Baftas Host Apologises After Guest With Tourette's Has N-Word Tic During Ceremony

Alan Cumming on the Baftas red carpet on Sunday night

Baftas host Alan Cumming issued an apology during Sunday night’s ceremony after a guest with Tourette’s syndrome experienced a number of tics – including shouting expletives and a racial slur – from the audience of this year’s event.

In the run-up to the 2026 Baftas, the British movie I Swear, which was inspired by the life of Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson, scored five nominations, including Outstanding British Film and acting...