Canadian singer Bryan Adams has apologised for his comments blaming “bat-eating” people for causing coronavirus. The 60-year-old was accused of racism after sharing an expletive-filled post on Instagram, lamenting how his planned performances in London had been postponed due to the health crisis.
He wrote: “Tonight was supposed to be the beginning of a tenancy of gigs at the @royalalberthall, but thanks to some f****** bat eating, wet market animal selling, virus making greedy bastards, the whole world is now on hold, not to mention the thousands that have suffered or died from this virus.” Following a backlash, Adams apologised to “all that took offence” to the post, saying his intention had been to promote veganism.