John Davidson MBE (born 1 June 1971) is a Scottish campaigner for Tourette syndrome, who lives in Galashiels. [2] At age 16, Davidson was the subject of the BBC TV documentary John's Not Mad …

14 hours ago · Tourette's campaigner John Davidson, who inspired the film I Swear, has drawn attention around the world after an incident at the BAFTAs ceremony

1 day ago · Tourette’s syndrome activist John Davidson said Monday that he left the BAFTA Awards in London early Sunday after his tics caused “distress” after he was heard involuntarily using the “N ...

1 day ago · John Davidson, 54, is a Scottish Tourette syndrome activist inspiring awareness through documentaries, talks, and the film I Swear.

8 hours ago · Tourette’s activist John Davidson spoke out Monday afternoon about a series of outbursts at Sunday’s BAFTA award ceremony—including shouting the N-word at Black actors Michael B. …

22 hours ago · John Davidson grabbed headlines at the 2026 BAFTA ceremony in London on February 22, 2026, for reportedly shouting out expletives and a racial slur. However, he was helpless in the …

1 day ago · John Davidson has issued a statement on the BAFTA Film Tourette racial slur at the 'Sinners' actors, which has caused fallout for the BBC and BAFTA.

11 hours ago · Tourette’s Campaigner John Davidson Says He Is “Deeply Mortified” if Anyone Considers “Involuntary Tics to Be Intentional” After BAFTA Backlash "I have spent my life trying to …

11 hours ago · Tourette’s activist John Davidson, who inadvertently shouted the N-word at the BAFTAs, has released a statement.

Sep 19, 2025 · John Davidson became the reluctant poster boy for Tourette's Syndrome when he was just 16 years old. The little known condition, previously described as "wild madness", caused him to …