Tourette's advocate John Davidson addresses BAFTA incident, says ‘I was aware of the distress my tics were causing’

Tourette’s advocate John Davidson has issued his first statement after his involuntary tics, including an audible N-word during Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo’s BAFTA presentation, sparked controversy. Davidson, inspiration for the film ‘I Swear’, explained his Tourette’s syndrome, thanked BAFTA and the BBC for warning the audience in advance, and revealed he left the ceremony early after realising the distress his tics were causing.