What is Tourette’s syndrome? Understanding the condition after man’s involuntary BAFTAs outburst
- Posted on February 23, 2026
- By CNN
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What is Tourette’s syndrome? Understanding the condition after man’s involuntary BAFTAs outburst

Tourette’s syndrome, a neurological condition that causes involuntary sounds or movements known as tics, has come under the spotlight after a man with the condition shouted a racial slur during the BAFTA award ceremony in London on Sunday.