Actor John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome, a neurological condition that causes involuntary motor and vocal tics, will attend the Scottish Bafta ceremony from a separate area as a precaution. The Scottish comedian, who is widely recognized in the UK as an ambassador for Tourette's syndrome, had sparked controversy in February after making a racist remark during the London Bafta ceremony. This incident has led him to request to participate in the upcoming Scottish Bafta ceremony via videoconference, surrounded by his loved ones, as reported by the BBC on Thursday, October 1st. The dramatic comedy I Swear, inspired by Davidson's personal story, including his childhood experiences, has been nominated seven times for the Scottish Bafta. The ceremony is scheduled for November 15, 2026. The film had previously won three awards at the Bafta Film Awards in London, often referred to as the British Oscars. During the London event on February 22, 2026, two Black actors from the film Sinner, Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, were on stage to present the special effects award when a racist insult was made by Davidson, who was in the Royal Festival Hall at the time. The day after the ceremony, Davidson expressed that he was "mortified to think that someone could consider his tics to be voluntary or to carry any significance," in an interview with the magazine Variety. He also stated that the BBC should have "known what to expect (...) and made more efforts" to prevent the broadcast of the insult. In a press release, he added, "I have dedicated my life to supporting and empowering the community of people with Tourette's syndrome, to teach empathy, kindness, and understanding through others, and I will continue to do so." An internal investigation by the BBC, which apologized following the controversy, concluded that the British audiovisual giant had "breached its editorial guidelines" by broadcasting the incident. The findings highlight the need for stricter protocols to prevent such occurrences in the future.