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BBC BAFTA Viewers Left Distracted by 'Shouting' as Host Asks for 'Understanding'
Host Alan Cumming asked for audience understanding after John Davidson, with Tourette's, made involuntary outbursts during the ceremony inspired by his life and nominated film.
- During the EE BAFTA Film Awards at London's Royal Festival Hall, Alan Cumming thanked the audience after audible outbursts from John Davidson, a Tourette's campaigner, were heard on BBC One.
- Diagnosed at age 25 and noticing symptoms from 12, John Davidson's Tourette's inspired the BAFTA-nominated film I Swear.
- Cumming addressed viewers directly, saying `You may have noticed some strong language in the background` and apologised while asking for understanding after slurs targeted presenters Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo and `shut the f**k up` was heard during Sara Putt's speech.
- Within moments of the delayed broadcast, social media showed confusion and mixed responses as viewers on X praised Alan Cumming's calm handling and Tourettes Action noted intense public reaction to the film.
- I Swear was nominated for five BAFTAs this year, including best leading actor and outstanding British film, while Robert Aramayo won the EE Rising Star award as the Oscars approach next month.
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