BAFTA Film Awards host Alan Cumming apologises for “strong words” after nominee John Davidson, who has Tourette’s syndrome, shouts during ceremony; watch viral video
The BAFTA Film Awards experienced two brief interruptions as host Alan Cumming addressed disruptions from nominee John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome. Davidson's involuntary vocal tics, including expletives, were picked up by microphones during the live broadcast, causing distractions. Cumming apologized to the audience for any offense, explaining the sounds were unintentional.