Despite the anger of his fans … the British Channel 4 deports the star soldier for his “behavior”
British Channel 4 has given up on television show “SAS: Who Dares Wins” star Ant Middleton, stating that the move was taken because of his “personal behavior”.
Middleton put himself in “embarrassing situations” after criticizing the “BLM” movement, and the general lockdown measures in Britain due to the Corona pandemic.
Middleton has been a constant component of the reality show, in which civilians undergo grueling commando training, since its inception in 2015.
But this week, Channel 4 announced in a statement that “the veteran coach will not participate in future episodes, after discussions with him regarding his personal behavior.”
She added, “It has become clear that our views and values are inconsistent, so we will not work with him again.”
Last June, Middleton posted a video of violent protests on Twitter, commenting: “The extreme left is against the extreme right. When is a mistake corrected?”
“BLM and EDL are not welcome on our streets,” he added.
The tweet was considered by many to equate the BLM movement, which aims to end violence against blacks, and the far-right, anti-Islam organization, EDL, UK.
Middleton later deleted the tweet and apologized, saying it was “a comment on violent methods, not a criticism of anti-racism protests “.
In March of last year, he posted several tweets, saying that “people should follow him and take it as an example and continue with their lives, instead of following government guidelines regarding the Corona virus.”
He later admitted that he was not aware of the seriousness of the epidemic. He said: “I have gone from hero to zero.”
Middleton’s split from Channel 4 angered some of his fans, who believed he was fired for expressing politically incorrect views.
One of his supporters was Piers Morgan, the GMB host, who deemed the Channel 4 decision “ridiculous.”
Absurd that Channel 4 fired @antmiddleton for his opinions. He's an SBS special forces war hero, what did they think they were hiring – a shrinking violet choirboy? Such a spineless surrender to the PC Police.
Ant's a top bloke – when he's not strangling me. pic.twitter.com/3HX4GJPhaV— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 2, 2021
Middleton said in a tweet via “Twitter”: “After 5 amazing years, I decided it was time to move from” SAS Who Dares Wins UK “… my great respect to my colleagues, and it was a journey I will never forget.”
He thanked everyone who participated in the program and made the show what it is, adding: “I’m really excited about the future and what’s coming this year.”
After 5 incredible years I’ve decided it’s time to move on from SAS Who Dares Wins UK. Big respect to my fellow DS – it’s been a journey I’ll never forget. Thanks to everyone that took part and made the show what it is. Really excited about the future and what’s coming this year. pic.twitter.com/m5dmkDfesJ
— Ant Middleton (@antmiddleton) March 1, 2021
Source: RT
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