Key Highlights
- SNL aired a sketch on February 28 that parodied celebrities blaming Tourette syndrome for controversial comments.
- The sketch received criticism from Tourette Action, which called it 'not acceptable'.
- It was inspired by a recent incident at the Bafta Awards where a Tourette's campaigner shouted a racial slur.
- The portrayal was described as 'horrific' by leading Tourette syndrome charities.
- The segment was filmed as a public service announcement style but was cut for time.
