Simon Rimmer, 56, took to Twitter earlier this week to speak out after the government issued advice for people to avoid mass gatherings at restaurants and pubs due to the spread of the coronavirus.The Sunday Brunch presenter, who owns 13 restaurants, explained takings were “down by 66 pert cent” in his businesses following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s initial speech.Simon then explained in a separate tweet that he was concerned for his employees, adding: “I employ 400 plus people.They rely on me to pay their bills etc.
Now I don’t know if I can do that for them.”In spite of his comment, one Twitter user accused the chef of being more “worried about lining his pockets”.The post read: “You ain't worried about the staff, you're worried about.