Ant Middleton explains why he doesn't regret killing people | SVT/TV 2/Skavlan

Former soldier Ant Middleton explains why he has no regrets killing people while on duty.
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[@SkavlanTV]

Thank you all for watching and commenting! To all of you discussing the questions about killing, this is a topic in the book he released around the time of this interview.

[@bowieking1782]

The life of coal what the fuck are you talking about?

[@williamacheson3569]

You asked very poor questions...

[@JoyoSnooze]

You had a great man in your presence and you asked him does he feel bad for "killing fathers" Read his book yourself and you'll understand what you did wrong.

[@paulradford2472]

The Life Of Coal p0

[@overthewebb]

@The Life Of Coal deary me, you prick. Is that all you have fucking weirdo nonsense? You think you are better than Saville obsessing online acting like the fucking moron you are? Posting 20 times on SAS vids? You need help, You muppet.

[@Liam-uh3pr]

“ I only take life when a level of evil has been surpassed” Me whenever a wasp enters my room

[@robwright1286]

😂😝

[@btbtm5189]

Liam 1232 😂😂 omfg

[@just_harry1638]

Most relatable comment

[@kurtisg6923]

So you have chosen death 😂

[@generalmayhemmcloughlin]

evil backwards is live evil is needed it wouldnt exist if it wasnt. 🤟🤟🤟

[@ICalverz]

“We get dirty, and the world stays clean. Thats the mission”

[@jesn8770]

“Someone’s gotta make the enemy afraid of the dark”

[@farrahkhan]

you guys are deluded, the world is a long way from being 'clean..' the government, big pharma, the war machine and international bankers are the REAL 'enemy'...

[@user-ri9dn4vi6i]

@@farrahkhan I'm pretty sure you didn't get the reference

[@cubed3d488]

BlackEgyptianTelevision BETV /r whooosh

[@duhkpee9490]

BlackEgyptianTelevision BETV rahh u don’t get where the reference came from 💀💀

[@straightwhacker5329]

It kills me how the other guests look at this man like he’s an alien. He’s the most real individual there. Absolute respect mate

[@notundermywatch3163]

You´re the only one who red that correctly, Ant is making everybody but the politician guy uncomfortable and perplexed. A lot of people are commenting about how those two women " wanting him for dessert" don´t know where they see that. I know that look for living in Scandinavia almost 20 years and being an outlier myself, these women are in no way whatsoever attracted to Ant. They are trying to figure out how "insane" or "psycho" he must be as he tells his story and their body language is of perplexity not attraction. Guys like Ant are repulsive to most Scandinavian women as of late.

[@SacredNutrino]

i'd imagine the strange looks they give him are from lack of familiarity and abundance of novelty, he's done things very very few people can truly understand and he talks about it comfortably... people have to pretend to 'get it' but thankfully most never will

[@notundermywatch3163]

@@SacredNutrino true and particularly among Scandinavians as per their current values they culturally see themselves as " evolved beyond violence" and anything associated with violence is considered utter barbarity. These people perceive men like Ant as some sort of caveman.

[@augustalexander2647]

@@notundermywatch3163 he's a brainwashed drone 'protecting our country' hahaha who is he trying to kid? y'all are trying to turn a perspective into something deep and objective, and it doesn't work.

[@peterd9427]

I don't think that's the case AT ALL. The athlete is in awe of him. And did you guys even listen to the politician? He was incredibly understanding!? It's probably the case that you are not used to how people in some European countries hold themselves; facial expressions are different, postures, even the way they talk (other than the actual language.) I myself have realized I have to tailor how I come across in Australia, my Aussie girlfriend thought we're all fighting when she came overseas (but we were just having a normal convo amongst friends. The presenter however, I think it's rude to blatantly ask how many people he killed, and then pushing that avenue when it was answered.

[@dominic7015]

Personally I would never ask a solider if he’d ever killed someone or seen horrors in a war-zone. Anyone whose served in the forces and done a tour - nothing but respect & thank you.

[@Maloha486]

Context matters and this host asked it way too casually. A better way would’ve been to presume the kills and just ask Ant how he felt about his mission and then casualties in war.

[@dennismoore1134]

Too right. Why should he even be asked? Some questioning is way out of line & is insulting. Dennis Moore.

[@4Everlast]

The problem is, the wars that happened do to provocation by the US, false flags and complete invasion of howl countries. Just during Obama(a god damn nobel peace prize winner?!) 3 MILLION civilians got slaughtered. That's the real issue here.

[@dbmusic4114]

its a pretty dumb question since he has his own tv show and wikipedia page. To me its a setup to make him look bad for the interviewer's agenda. Or maybe make him second guess himself. Even if he did feel bad it wont change anything in the past, doesnt stop the SAS doing its job. But it will open the doors for the possibility in future of the soldier going mad, depressed etc.

[@humann5682]

I also think it's a bit reductive to just heap praise and glory on someone just because they were in the armed forces. Military personnel often have horrendous jobs but also military personnel have done some horrible things to innocent civilians "on tour". It's a complicated situation, but I'd rather listen to someone's story first before rushing to beatify them simply because they served in a military force I happened to approve of.

[@mitchSwims]

Should get him on the joe Rogan podcast , would be entirely possible

[@conorclarke123]

louis mitchell so then joe can wack off Alex Jones and say “a buddy of mine was a British soldier”

[@ellleigh1216]

Screw joe rogan, get him on True Geordie podcast!

[@royfr8136]

Yes or even a goos podcast

[@jono228]

100% keep tweeting joe for him to get Ant on!!!

[@YA-hm5zy]

Joe Rogan is a twat

[@AB-cx7xl]

“How many people have you killed” A question you shouldn’t ask a solider, it’s the most uncomfortable question to answer. But Ant answered that very well and calmly.

[@billynic5520]

stone cold serial killer thats why

[@crazycanuck7811]

Its the only way to answer it without the conversation going sideways at some point.

[@mikedarren6658]

@@billynic5520 Idiot! You should be a prisoner of al-qaeda and see if you pray that a "serial killer" like this comes along to save your sorry ass.

[@keremaysan5841]

Mike Darren fr😂😂. Ppl are too narrow minded.

[@strandgirl1000]

" a lot "

[@KienDLuu]

The guy has this calm deadly aura about him. You can just tell he’s a warrior to the bone. Some people are just built different.

[@barryemery16]

As an ex RN Submariner, I am just very thankful that the likes of Ant and all of our special forces are on our side and not the side of evil. Having met quite a few of them and worked alongside them, they are highly trained, highly skilled men that are also intelligent individuals. BZ Ant for the way you handled this interview.

[@Daband1t]

disrespectful questions answered by a true Gent, NEVER ask a Soldier how many kills, he just done his job, Very well at that, respect to you Mr Middleton and thankyou for your service

[@Daband1t]

@obrbob194 fk off grammar police

[@Swafton]

But do these former this and thats have to bore the crap out of us with this macho drivel.

[@stopwritingthatreplyjohnat6638]

@Jimmy Davies in an SAS team there are four men, say you take a 50 man fort every 2 days that's say 13 per man each fort that's 65 kills a week. over a 10 year career there are too many to count

[@Hotminx2]

Excellelant and genuine reply to that question.... i only count the people i didnt kill

[@yassinedrk8203]

a true psychopat, going at 10 000 kilometers from his country to kill guys because they are dangerous for his people, such f...g stupid statement. his jib he says is to save life, life of who ? taliban are in the other side of the world. its war about opium stupid, its not about terrorism

[@NickLiang]

Imagine Ant's lad being in school and having that classic "my dad is better than your dad" argument.......

[@danw7008]

Hold my peppa pig

[@leoarmitage908]

jimboslice613 would he fuck ex sas he’d slap every father at the playground do you even have a clue 😂

[@craig1552]

The Life Of Coal, Any evidence of him killing innocent people on behalf of pedophiles?

[@Bountifulloot895]

jimboslice613 this angry little dwarf? Are you fucking kidding me? He would tear you apart 😂

[@Bountifulloot895]

The Life Of Coal they don’t kill the innocent you sick fuck

[@jamesdavies3237]

I've watched this so many times and this just occurred to me. Ant Middleton is a war time soilder, he speaks so frankly of his experience. The other members are just civilians. They can't relate in any way. Almost shocked. Thank god for soilders like ant Middleton and the British armed forces

[@leilachristie1861]

"let me hold myself accountable for my own life" wow. More people like this pls

[@Artix-x3kk]

This is contradictory to the things that he does. He ends lives and talks about his own as if only he should be in control of his life

[@rogerrocket6954]

@@Artix-x3kk What he does is heroic, I wish I had the courage to go out there and obliterate them from the face of the earth myself, alas I do not, and so I'm glad that we have men like him around. I'm sure he views what he does as a privilege and an honour.

[@Artix-x3kk]

​@@rogerrocket6954 What he does is evil!

[@the100thmonkey3]

@@rogerrocket6954 Let me say this as a Marine... there is nothing heroic about being a trained serial killer... nothing!

[@bfo6872]

@@the100thmonkey3 it is when it prevents multiple 9/11s scale events by taking out a few men of evil. You as a marine should know this.

[@krognak]

He protecc He attacc But most importantly To the girl on his left he look like a snacc

[@certifiedk4202]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@residentofproximacentauri7309]

Gud one lmao 😂😂

[@williamnguyenusmc]

Where’s the k in your spelling ?

[@mrj3217]

That is a big gal and she does have a look on her face.

[@BulletESV]

Cringe

[@zTooMucH]

We need him as a operator on modern warfare

[@lukesmith9942]

Yes we do hes the hero we dont deserve

[@spartacusmills3569]

Why do we NEED modern warfare!?

[@keytostart7053]

Ant Middleton plays groundwar: gets a team wipe

[@archielong9253]

He’s what you turn into when you get a 20 kill streak. Super juggernaut and you get the ability to throw doors down

[@moonbeam1982]

ToomuchFam During WW2 German troops who had come across sentries etc , with slashed throats , summarily "nutted " 36 of them that had been captured behind enemy lines .. "Nutted " Part of .SA.S terminology when shooting a person in the back of the head Eg Like they did to Arab nationalist who took over the Iranian Embassy They made it clear their beef was with the Iranian Ayatollah . They made no effort to defend themselves .by throwing weapons on the floor . According to hostages .

[@oumaouma3672]

manly, taugh, brave , physically and mentanly strong and most of all handsome what a combinaision

[@SurfMastery-kz6je]

handsom is not the most important trait listed here..

[@petertraylor3785]

I have read all ants books he is such a great guy he is a proud father husband and an exceptional Man without soldiers like him the world would be a very sorry place

[@Drayton627]

You never EVER ask a soldier about killing. It's the height of stupidity and ignorance.

[@fearlesswolf5928]

Its understandable 99% of people will never experience what these soldiers do that's why they ask.

[@Drayton627]

@@fearlesswolf5928 Yes, I understand but the question is due to purile, voyeuristic and vicarious motives. What kind of response are they expecting? If they say yeah killing means nothing then it would be a shock but if he does feel uncomfortable then why put them through it? Soldiers do civvy society's dirty work so leave them the dignity to deal with it in their own way rather than putting them on display for our curiosity.

[@blacknwhitesameshite95]

@S F you have clearly never been in the army it is extremely frowned up and rude to ask someone in the army that

[@fearlesswolf5928]

@@Drayton627 you do realise that Ant and Andy Mcnab put themselves on public display when they agree to go on these shows or public speaking in university's and they know what questions are going to be asked. No one is forcing them to take part. It's not your job or mine to say what questions can an can't be asked that's up to the individual soldier to make that decisions. When they take part in these discussions...

[@blacknwhitesameshite95]

@S F well it's kinda an unwritten rule which most soldiers follow but obviously you are so wise and know everything, so tell me have you ever taken another's life before?

[@iancastleton7569]

" we sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would do us harm" never been a more fitting statement for guys of his calibre. Thank you for your service.

[@iancastleton7569]

@Steve Cj Roger that Steve cj top man 👍

[@lv2465]

Agreed.100%

[@thelambsauce7307]

Steve Cj mans SBS that’s British

[@chriscunningham8703]

Pish... Utter pish

[@iancastleton7569]

@@chriscunningham8703 what is mate

[@ruxxy_j5667]

You must not ask a person who went to war how many people did you kill. Its not a simple thing to kill a man and get over it. Many veterans really struggle with post-traumatic stress. Ant was extremely calm and mindful in that question and it was amazing. I'm really frustrated about the interviewer and the question he asked.

[@JONNYC1943]

It's almost as if you shouldn't kill people just because someone tells you they are 'the enemy'

[@JamesBrown-wy5it]

@@JONNYC1943 yes but some times killing is needed to keep order and protect socity it self from thos who would do it harm

[@robertoseveno]

I like how the audience are quite, respectful and therefore giving space for a more open conversation

[@Quodge]

Look at his body language.. shaking his head. He cannot believe he is being asked this. His voice changes too. Poor guy. This is actually extremely outrageous and the host should be ashamed of himself.

[@-Roche-]

he was on there to promote his book. And the fucking book is about killing people. Ant has been very vocal about him being fine with answering that question and doesn't understand why others find it awkward. You don't know what your talking about mate.

[@Spaz12ism]

@@-Roche- its the way he asked... listen to the loaded words

[@oiulti6900]

Nahh, this is something he has contemplated on his own. His head shaking is a sign of mental discomfort from his own perception. If he knew the answer, he would have answered it calm and with a more assertive body language, but his body language and essentially tone is a part of his neural network that shows a bit of discomfort to the question, because he doesn’t have a clear answer. He has an answer to try to justify what has happened, but there is no 100% certainty that he completely believes in his own conclusion. The healthy part of this, is, he believes in good and bad, and wants to not be justified as bad. He though is contemplating his own “personal” answer, hence the head shake as a no posture.

[@Spaz12ism]

@@oiulti6900 lmao, ok Dr Ulti

[@oiulti6900]

Z you don’t have to believe it, that’s your choice, not mine. You can believe what ever you want to believe, I’ll believe what I know.

[@jimmymags6516]

The way those women were looking at him , I didn't think he'd get out of there alive .

[@joebainbridge2636]

he gets out of anywhere alive lol

[@spcsh1936]

Why? They're totally in love with him...smh

[@jimmymags6516]

@@spcsh1936 they're gonna devour him .

[@spcsh1936]

@@jimmymags6516 for sure

[@spcsh1936]

@@jimmymags6516 oh now I get it...so I didn't have to comment

[@katherineatkinson6328]

all their faces whilst he is just smiling away is hilarious.

[@jamessmith-hf5tl]

The look of terror on the girl next to him😂🤣

[@Dan-rp9tl]

and childish!! How on earth they expect they can live so safely

[@Laura-fh3sc]

@@jamessmith-hf5tl I don't think that's terror 🤤😂

[@ianh7088]

Brilliant perspectives, my huge respect to those who thanklessley put their lives at risk to keep others safe.

[@TheAtomicSpartan]

If anyone has read Ant’s book, you will know he does not mind being asked “The Question”, and doesn’t understand why people are so funny around the whole thing. It was his job, it wasn’t like he killed people for personal reasons. His book is a great read by the way.

[@kyemark1237]

What’s his book called?

[@JTT1010]

jimboslice613 He has to follow orders. That’s his job and his career. He has no choice in the matter. Blame those who make the decisions not those who execute them.

[@peteybpb]

@@kyemark1237 First Man In

[@goose300183]

Maybe. But you can see by his reaction that he wasn't expecting such a direct question like that. He exhales, looks down. The way it was asked was very blunt, and not really respectful.

[@JTT1010]

The Life Of Coal How the hell is that weak minded? They’ve chosen a career path and (the majority) know what that entails. They’re simply told and they have to execute. That’s it.

[@Unclebarry94]

9:33 we all saw that look right ?

[@InnerLeader]

did someone say cake?

[@googlebarbaralernerspectre2581]

She wants to undress and eat him. Like a human happy meal from cannibal McDonald's.

[@johnfullwood5945]

She wants him to "do do do do" her

[@arwen_m7786]

Hahaha omfg

[@TheKIDLongboarding]

Ohh my god 😂 she wants a bite;)

[@panueldunuel7449]

Ant has done his country proud, he is a highly trained individual, is it just me or are these interviewers trying to get the negatives out of ants life and career instead of the positives? I like how ant just tells them all the positives in thier questions. Even when ant he mentions a negative he explains how it's a positive every time.

[@eliazali_4200]

For the people complaining about the mode of questioning, remember that English is not the first language of the questioner and their culture is different.

[@furiousfelicia5751]

I can't believe they popped the "how many did you kill" question.

[@albertross18]

"You sleep soundly in your beds at night because there are rough men ready to do violence on your behalf."

[@awalk5177]

I prefer the silent ones who don't talk about it. There is something not quite right here. When I see interviews with WWII commandos who were involved in wars and operations or SAS who were in incidents such as the Iranian Embassy, they are somehow different. They don't talk like this.

[@beric0bartman]

Imagine saying That and actually believing that... Our many privileges are not dependent on committing war crimes for oil and corporations or to suck America's dick.

[@mybackpocket]

You mean on behalf of the neocons, politicians, war mongers, arms dealers? I have no quarrel with folk thousands of miles away.

[@EAMonstah]

@@awalk5177 different generations

[@buzzkill808raven2]

what a load of bullshit. we sleep with one eye open because of rough men ready to do violence on anothers behalf

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

Terrible questions asked to Ant should never ask about how many kills he's done incredibly disrespectful

[@Kain366]

Those guys look at him like he is the evil and those women are leaking a lake under themselves.

[@brucecook6019]

Yeah agreed never ask a soldier that it's no a game

[@khankendrix350]

We owe a lot to soldiers like Ant, all can agree on that. But, it is interesting to ask and see how these soldiers can do things which they are trained to do and yet be normal or lead a normal life. It is not easy.

[@master_yoda.]

So to kill a human being is ok, but to ask the killer is disrespecful, fck off.

[@leifb6429]

@@gabrieloneill968 killing evil terrorists

[@jamesfoley4832]

I have just acknowledged another level of respect for this guy. Ant Middleton 👏👏.

[@sarahshowalter9539]

Mr. Middleton thankyou for going forth and doing the deed. Thanks for going and welcome home. I enjoy my sunrise very much!

[@senseiplays4663]

It’s not the amount of people he’s killed that phases him, it’s the questions being asked. It’s hard for a man who’s seen pure and unedited evil, explain to someone who hasn’t why rational action must take place. Nothing but respect for Ant. A national hero

[@Ozzyjo]

Absolutely

[@secondlastnameleft]

Lol if you think the Taliban are "pure and unedited evil" , you really live a protected life...

[@zoofan1015]

@@secondlastnameleft I’m sure the Taliban feel the same towards the west lol

[@texasray5237]

You share the guilt or glory of those whom you admire. So beware of idolizing those who kill others for hire.

[@Kriegerdammerung]

Why is he a hero? did the Taliban declared war on England and announced a full scale invation? I have talked with many Englishpeople and they fear unemployment or aliens more than they fear the Taliban. Ant is bad_ass, yes we know that, you ought to be if the SAS want you. But a hero? I've seen no reason to grant him that title.

[@mattbrooks8223]

Such disrespectful questions. Answered them extremely well. Fair play Ant. *Edit* to anyone posting hate, I'm entitled to an opinion as are you, posting abuse to me in the comments only proves you are part of what is wrong with this society. Thanks.

[@ekcorp6350]

I completely agree. These guys ask thwm questions from their ivory towers sleeping like a baby every night because ant and their 43 scandanavian soldiers have fought to keep them safe. I would love to see us retreat and point towards sweden and watch syria take over as the swedish accept shariah law😂

[@0penminds]

He is there to answer questions, do you really think an ex-soldier is afraid of questions? Fuck off with your emotional crap.

[@Shawnceltics]

Oh fuck off. If he has the guts to take peoples lifes then he should be able to answer these type of questions. Trying to act like a hero in front of you Cod wankers while keeping his cool says nothing about him.

[@scalychannel5897]

Fried Boiled Egg I agree with the first guy but you’re an idiot

[@jamesjoewheeler]

@@friendofilah1929 Fuck off mate

[@Edward-turtle]

very good interview ..really enjoyed it.

[@heribertogonzalez3186]

That was “EXCELLENT;” The most honest & forthright answers I’ve ever heard ( in recent history) from any experienced front line special operator !!!

[@TakeBackYourMind997]

Ant basically discovered mindfulness for himself without any self help. It's not our emotions that are the real problem, it's our relationship to them.

[@19RaxR91]

Yeah, it does seem he has himself figured out, and thats the Least every person should do if we want our society to thrive, not die. That said, the part about "mindfulness for himself without any self help" doesnt really make sense, because there is no such thing as "self-help", because if a person figures out how to address a problem using someone elses ideas, thats not "self-help" - its Help. If a person figures how to fix the problem on his own, he didnt need help in the first place.

[@morpheus2072]

Holy smokes....you are a true one. 👏🏿

[@gareth5528]

stoicism

[@morpheus2072]

What's your Instagram ?

[@craigholmes2001]

All the birds.are.wet through

[@robertsmith6897]

I thank you ant Middleton, as a british citizen im glad we have men like you, fighting for our country

[@trickc1790]

Shame those suit wearing tossers in Whitehall don't

[@arturasustinovas1283]

More like terrorizing for political aims not protecting hes country we are not under attack by Taliban here in uk

[@merino8472]

@@arturasustinovas1283 I agree,what a bunch of brainwashed dumb arses

[@DanP221]

jimboslice613 and you’re to thick to think it’s the army that only fight for this country 😂

[@danielblyth2841]

​@@arturasustinovas1283 grow up. Get outside

[@darrelldyer7291]

Very well said. I can relate to the dreams. I always have dreams that I do not have my gear and frantic about being in a situation I do not know what to do. This has been going on for years!

[@brookesenfrance3852]

Great Soldiers always have an air/atmosphere of a Sage/Holy man about them. UK TV show starring Ant Middleton convinced my mind that the feeling/atmosphere I just described was true. The principles of self improvement and a family commitment to the shared goal between Soldiers evident in Ant Middletons SAS TV show proved beyond doubt that Soldiers have lots to give society over and above their skills in battle.

[@karaloca]

Special forces my arse, try 20 years with my wife, that’s true endurance. I don’t get a medal or anything, well maybe a nosh on my birthday, chrimbo if I chose the right gift.

[@dalegrant9282]

Is marriage REALLY like that? I'm a bit worried.

[@Blue_G_41s]

@dany stone hmmm no

[@squirtermcguirter1502]

dale grant it’s exactly like that. Apart from that ridiculously far fetched bit about getting a nosh on Christmas and birthdays

[@sirivanhoe8672]

K Edmodson which just goes to show the Brits can take it

[@themermazingunicorn5882]

@@squirtermcguirter1502 🤣🤣🤣

[@russellmarmon2847]

Ant portrayed himself with humility honesty and dignity and deserves the repect he has earned the hard way.

[@quandaledingle7812]

Still a murderer he can speak as well as he wants but the facts are to the people on the other side he's a monster

[@russellmarmon2847]

@@quandaledingle7812 Do not disrespect this man in such a manner he is an equaliser he carried out work to save others lives some people have to carry out this kind of work and we can thank them and thank god its not us that has to do it.

[@quandaledingle7812]

Russell Marmon he went to Afghanistan to murder people for oil how is that something to be commended why do soldiers get treated like they're heroes when they go to other countries to murder, torture and leave the countries in ruins. Who's lives did he save specifically because murdering some random terrorist in Afghanistan who's fighting with rudimentary weapons isn't exactly securing safety for his home country

[@russellmarmon2847]

@@quandaledingle7812 These terrorists deserved everything they received because they are the murderers. It depends which side of the fence you view its just a difference of opinion but make no mistake terrorists are not nice peaceful people. Islamic state exports terrorists all over the World to spread there ideology. Sick of hearing there only there for the oil this is absolute nonsense kosovo for example UK and US forces went there and protected the victimised Muslims THERE WAS NO GAIN NO OIL, I didn't know there were oil fields in Afghanistan but I know they grow opium and export the drugs to the west.

[@ryanisstuckin93]

@@russellmarmon2847 Like when he beat up that police officer and attacked the female officer accompanying him too? Really respectful that. Yes he's served our country but he's an angry killing machine that responds with violence at the first provocation.

[@catherinedelleca3850]

I could sit and talk to Ant all day. What a man. What a hero. I would love to be trained by him.

[@AxlMorris1999]

The look of love from the athlete towards Ant right there!!

[@sherrigaskin5656]

They look at him like he's nuts. They live in their cocoon of privilege and can't fathom how someone could live that life. To him its a day at the office. I was a cop. Most people thought I was insane and wouldn't dream of that job. Not many will run to danger. Its not natural. For the ones that do it, they love it.

[@jordanleigh6481]

@white christian yes my guy I have always said I want to live my sword and die by the sword

[@jordanleigh6481]

Tbh it's in a man's nature to fight us as men crave fighting and war thats why the male body produces testosterone is to fight. And why there has always been war is because men crave war. Armys are a prime example of that because you know what your job is and its to kill and protect

[@ispeciprasebaunko111]

@@jordanleigh6481 bla bla :)

[@jordanleigh6481]

@@ispeciprasebaunko111 what

[@paulbutterworthbillericay]

Well said, how many want to be first through the door

[@justincase5820]

Ant should start a boot camp for young kids that have anger issues.

[@TraysonMartin]

He has a show that is basically the same concept except adult trying to prove themselves. And the celebrity version is practically the young kids with anger issues concept.

[@lok481]

The Free one maybe because he might be able to help them improve their lives and provide a beneficial influence on them?

[@kernow24]

Or you know, they could be forced in to the military to become cannon fodder

[@End-Result]

So he can train them to go and murder women and children too? FUCK YOU

[@joynelbonetdelgado4952]

@@TraysonMartin True

[@Jimboslice78]

Great interview

[@jamiewinter603]

I really like ant Middleton, he has time for everyone. I met him once and every person including myself that went up to him and asked for a photo he talked to them asked their name and had a photo. So down to earth. I met Billy Billingham as well and he was exactly the same and the amount of charity work that man gives is unbelievable he actually has his own charity

[@ekcorp6350]

How yu gonna compare running to being a special forces soldier??😂😂😂

[@yourarseismine1016]

Exactly you could tell Ant was thinking to himself "These people haven't got a fucking clue".

[@Prometheus7272]

@@yourarseismine1016 :D ROFL

[@arationalgentleman6253]

Truly , the runner just sounded stupid. She should have explained how it is not comparable in the slightest

[@Prometheus7272]

@@arationalgentleman6253 Shes hot though

[@yourarseismine1016]

@@arationalgentleman6253 I think she was too hypnotised by Ant's manliness compared to the other two slobs.

[@bryanpaul9914]

Not only a true warrior, but a well spoken gent.

[@J_C_CH]

That's a joke right?

[@gsg9205]

He assaulted a police woman once....not that much of a gent!

[@deaninit8617]

Well spoken, he’s an idiot in British terms.

[@neweditsx4132]

This man here, he is a real life hero. Respect.

[@gastondeveaux3783]

This is a great show with a great host. It's great to have a host allow his guests to speak.

[@ninjaunknown1093]

Ant did well there!! Them lot seemed like they were from another planet.

[@tomhgriff1]

They are from another planet. Lefty liberal Sweden where they just shut out any world they don't like or that doesn't fit into their version of the world they want to create.

[@emzzyjane25]

Ignore what I’m about to say but haha

[@r_e046]

@DVN I know right, fucking swedes with their one of the best economies in the world.

[@Aegisth]

@Ignore what I’m about to say but - and invite migrants in. The Swedes love them.

[@BB-pt1nd]

I hate this interviewer it’s almost like he’s trying to make him feel bad for doing his job and protecting the majority, true gentleman handling the interview like he did

[@animalm4st3r]

thats what hes trying.

[@BB-pt1nd]

@@animalm4st3r ik, no need for it

[@MarkMyerson]

I don't think there is anything wrong with asking someone how they feel about taking lives - no matter the motive. If we are going to scrutinise anything, surely that is a good place to start.

[@BB-pt1nd]

@@MarkMyerson if you don’t see what’s wrong with this interview you are either saying it to cause a debate or you are ignorant

[@makara80]

@@MarkMyerson It’s a very _loaded_ line of questioning though isn’t it, especially given the interviewer’s political orientation.

[@peterwhittington1054]

Honorable man, would have been proud to serve with men like him

[@Steve_D1974]

When he said "You're going down" her visualisation skills peaked

[@lefoxmethodstudiouk]

Very hard questions. I don’t think the interviewer should of asked these types of questions in front of an audience. Ant handled those questions so professionally, and honourably.

[@thestainless6289]

Any question is fair game. The interviewer seemed like a prick, but he asked good hard questions. Ps. You could almost swim in the wetness the two girls were secreting over him...

[@0penminds]

@@thestainless6289 How did the interviewer sound like a prick? Ant Middleton is on a talk show, what do you think he is there to answer?

[@seanzjk916]

@@0penminds you dont ask a soldier how many people he's killed

[@0penminds]

@@seanzjk916 Says who? People who don't realise what a military career involves? What do people think they are signing up for?

[@adamdavies4480]

@0penminds they are signing up to defend their country and people, not to answer stupid questions

[@stoneisland6789]

He's 1 of the hardest trained elite machines out, bless him for what he does , and respect from the highest 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Goldenxbih]

Respectttt

[@corruptaradowatch..4840]

I have such respect for this man I share his views on every aspect of his approach to dealing with life it's all a simple pattern just got to break it down and solve the problem move on to life's next challenges thank you for you dedication to all the grateful and ungrateful people you fight to protect may you always have peace of mind

[@MichaelJones-hp3kl]

“Less guilty of being evil” First time I’ve ever heard less guilty being used to describe evil people

[@dictionarypictionary9872]

servile people caught up in the storm. wars fkin sly

[@Doctor_Kissworthy]

I see Ant on a regular basis. He's a thoroughly nice guy, very compassionate, great family man with a gsoh. Always got time to speak with me. A rough diamond

[@Harry-vz1vt]

How do u know him

[@Doctor_Kissworthy]

His kids go to the school I work at!

[@qasimmir7117]

TheHalfBloodPrince His children go to your school? Hogwarts? Ant’s kids can do magic?

[@thabudmaster]

yeh a real nice guy.... who kills people for money or some delusion that he's saving lives or protecting some kind of national pride. One of the worst types of people out there if you ask me.

[@frackshaman4647]

How ignorant you are Mr Ric

[@thestrippingharibo2370]

*finishes talking about life and death situations* "I know what you mean.. when I run theres a guy standing around"

[@danielwalker8142]

to be fair he first made the comparison at the begining to try and get a point across

[@JR-ju3kj]

@@danielwalker8142 True but no,she DOESN'T know what he means.War and combat is not a sport.

[@thestrippingharibo2370]

@@danielwalker8142 like JR said.. Certain things cant be compared 😂

[@shanevillis4079]

He's not talking about the similarities of war and sport..... It's the similarities in mindset of a SF operator and an elite athlete. The ability in their heads to make them be the best at what they do, to be the best over everybody else....it's the mental processes that push them to be the best. You can be physically able but if your not mentally able to push yourself that much harder, that much further......Nothing else will matter, you fail.

[@John1873--]

I'm sure they were talking about mindsets. Not comparing a sport, to a war.

[@peterm833]

Amazing man. God bless

[@jamesbedford6642]

Hes hard right there love this man true gent n humble xxx respect ant

[@trickshotmarnie7223]

we need to get him on joe rogans podcast

[@MuhammadUsman-fb6yl]

Ikr

[@gaminglodgicz3385]

Fuck joe Rogan

[@philipwalton4877]

Eddie Street No because Joe would be fucking destroyed by this guy

[@gj6480]

Ant, Jocko and Goggins on JRE and a 20 litre bottle of Test

[@ck101085]

@@gj6480 lmao. that would be awesome

[@markwilliams5553]

The man is a hero thank you for everything you’ve done and to your brothers in arms

[@Yorkie2]

Mark wiiliams.. My thoughts exactly

[@bce2516]

This guy is a great human being. I appreciate everything he has done. Plenty of evil in this world that everyone never sees. He protects everyone from those people. From a fellow man from the US…….. keep your head up brother. You’re appreciated hands down!

[@gsg9205]

Assaulted a police woman....not very nice at all!

[@golfilloz]

Well, I respect him, but remember he "attacked" 2 police officers. He is not a saint.

[@bce2516]

Just because you assault someone doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. He could’ve been going through something and needed help. How he responds to making his mistake determines whether or not he’s a good person. If he learns from it and gets help then does good in the world then he’s a good person. If he assaults people and doesn’t learn from it and keeps repeating crimes then yeah he’s probably not a good person. Everyone acts like they’re so perfect. Life’s hard and people make mistakes. Chill.

[@jerryattheolympics1428]

What a man. He could'nt possibly portray what he had done or what he had seen in this studio setting. I guess you had to be there. I served in the British Army but certainly not SF. I tip my hat to this man and his kind .Heroes all !

[@connormcquillanmusic8735]

'So how does racing compare to a tour of Afghanistan?' 😂

[@WhiteDawn.]

Cause there will always be a bellend thinking Tour de France is just as hard lol 😂

[@Tuberuser187]

@@WhiteDawn. People have died on the Tour de France but, thats not the comparison. To do well in a gruelling race like that takes dedicate and mental fortitude, to push your limits right to breaking point. Its the exceptionalism in both of them, different things and one is clearly more dangerous than the other but both take dedication and mental strength.

[@kc3718]

been in plenty of races with members of the armed forces, and especially mountain races with paras and special forces, they could do what I did, but not the other way around.

[@Tuberuser187]

@The Life Of Coal If this bothers you so much go and ask the manly, male terrorist Alphas that hide behind those women and children to stop using them as human shields?

[@soupeater7417]

@The Life Of Coal he was part of the Sas there job is to rescue hostages or take out specific people although I do agree that infantry soldiers would have killed innocent people but by accident

[@gracegerry2346]

that blonde girl wanted ant baddd , she couldn’t get her eyes off of him lmao

[@mtauseef1122]

She like a killer

[@pakmak7241]

Both Blonde...

[@TH-ie6jr]

The way she pulled her hair back was beautiful 😂😁

[@tylerclark1801]

The best part is when he talks about the chances of getting shot in the head and the girl next to him makes the funniest face

[@steveg2277]

M Tauseef Its the primal instinct.

[@trippasnippa5093]

So this is finally back on in Australia on tv right now..I was watching the UK version prior to this and all I can say what an amazing influencer and motivator this guy and the other members in the sas are even not only tv but this guy is a boss mainly because U can't conquer the mind it's always about trust and belief in yourself apart from the freak attacks that happen to many soldiers

[@jasonglover9848]

What an interesting man Ant is, respect and thanks to him and his comrades 👍

[@ellopuddin679]

That athlete definitely was picturing ant naked hahah!

[@crimzonrayz3274]

Makuyii haha so true

[@kurtphillips124]

Other than the politician, they were all weird af. And that fat bird... jeez, scary to watch.

[@DJCoachCookie68]

Shearer is God......Love the way he scowls 😒

[@andyelliott8027]

@BlackJackMulligan Stina Nilsson, cross country skier and winner of 5 Olympic medals.

[@deltanovember1672]

Ha ha ha.

[@stephenedwards3259]

Ant Middleton, Maximum Respect Sir.

[@jonathanbarron8311]

My word, those ladies on the stage, giving him daggers on the stage! Everyone should respect Ant Middleton for what he has done! Love him!

[@hanoitripper1809]

They were more in awe

[@Diplorable]

Gotta love these guys for doing what they do by sacrificing everything

[@cassiusrowley]

interviewer trying to make him look like a bad person smh

[@callumking761]

@Andrew M How May I ask?

[@NanaGlover]

@Andrew M He joined the army to protect lives not to kill you fucking idiot no one goes into the army wanting to kill and if you don't come out the same person you were before please stop your bullshit it's his job he is doing it for the greater good

[@NanaGlover]

@Andrew M You do realise this isn't an English lesson? No it is a KZbin comment section so relax about punctuation because it is honestly quite sad but majority of the people who join the army want to serve and protect their country now I don't agree with innocent people getting killed but at the end of the day what they are doing is for the greater good and you shouldn't be scrutinizing Ant for it because he isn't a bad person he just followed orders and did the job at hand don't take it out on him he is just a pawn on a chessboard it is the government who you should be having your gripe with. Furthermore just because I am not using punctuation doesn't mean I can't make a good point

[@NanaGlover]

@Andrew M No no I was saying that you shouldn't be bringing up punctuation as it doesn't matter in a KZbin comment section hence why I said this isn't an English lesson because grammar and punctuation isn't important and isn't the main topic. Ant isn't a bad person just because he joins the military he doesn't take pride in killing people he only does it when it is needed and you know what you raise good points but the fact is, is that ant isn't a bad person because he killed someone in war because who says he wants to do it the people who are bad are the government as they are the ones who make the decisions like I said he is just the pawn in a chessboard no more than that he takes lives to save lives and it is easy as that and people don't just join the military to kill

[@ajaxkills9303]

@Andrew M speak for yourself

[@camper9356]

Direct questions, but not insensitive based on his job. He handles them well. All round a very interesting interview and yes tough questions.

[@viralbhalla1860]

Sure Thing

[@amonbeat8238]

I agree. It's nice to see an interview like that every now and then. Big respect to Mr. Middleton.

[@stephenrodway8357]

The amount of sad and bad things ant has seen and experienced and he can sit and smile about his life and explain it so clearly... I've got nothing but respect for the man, he's a national hero just like every other man and woman who are in the armed forces.. best in the world by far

[@terrysmith3554]

Ant you are a leading legend one love x

[@liamwhite3]

Ant handled these questions brilliantly. He should never regret doing his job. He’s saved fair more lives than he has taken.

[@blacktemplar5970]

That one chick is dripping...haha....girl needs to relax

[@Ser_Forester]

True

[@pdiddy96]

yeah cos all girls drip in front of a handsome man

[@aphysique]

Luv da Default Pict!!👌

[@templarmalta9946]

Haha dripping? She's nearly sliding of her seat hahaha

[@ExcessCongruence]

if you put brad pitt, leo de caprio, jason momoa, etc, etc..in front of her and asked her to choose between all of them or ant, she would 1000% choose ant to bone her..women are attracted to power and they find the idea of a man who can protect her and her baby, irresistible..while those guys are rich, hot or played that role in movies, my boy ant has a track record of doing that on a day to day basis, in the most badass SF unit in the world - the SAS;

[@heycowild8814]

Super enjoyable to listen

[@stevemanuell8610]

Total respect ant sir

[@freshstartfitness8875]

Clever guy. Acknowledge,process,execute. That’s what I’ll be taking away from this video.

[@Falconer710]

Fresh Start Fitness Snap ! 😀

[@AmAm-cl1hb]

What a man

[@Oshaoxin]

You mean you lived life without these before?

[@Numbb_Nutts]

Darth Nox lol

[@Yue117]

well said we should all live without reasonning

[@capuletrose4819]

Seriously asking a soldier how many people he’s killed! Wtf that’s just not something you ask

[@stokesy887]

Maybe. But it’s a question everyone has, and I’m glad he was willing to answer it

[@0penminds]

Don't get emotional now, asking a soldier how many he has killed is exactly what you do.

[@user-qv2xc1os7i]

If you are capable of killing people you are capable of asking a question about how many you killed😂

[@friendofilah1929]

Well maybe he shouldn’t volunteer to do something in a land that isn’t his. He has and had NO business being there. The person BEHIND that door had every right to put a bullet between his eyes. Yet he’s glorifying it on a talk show. Why can’t people ask questions?

[@1chipchap]

@@friendofilah1929 i agree, these soldiers are respected for killing people because they are "trained" . killing anyone trained or not is shit. if you kill as a job he should be able to answer questions about it. too much hero bullshit for soldiers. they are not protecting thier own country. they are sent to countries they have nothing to do with and are puppets of the elite that use war and propaganda to control the masses. its rubbish. i have family in the army. i respect the hard work it takes to progress in any job but i dont respect the principles of the army what so ever. look behind the lies and see what is really happening. none of it is impressive or warrants respect.

[@sean19]

Love Ants attitude. Top bloke 👏 👌

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

Great conversation

[@lloydy11]

Hats off to Ant I couldn’t do what he’s done. Brave man. Much respect 🇬🇧

[@AC-mp7cx]

ur vile

[@jjw4646]

We’re lucky to have such warriors within the SAS and SBS. Respect 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@andycole366]

@@AC-mp7cx what's up buttercup?!

[@torrinbianchi5283]

@@jjw4646 for what war?

[@georgelock1251]

They aren’t just used in war, there was an incident with stowaways turning hostile in a cargo ship recently and the SBS had to step in to end it

[@guiltseeker]

9:32, she is ready !

[@julianbiggs3834]

guiltseeker she’s staring where she shouldn’t be😂

[@NoGGy]

Wet...

[@peterking2839]

He defo knobbed her after this

[@guiltseeker]

@@peterking2839 Deffo mate !!!

[@paulinaspeakerp.speakerpoe4643]

This was so interesting to watch and I respect all levels of his mindset- and everyone else’s honesty towards their experience - but THE WAY HE LOOKS AT people when they are talking with the SLIGHT PSYCHO Smile 🙄😯goddamn.!! You can tell he was seriously very passionate about his job and country but also held himself to a respectful level by listening 👂 to others opinions (even when he wanted to laugh and say “you have NO IDEA” ) great video!! 👏👏👏 I still don’t know how I got here- glad I did !!

[@robertstinson1918]

Ant is a legend, respect 🙏 to him, hope he is okay

[@Stew282]

Nice to see a TV interview where everyone lets everyone else speak, with nobody interrupting each other and everyone listening to each other.

[@tomj6022]

Hows the blond next to him looking at him like he is tasty burger.

[@Yorkie2]

Thomas jobson .. He is a tasty burger, he's adorable, it makes me smile the way he takes it all in his stride. I've seen a picture of Gemma Collins linking up arms with him at some event, her face tells a real story. She's swooning all over him. He has no problem with the linking arms, he's a real gentleman, but you can tell from his point of view, there's no interest there whatsoever. I wonder what he'd be like if some mega beauty did the same thing. My guess is, he'd act with the same dignified politeness. It's a good job his wife trusts him 100%.. She seems very grounded. I would like her as a friend, and she's a great mum.

[@janesejohnsen6750]

And indeed he is....sweet chili

[@marlow769]

Tom J You get to be that size without seeing far too many opportunities to eat with abandon.

[@MrDiscopunk]

@@pintthereof4598 Ouch!

[@BeamingSplendor]

LOL

[@wecamefrommarsirl9654]

God bless ant he's my role model 🙏♥

[@edwarddavenport9881]

Ant is a absolute legend.

[@sweggieboi4928]

I could listen to ant middleton's stories all day

[@isitwasit8756]

Me to 👍👍

[@KieranDavoo]

Very arrogant questions but Ant dealt with them briefly and professionally. Just goes to show he is a thinking man and even after the conflict, he’s still very composed. Fair play to him.

[@jimmyog]

They're not arrogant, as an interviewer it's your obligation to ask provocative challenging questions for interesting answers

[@jimmyog]

What's the point in asking boring questions and singing praise, I'm sure Ant Middleton preferred the challenging questions

[@jakeblack411]

If anything his arrogant

[@barnabyg6808]

Jake Black he appears to be arrogant because of who he is, any service personnel, particularly combat roles and especially special forces are utterly self reliant, they are trained to live and function without input from anybody else so you are mentally prepared for when shit goes down and it’s you vs 10, also you cannot not be slightly arrogant when you were amongst the best in the world

[@steviegynwa1490]

@@jakeblack411 your just a twat if you think that

[@RONNYMORRISMUSIC]

Great insight