Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson to watch Bafta Scotland awards in separate ‘relaxed’ space
Photograph: Matt Baron/BEI/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenTourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson. In a statement after the show, Davidson said he was “deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning”. He added: “I have spent my life trying to support and empower the Tourette’s community and to teach empathy, kindness and understanding from others and I will continue to do so.
- ▪Photograph: Matt Baron/BEI/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenTourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson.
- ▪In a statement after the show, Davidson said he was “deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning”.
- ▪He added: “I have spent my life trying to support and empower the Tourette’s community and to teach empathy, kindness and understanding from others and I will continue to do so.
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Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson. Photograph: Matt Baron/BEI/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenTourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson. Photograph: Matt Baron/BEI/ShutterstockMoviesTourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson to watch Bafta Scotland awards in separate ‘relaxed’ spaceDecision follows independent review into handling of February ceremony, where his involuntary tics caused a BBC crisisAndrew PulverThu 1 Oct 2026 10.06 EDTLast modified on Thu 1 Oct 2026 10.07 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJohn Davidson, the Tourette syndrome campaigner whose outburst at the British Academy film awards in February led to a crisis for Bafta (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) and the BBC, will attend the Bafta Scotland awards and watch the ceremony from a separate…
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