Instagram is the top social media platform people use to share images and videos. It also acts as a source of information for fans to know about their favorite celebrities. Famous actor, and bodybuilder Martyn Ford, is in the headlines for the wrong reason. During his trip to Dubai, the famous bodybuilder shared an Instagram reel where the actor indulged in a game of Tug of War with a Liger.
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The incident did not go well among his fans, and the World Scariest Man received a lot of online bashing.
Martyn Ford, forty years of age, is a British-origin bodybuilder, actor, gym trainer, fitness model, and Instagram star. Moreover, he has also been a part of notable films such as “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” and “Marine 6: Close Quarters”, to name a few. The actor is also the head of Ignite Nutrition, a health supplement, and sports apparel brand.
Kingsman star Martyn Ford faces criticism for competing with a Liger
Ford landed in deep troubled waters when he filmed himself while playing a Tug of War game with a caged Liger. In the video, Ford was seen pulling the rope on one end, and on the other side of the cage was a Liger with the other end of the rope in its mouth.
However, the bodybuilder quickly grabbed the attention of Emily Wilson, Head of Campaigns at Four Paws UK. She said, “We are appalled to see Martyn Ford share this cruel footage with his four million-strong following, and advocate for such abhorrent behaviour against animals.“
Further adding salt to the wounds, this act from the bodybuilder didn’t go well with his fans and faced heavy criticism.
As reported by ‘DailyStar’, a fan wrote: “Love your content usually, but just do a little reading before you promote this kind of thing.
“Most of these animals are farmed or poached and the whole cycle is abusive. Animal tourism is animal abuse.”
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Another one said, “Aw look they got a performing ape to play with that caged tiger.
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“Guess they paid enough for you to forget right and wrong.”
One more wrote, “Love your content usually big man but just find this a bit disheartening.“
Instagram star set the internet on fire with his not-so-likable video. Though the star didn’t have any bad intentions behind his actions, according to his fans and community, the bodybuilder must not involve in such activities.
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