroy, and Davidson.
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I don’t know much about John Davidson or whether this has happened before (in terms of specific racial slurs not just inappropriate things). Idk man. I would like to know whether attendee’s were given an actual briefing that this could happen given his type of Tourette’s or was it just “he could say something offensive”. I can’t help but wonder whether the calls for “understanding” would be the same if he had yelled something wildly anti-Semitic.
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Perfect encapsulation of my thoughts. Wild to see people have no empathy for the two men on the stage who look crestfallen
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Very well said ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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I’m… astounded at some of the opinions being voiced there right now. I don’t understand how people are not grasping that despite the circumstances, that specific word being uttered is truly horrifying, and that if you express sympathy for ALL involved you are somehow being “ableist”. And anyone truly trying to equate that word being shouted at a black person to general insults needs to REALLY REFLECT on that.
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This. They’re downplaying the severity of what he said because of his condition, acting like it absolves him of all social responsibility and impact towards not just Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo, but every black woman and man in attendance. It’s not ableist to say this ain’t okay, jfc.
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Left that sub a couple days ago.
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Honestly, I need to follow your lead. This isn’t the first time they’ve been like either.
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Nope. A good portion of that sub is always ready to excuse and minimize bigotry whenever it suits them.
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The users lean right and the moderation leaves much to be desired. This is definitely the superior gossip sub.
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that sub is an absolute cesspool filled with zionism apologists, i left it some time ago.
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Anytime I’m on that sub and I point out a white celebrity does something blatantly racist I get downvoted. It’s crazy
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I left it before Christmas after having multiple righteous people dogpiling me for saying people shouldn’t be filming homeless people without consent for likes. They said I was an “elitist” who was “trying to control how others show empathy”. And one of the mods told me off for defending myself because I was “stoking the fire”. Awful sub and people.
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That sub banned me for pointing out that Hagcois is being used as a homophobic slur against Francois Arnaud and said I was being bigoted. The worst faith moderation I’ve ever seen. Talking about bigotry is the problem, not actually being bigoted. Typical nice white people.
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I really need to leave there as well
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I left that sub a long time ago, but the reaction to the Michael Jordan situation over there was incredibly telling. This sub isn’t perfect but at least people here were more willing to listen to the context and explanations.
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Every time I try to give them another chance, I end up regretting it again.
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I joined that sub, left, rejoined, got frustrated. It’s a pattern. I don’t know if there’s more bots there or a different audience because I don’t remember it being like this a few months ago.
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They are and they are so goofy sounding and exhausting
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Thanks girl! I saw your comment over there. Dummies bending over backwards to minimize how effing dehumanizing this must have been for absolute GOAT MBJ and Leroy Lindo. Lying and saying that the guy apologized when he hasn’t. Eff that
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It’s insane that they refuse to even acknowledge that this could be hurtful to Michael and Delroy. They expect them to just brush it off and not let it affect them at all. Obviously John needs some grace in this situation but it’s so fucking unbelievably racist to suggest that they and every other black person in that room shouldn’t have been shocked and offended and people are ableist for feeling bad for them. People have zero empathy when it comes to anti-blackness. The other thread sickened me.
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Like it’s disheartening. 🙁 We are not being ableist in thinking that John should apologize. Yes it’s involuntary and out of his control, but it does not erase the hurt or pain they experienced. And I’m having a hard time seeing both of them, especially Delroy, go through this in front of his peers. 🙁
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Once again, I’m proud I got banned from that sub for calling Noah Schnapp a genocidal twink.
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Yeah it’s crazy how they have so much sympathy for the one who said the slur over the people who were called it, but I know how that goes already.
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I am fighting for my life over there! I refuse to give in, because it’s just so disturbing. It’s so disgusting the lack of empathy towards Michael and Mr. Delroy! They keep acting like having a disability excuses everything, or makes it less hurtful but it does not. That is a painful word, and my heart dropped when I heard it. I can’t even imagine how they felt. YT people show their colors time and time again!
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That sub is full of conservatives who think saying “Trump bad” is all you need to not be conservative. So I guess you could say the sub is full of Democrat Party politicians 😂.
Additional Sources:
The Times – The low-budget Tourette’s drama chasing Bafta glory
Newsweek – BAFTA Host Addresses Tourette’s Outbursts During Ceremony
