Overview
- Saturday Night Live posted a cut-for-time sketch online in which cast members portray controversial figures who claim Tourette’s to excuse past behavior, including a tag referencing the BAFTAs incident.
- Tourette’s Action called the video “unacceptable,” warning it fuels stigma and harassment and saying a single clip can undo years of awareness work.
- John Davidson, the Tourette’s campaigner whose involuntary slur at the BAFTAs prompted the discourse, said he is sorry for any pain caused but will not apologize for having the condition.
- BAFTA and the BBC apologized for airing the slur during a delayed broadcast; the BBC removed it from iPlayer and says a fast-tracked review is underway as BAFTA pledges a comprehensive review.
- BAFTAs host Alan Cumming issued a new apology describing the broadcast as a “trauma triggering shitshow,” while Delroy Lindo publicly thanked supporters at the NAACP Image Awards.