Este domingo, el actor británico Robert Aramayo se impuso a Timothée Chalamet y Leonardo DiCaprio, ganando el premio a Mejor actor en los Bafta por su actuación en «I Swear» (Incontrolable). La película narra la historia real de John Davidson, un activista con síndrome de Tourette, quien estuvo presente en la ceremonia.
Sin embargo, su participación generó un momento controvertido cuando, como parte de su trastorno, pronunció una palabra racista mientras los actores Delroy Lindo y Michael B. Jordan entregaban el premio a Mejores efectos visuales.
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El presentador Alan Cumming se disculpó durante la ceremonia, pero la BBC decidió emitir la premiación sin censura, provocando críticas en redes sociales. Posteriormente, la cadena explicó que se trató de un tic verbal involuntario, asociado al síndrome de Tourette, y pidió disculpas por el incidente.
El síndrome de Tourette es un trastorno neurológico que aparece en la infancia y se caracteriza por tics motores y vocales. Aunque la coprolalia —decir palabras inapropiadas— es poco común, es el síntoma más conocido del trastorno.
Polémica en los Bafta
No existe una causa única; factores genéticos y desequilibrios químicos en el cerebro pueden influir, y muchos pacientes presentan TDAH o TOC de forma concurrente.
Celebridades como Billie Eilish han visibilizado la condición, mostrando que los tics son parte de la vida cotidiana y que, aunque no hay cura, existen tratamientos como la terapia conductual y medicamentos que ayudan a controlarlos.
@flipyourwig …..Since I posted this BAFTA, BBC and John Davidson have apologised. I think it’s important to read and understand John’s Coprolalia apology to know he wasn’t beeing racist and it was defiantly not intentional…. John Davidson Apology: “I wanted to thank BAFTA and everyone involved in the awards last night for their support and understanding and inviting me to attend the broadcast. “I appreciated the announcement to the auditorium in advance of the recording, warning everyone that my tics are involuntary and are not a reflection of my personal beliefs. 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.” ***************** It was meant to be a big, celebratory night at the British Academy Film Awards but one moment has completely taken over the conversation this morning….. During the ceremony, John Davidson who has Tourette’s and is the inspiration behind the BAFTA nominated film I Swear shouted a racial slur from the audience while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting. 🤦🏽♀️ Guests had been told beforehand that he may make involuntary noises or vocal outbursts. Host Alan Cumming later acknowledged the strong language in the room and thanked everyone for their understanding. But let’s not pretend it wasn’t shocking. Michael and Delroy haven’t said anything publicly, but hearing that word shouted while you’re on stage must have been deeply uncomfortable and upsetting. There are a few layers here. Coprolalia, involuntary swearing can be part of Tourette’s, but it’s actually rare and doesn’t affect most people with the condition. So it’s fair to ask questions without being dismissive of Tourette’s itself. This should have been handled differently. Live TV, a global audience, two Black actors on stage, one of the most loaded words in the English language… was that risk properly thought through? Instead of the focus being on I Swear or the two wins for Robert Aramayo, the whole moment feels overshadowed and Michael and Delroy’s time at the BAFTAs for the first time ruined, both nominated. Baftas Baftashave put stronger measures in place to protect everyone. How do we champion inclusion and raise awareness, while also not forgetting the safety of everyone else? 💁🏽♀️
A pesar de la controversia, la noche de los Bafta confirmó el talento de Robert Aramayo y puso en el centro del debate la importancia de comprender el síndrome de Tourette, diferenciando los tics involuntarios de conductas intencionales. La ceremonia se recordará tanto por el triunfo artístico como por la reflexión que generó sobre inclusión y respeto.
