Tourette’s sufferer John Davidson, who inspired a BAFTA-winning film, on Monday said he was “deeply mortified” after shouting a racial slur at the London awards ceremony, which he said was caused by an “involuntary tic”. Tourette’s campaigner ‘mortified’ after shouting racial slur during BAFTA He was heard shouting the N-word as “Sinners” actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan, who are both black, presented an award for special visual effects at the Sunday night ceremony. “I am, and always have been deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning,” Davidson, who is the real-life inspiration behind the film “I Swear”, said in a statement to the PA news agency. He added that he “chose” to leave the auditorium during the ceremony “as I was aware of the distress my tics were causing.” “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,” he said. British actor Robert Aramayo …