Tourette’s Activist Who Shouted N-Word at BAFTA’s Breaks Silence

The Tourette’s activist who created a firestorm when he shouted the N-word during the The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) has broken his silence.

As we reported … John Davidson was heard shouting the N-word during Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo‘s presentation last night. Host Alan Cumming did his best to address the incident, but plenty were still heated about what happened — and wanted answers.

John just released a statement, saying he appreciated Alan’s mid-show announcement … and, “I was heartened by the round of applause that followed this announcement and felt welcomed and understood in an environment that would normally be impossible for me.”

BAFTA did issue a full-throated apology this morning … and said this was a valuable learning moment for the organization.

John revealed he left the auditorium after the incident, noting in his statement why … “I have spent my life trying to support and empower the Tourette’s community and to teach empathy, kindness and understanding from others, and I will continue to do so.”