#Baylen Dupree's Tourette's Diagnosis

TikTok star and TLC reality personality Baylen Dupree continues to use her massive platform to bridge the gap between neurological reality and public perception of Tourette syndrome. Recently, the 23-year-old advocate addressed the complexities of the disorder following a high-profile incident at the 2026 BAFTAs, where a fellow advocate's involuntary vocal tic involved a racial slur. In a poignant statement, Dupree emphasized that "tics are not thoughts," explaining that such outbursts often stem from anxiety or the brain misfiring on taboo concepts rather than personal beliefs. While acknowledging the pain caused by offensive language, she urged for a balance between accountability and compassion for those who lose control of their own voices. Beyond advocacy, Dupree is currently sharing the "nitty-gritty" details of her personal life as she prepares for her upcoming wedding to fiancé Colin Dooley. Featured in the second season of her series, Baylen Out Loud, the couple is navigating the unique challenges of planning a major event while managing a condition that "waxes and wanes" in intensity. From selecting a vibrant, "unconventional" wedding dress to ensuring the venue accommodates her needs, Dupree remains committed to showing the full spectrum of her experience. Despite occasional online mockery of her tics—which she has firmly labeled as "not punchlines"—she remains a leading figure in humanizing the daily lives of those living with Tourette's.

Baylen Dupree was bullied for her Tourette syndrome. She decided to take control of her story and use social media to fight misconceptions about the neurodevelopmental disorder. Now she has her own TLC show.

the chickens 😭 Baylen Dupree is a social media personality known for openly sharing her daily life while living with Tourette syndrome, using candid, unfiltered moments to educate people on what the condition actually looks like beyond stereotypes. Her content balances humour with realism, showing both the challenges and resilience involved in navigating public spaces, relationships, and independence with involuntary tics. By being visible and unapologetically herself, she has helped normalise neurological conditions and sparked wider conversations around empathy, accessibility, and understanding.

Baylen Dupree opens up to ET about going viral for her tics and how she hopes to spread awareness for Tourette syndrome with her new show, ‘Baylen Out Loud.’

Baylen Dupree shares her new fidgets that help her cope with her Tourette’s syndrome while out and about. For more Baylen news check out the link in our Stories! #baylenoutloud #tlc #tourettesyndrome @baylen_dupree

Anything can trigger a tic! Baylen Dupree shares her journey on the new series #BaylenOutLoud, Mondays at 9/8c on TLC.

Bayleen Dupree shares her harrowing experience of being misunderstood by people around her when dealing with Tourette’s Syndrome. She has since chosen to join social media in raising awareness about Tourette’s Syndrome while slowly inspiring her audience. Stressing the importance of being one’s self while sincerely helping others, Bayleen Dupree added “I was tired of hiding who I am, it’s time to show people the real me.” Thank you Bayleen Dupree! Find out where your donations go, and how you can #giveatic by donating to the Tourette’s Association of New Zealand Link in Bio

@baylen_dupree was bullied for her tics and she took to social media to take her power back. Now, she’s working to destigmatize the disability in her new TV show, “Baylen Out Loud” on TLC. #tourettesyndrome

Baylen Dupree was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 18. She turned her experiences to TikTok to inspire others and quickly became a sensation. Her show, Baylen Out Loud, follows her journey into adulthood with the support of her family and fiancé, Colin Dooley. Watch Baylen Out Loud every Monday at 9 PM ET on TLC or stream it on Max. #BaylenOutLoud #Tourette #health #TLC credit: @tlc @baylen_dupree

Out now on Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel: With over 9 million followers on TikTok, today’s guest, Baylen Dupree, has become a sensation!   She’s beautiful, she’s smart, she’s funny and she just happens to have Tourette’s Syndrome.   Baylen opens up about what pushed her to share her life with Tourette’s on TikTok and the pros and cons that come along with it.  We delve into some of her triggers, the impact it’s had on her family, her education and career. She thoroughly educates us on this very misunderstood syndrome and answers every question you may have had but were too scared to ask, like what does a tick feel like and why is profanity used so often!  Our chat with Baylen extends beyond her condition, offering listeners a candid look into her experiences with bullying, long-distance relationships and being an influencer.   A compelling testament to resilience, Baylen’s story showcases how she has turned adversity into opportunities, monetizing her content and planning a future where her condition doesn’t define her dreams. Check her out on instagram @baylen_dupree and listen to her full story here!!  I guarantee you are gonna fall in love with Baylen! Listen anywhere you get your podcasts like Apple and Spotify, or watch the full episode on YouTube. Link in bio! #tourettes #tourettesyndrome #baylendupree #livingwithtourettes #missunderstood #missunderstoodpodcast #missunderstoodwithracheluchitel #racheluchitel