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Piers Morgan Unleashes Furious Rant at Comedian for Mocking Actor John Davidson's Tourette's Condition - 'What the F--k is Wrong With You?' · Fresh Intelligence

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  [SPEAKER_00]: It appears Morgan criticized comedian Dion Cole for allegedly mocking John Davidson during the NAACP Image Awards, as reported by RadarOnline.com.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: On February 28, Cole referenced a controversial moment where Davidson, who has Tourette Syndrome, uttered a racial slur at the 26th Baptist while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Cole began the award show with a mock prayer, urging any white men in the room with Tourette's to read the room.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He added, it might not go the way they think of.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Whatever medicine they own, they better double up on it, Lord.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The following day, Morgan shared a video of Cole's remarks on social media, condemning the humor as despicable.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He expressed his outrage on X, stating, Hollywood continuing to mock John Davidson over his Tourette's condition is one of the most despicable things I've witnessed in a long time.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Shame on a deon call and all those in the audience who laughed at his wild jokes.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: What the F is wrong with you?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Davidson faced significant backlash after unintentionally using the N word at the Baptist.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Alan coming, the events host, later issued an apology on March 2nd, acknowledging the pain caused by the incident.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He said, what should have been an evening celebrating creativity as well as diversity and inclusion turned into a trauma triggering S. Show.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: David's an expressed feeling upset and distraught, clarifying that his ticks have absolutely nothing to do with what I think, feel or believe.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He explained that his condition includes copper lealia, which leads to involuntary utterances of inappropriate words.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Initially, David's in did not offer a formal apology.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: However, he later stated he was waiting for the dust to settle before commenting further.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: In a Facebook post, he thanks supporters, emphasizing whilst I will never apologize for having Tourette syndrome.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I will apologize for any pain, upset and misunderstanding that it may create.
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  [SPEAKER_01]: He highlighted the ongoing need for awareness surrounding Tourette's and pledged to continue his advocacy.