Ant Middleton has backtracked over his controversial coronavirus comments. The SAS: Who Dares Wins star left fans baffled after he insisted that the global outbreak ‘doesn’t affect him’, branding himself an ‘expert at living life’.
Yes, seriously. And, after facing a lot of backlash, the 39-year-old has done a huge U-turn, urging his followers to ‘follow common sense’.
Just hours after posting the first video – which is still visible on his Instagram page – he attempted to clarify his words. ‘I am an outspoken man, I say it as I see it.
I believe the strong have to look after the weak, always,’ he began a lengthy message. ‘It is our duty. Covid-19 doesn’t bother me for myself.