John Davidson
John Davidson is a seasoned journalist known for his insightful coverage of rugby league and other sports, often contributing to major publications such as The Guardian. He has been in the news recently due to an alleged incident involving him and assistant coach Richard Agar during a halftime exchange at a match, which is now under investigation by the NRL's integrity unit.
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John Davidson involuntarily shouted racial slurs while presenting at the BAFTA Film Awards.
SNL Tourette sketch slammed following BAFTA racial slur from John Davidson
Australia· 2026-03-03
John Davidson is an activist with Tourette syndrome whose life story inspired the 2025 film 'I Swear'.
Kino sasniegumi otrajā plānā / Diena
Latvia· 2026-03-01John Davidson, an activist with Tourette syndrome, caused a controversy by making racist remarks during the BAFTA awards.
BBC-Eklat um Tourette-Aktivist: Grenzen der Inklusion aufgezeigt
Switzerland· 2026-02-28
John Davidson is a Tourette's campaigner who was mentioned in relation to the Baftas.
I Swear director says Baftas 'let down' Tourette's campaigner John Davidson
United Kingdom· 2026-02-28
John Davidson is a Tourette syndrome campaigner who caused controversy at the BAFTAs while presenting.
‘Sinners’ is so much bigger than the BAFTA chaos around it
United States· 2026-02-26
John Davidson is a Tourette syndrome campaigner whose life story inspired the film I Swear.
Bafta N-word Tourette fallout has done nobody any good and there is no easy fix – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-26
John Davidson, a British Tourette activist, caused a stir at the Bafta awards with his outbursts.
Tourette-Syndrom: „Welche Wörter im Tic-Repertoire landen, lässt sich nicht beeinflussen“ - Gesellschaft
Germany· 2026-02-26Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson, who inspired one of the winning films, shouted the N-word during the ceremony.
Fast-track probe ordered after racial slur aired during BAFTA broadcast - Reports | English Movie News
India· 2026-02-26
John Davidson, who attended the awards, shouted the racial slur due to his Tourette's syndrome.
BBC investigates racial slur broadcast at BAFTAs
Canada· 2026-02-25John Davidson questions his proximity to a microphone at Bafta Film Awards.
John Davidson questions his proximity to a microphone at Bafta Film AwardsUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-25
John Davidson is well known for having Tourette syndrome and for his work educating the public about TS.
The dust has not yet settled on the Baftas N-word row. This is why | Baftas 2026United Kingdom· 2026-02-24
John Davidson is a Scottish activist for the rights of people with Tourette syndrome and was the guest of honor at the gala.
Scandal la BAFTA: un regizor se retrage din juriu după un incident rasist în timpul ceremoniei. „A fost complet de neiertat”
Romania· 2026-02-24
John Davidson is a Tourette's syndrome activist who was present at the BAFTA ceremony.
BBC och Baftagalan kritiseras för hanteringen av N-ordet
Sweden· 2026-02-24
John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome and is the subject of the film “I Swear,” was heard shouting an involuntary slur during the BAFTA ceremony in London.
Peter Attia leaves CBS following Epstein emailsUnited States· 2026-02-24
John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome, was heard shouting an involuntary slur during the BAFTA ceremony.
Suspect had visited Nancy Guthrie’s home twice, source saysUnited States· 2026-02-24
John Davidson's outbursts at the Baftas were linked to his Tourette syndrome activism.
BBC apologises as Jamie Foxx and Wendell Pierce criticise outbursts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-24
John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome and is the subject of the film 'I Swear,' was heard shouting an involuntary slur during the BAFTA ceremony in London.
BAFTAs moment sparks Tourette debateUnited States· 2026-02-24
John Davidson is a Tourette syndrome campaigner who shouted the N-word at the Baftas.
It hurt when the N-word was shouted out at the Baftas – because we are also hearing it so much outside | Nadine WhiteUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-23
John Davidson was identified as the activist who shouted offensive language during the Bafta Film Awards.
BBC biedt excuses aan voor racistische uitroep tijdens Bafta-uitreiking – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-02-23It had been said by John Davidson, the Tourette syndrome campaigner, who shouted it as Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan were on stage.
BBC producers say they ‘didn’t hear’ N-word slur as ‘working in a truck’, following second Baftas apology | Baftas 2026United Kingdom· 2026-02-23
John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome, yelled out the N-word during the Bafta ceremony.
With N-word incident, Bafta have shot themselves in the foot | Baftas 2026United Kingdom· 2026-02-23
John Davidson is a Tourette syndrome campaigner who inspired the film's story.
BAFTA raudonasis kilimas: juo žengė ne tik ryškiausios kino žvaigždės – spindėjo ir karališkosios šeimos nariai | Vardai
Lithuania· 2026-02-23
John Davidson has been publicly known as someone who deals with Tourette syndrome since 1989.
הדרמה בטקס פרסי הבאפט"א הפכה רצף קללות לאירוע לא צפוי
Israel· 2026-02-23
John Davidson is a Scottish activist with Tourette's syndrome, portrayed in the film 'I swear'.
Zmagala Ena bitka za drugo, presenečenje igralec, ki je izrekel največ kletvic
Slovenia· 2026-02-23
John Davidson is a Tourettes activist whose real life story inspired the film I Swear.
Swearing, Marty Supreme … and Prince William: Bafta’s 12 biggest snubs and surprises | Baftas 2026United Kingdom· 2026-02-23
John Davidson is the subject of the British indie film 'I Swear,' about a man with Tourette Syndrome.
John Davidson: BAFTAs interrupted by racist slur from man with Tourette SyndromeUnited States· 2026-02-23
John Davidson is a real-life Tourette syndrome campaigner featured in a biopic.
Jessie Buckley wins over Rose Byrne, Emma Stone and moreAustralia· 2026-02-23
John Davidson is the subject of the biopic I Swear, which won best actor for Robert Aramayo.
One Battle After Another defeats Hamnet and Sinners at Baftas, as I Swear’s Robert Aramayo takes best actor | Baftas 2026United Kingdom· 2026-02-23John Davidson is a Tourette syndrome campaigner whose life inspired the film I Swear.
I Swear’s Robert Aramayo had Bafta’s feelgood moment, but the night belonged to Paul Thomas Anderson | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-23
John Davidson is a real-life activist from Galashiels who has Tourette syndrome and has worked to educate the nation about the condition.
I Swear review – biopic of pioneering Tourette syndrome activist is funny, fierce and full of heart | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-09
