John Davidson

John Davidson

journalist Canada

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.

Born on Jun 24, 1961 (64 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.16%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
4,678,106
Power
136,507$
Sentiment
5.03
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 9 5.44 0.83% +0% 67,886,011 561,041 $2,700,000 22,314$
United States 5 5.00 0.44% +0% 331,002,651 1,445,426 $21,000,000 91,703$
Australia 2 6.00 0.33% +10% 25,499,884 92,118 $1,380,000 4,985$
Ireland 2 5.50 0.33% +0% 5,030,000 16,767 $5,100 17$
Canada 1 5.00 0.16% +0% 38,005,238 62,406 $1,700,000 2,791$
Suriname 1 5.00 0.93% +0% 586,634 5,432 $4,600 43$
Germany 1 4.00 0.17% +0% 83,783,942 138,486 $3,845,000 6,355$
Sweden 1 6.00 0.17% +0% 10,099,265 17,205 $530,000 903$
Switzerland 1 5.00 0.17% +0% 8,654,622 14,376 $700,000 1,163$
Romania 1 7.00 0.17% +0% 19,237,691 32,063 $250,000 417$
Latvia 1 5.00 0.19% +0% 1,886,198 3,586 $34,000 65$
Lithuania 1 8.00 0.17% +0% 2,722,289 4,653 $54,000 92$
Slovenia 1 9.00 0.18% +0% 2,078,938 3,699 $56,000 100$
India 1 5.00 0.16% +0% 1,380,004,385 2,262,302 $2,900,000 4,754$
Israel 1 7.00 0.20% +0% 9,216,900 18,545 $400,000 805$
Totals 29 1,985,694,648 4,678,105 $35,558,700 136,507$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Latvia Latvia: John Davidson is an activist with Tourette syndrome whose life story inspired the 2025 film 'I Swear'. 5

Diena: Kino sasniegumi otrajā plānā / Diena

Switzerland Switzerland: John Davidson, an activist with Tourette syndrome, caused a controversy by making racist remarks during the BAFTA awards. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: BBC-Eklat um Tourette-Aktivist: Grenzen der Inklusion aufgezeigt

United Kingdom United Kingdom: John Davidson is a Tourette's campaigner who was mentioned in relation to the Baftas. 5

BBC: I Swear director says Baftas 'let down' Tourette's campaigner John Davidson

Canada Canada: John Davidson, who attended the awards, shouted the racial slur due to his Tourette's syndrome. 5

The Globe and Mail: BBC investigates racial slur broadcast at BAFTAs

United Kingdom United Kingdom: John Davidson questions his proximity to a microphone at Bafta Film Awards. 5

BBC: John Davidson questions his proximity to a microphone at Bafta Film Awards