I hate how easily people are brainwashed by the media these days and I’m glad you spoke out about it. Big respect 👊🏼
@lazylad8544 Жыл бұрын
More people trust the government but they are the biggest liars on earth.
@andrewwright1086 Жыл бұрын
Ironic post
@steveb60879 Жыл бұрын
This is a case of "Waah! It's not fair i got sacked." Simple fact is he violated his employment contract bringing the tv company into disrepute and got dismissed as a result.
@SunnyS35067 ай бұрын
Ryandennehy2400. - We will never really know the truth, he might have his reasons to not be truthful. Not taking sides, just being honest.
@coffeeguy66736 ай бұрын
@@steveb60879 Works both ways in my opinion but I get where you are coming from. We are supposed to be able to speak freely but that clearly isn't the case, provided you are not defaming someone or hate speech. The world has gone mad.
@davehumpleby3440 Жыл бұрын
Massive respect for staying true to yourself and not bowing to current political correctness and trends. Your integrity is unquestionable and admirable.
@RyanG0899 Жыл бұрын
@@augustmiller-uw2lyAnyone that uses slang like yall shouldn't be taken seriously.
@RyanG0899 Жыл бұрын
@@augustmiller-uw2lyAnd who tf would be pro riots? Civilised people don't want to see small businesses burnt to the ground.
@daftdigital Жыл бұрын
Corporate correctness, protest is good
@eric2685 Жыл бұрын
Good to see a man Express his honest opinions . We need more like him .
@Chris-jy3el Жыл бұрын
Did you just assume their gender? 😡
@lea-rw5cb Жыл бұрын
He can express what he likes I wouldn't wanna mess with him lol
@marian6593 Жыл бұрын
The show hasn't been the same without him. It's totally lost it's way. Hope things are going well for you Ant.
@tamaddo-carr5911 Жыл бұрын
We kept him in Oz
@kaidiya240310 ай бұрын
I know foxy and apparently Middleton is a wanker
@naomigore1642Ай бұрын
💯🎯
@naomigore1642Ай бұрын
@@tamaddo-carr5911you’re clever!✌️
@millsy1861 Жыл бұрын
Ant is one of those very rare things in this modern world. He's a MAN of integrity. Watched 1 episode of SAS after ant was sacked, never again, thanks.
@robstewartglobal Жыл бұрын
Refreshing to see Ant holding true to his values 🙏 As ex-mil myself a lot of what he says actually reflects what’s going on in (especially) RAF recruitment and selection!
@playerforty4621 Жыл бұрын
RAF lol
@veteranclean94 Жыл бұрын
As ex-RAF all I can say is LMAO. Is this a waa? I genuinely can't tell
@robstewartglobal Жыл бұрын
@@veteranclean94 what a strange reply?
@Truthbomb918 Жыл бұрын
What's values had this man, he's a convicted criminal who has done jail time. Yes, let's take our morals and values from that kind of person
@theunlikelyphotographer5073 Жыл бұрын
@TJ Murphy lmao cos you never made a mistake in your life lol
@stevenc6492 Жыл бұрын
More power to you Ant. I'm guessing you are one in a thousand of tv personalities who refused to go against your principles and values for the sake of fame and money. Respect to you. Keep it real.
@kevinhendon Жыл бұрын
Total RESPECT for Ant standing his ground & his ways👏👏............show's how manipulating TV shows can be 😡😡
@ryanfletcher4054 Жыл бұрын
I had a similar conversation with a friend recently about being the one brave enough to raise your head above the parapet and say what most others think. It does unfortunately mean you make a target of yourself. Respect to Ant for being that guy.
@Mistressofthegroove Жыл бұрын
A man of sheer bravery and absolute integrity - what a legend... Channel 4's loss!
@elitet3359 Жыл бұрын
I applaud Ant for being true to himself and sticking by his beliefs and morals. I wish there were more people like him.
@axzx80005 ай бұрын
We live in a fake society, it doesn't pay to keep it real..
@mrboogaloo862 Жыл бұрын
Gives me hope that human beings like this still exist. Their moral compass can’t be meddled with, bought or sold. Not an easy road to journey but certainly an inspiring one. Never change dude, you’re the closest thing to Batman we have. 🤘
@elitet3359 Жыл бұрын
That is the character of ALL our SAS both past and present.
@n17whlronnie92Ай бұрын
Batman? 😂 how old are you? 😂
@mrboogaloo862Ай бұрын
@@n17whlronnie92 It felt like an accurate comparison at the time 🤣
@n17whlronnie92Ай бұрын
@@mrboogaloo862 🤣
@christowell949 Жыл бұрын
Massive respect Ant. We just need another 20,000 of you. ❤.
@tomvickery4060 Жыл бұрын
Well articulately put. I’ll be the first person to put my hands up ,and jumped on the “anti Ant” bandwagon. But watching this interview has changed my mind. There are two sides to every story, and he became a scapegoat for the media to allow themselves to follow their own agenda, he exercise’s his right to freedom of speech and isn’t afraid to . Fair play
@miikeydobodobo5304 Жыл бұрын
Especially with whats happening in the world now 20,000 ants on the front line
@garywilson6047 Жыл бұрын
The problem with Britain nowadays, is the silent majority’s views get overlooked, and any organised groups who play up for their own agendas get appeased. The powers that be have gone soft and are afraid to act strongly in case they lose votes etc. So the rest of us have to put up with all the nonsense that goes on here now. It’s not the Britain I grew up in. I miss how we were, not that long ago.
@melvyns1975 Жыл бұрын
Good to see a man with integrity
@debbierobertson4835 Жыл бұрын
good for you ANT. More folk need to speak up.
@eddiemontgomery140 Жыл бұрын
I Have nothing But RESPECT for This Legend ,Definitely a shepherd and Not a sheep ,Good on you Ant .
@boxfullofneutral8514 Жыл бұрын
He beats up women, the man is a throbber
@Coastie0119 ай бұрын
Ant is the freakin goat. He was the face of the program. Haven’t watched an episode since
@YARROWS9 Жыл бұрын
Ant, Ollie and Colin were great on the show. Colin especially, had done it all. Hostage, Hostage Rescuer (operation barras) Iraq, Afghanistan and N, Ireland undercover.
@yugtdhoiijuh6617 Жыл бұрын
l only watched sas because of u Ant. love and respect from Australia
@williamgillbanks5373 Жыл бұрын
A Man who is true to himself, at is a pity that we do not have leaders like him in the Police and the leaders of Government.
@naomigore1642Ай бұрын
That’s where you are least likely to find them in fairness. Ag least people are starting to wake up. Now they need to walk their talk!
@chrisbanks5925 Жыл бұрын
A man of honour who will not deviate from his beliefs and will not be intimidated by soft boy production staff.
@gregge7775 ай бұрын
Australian version of SAS Who Dares Wins is way better than the UK version. Maybe a competing Channel should screen those series.
@dominicwood3750 Жыл бұрын
Speaks a lot a sense let’s hope he’s back on the screen soon. Unfortunately reality TV is often scripted from the contestant selection and judging.
@royby794111 ай бұрын
This is exactly what the world needs to get rid of the woke media, corporations and CEO’s who believe that pushing their agendas on everyone means more profits. They can sake you, they can ridicule you and even cancel you but they can’t change your beliefs and the truth of what they’re doing and why. Ant is true to himself and the rest of us will always support him. Go and kick ass in America and show them what life is really like.
@stevieg7403 Жыл бұрын
Interfering with who they want to see at the end!! that says it all
@marksutton7085 Жыл бұрын
So much respect for you mate for speaking your mind and your opinion .not the same without you anymore.
@raven6960011 ай бұрын
Heck yes! That is integrity right there…. Ant is true to himself and didn’t bend to the pressure of the propaganda and the media. He told the truth, in the military we don’t care what race, gender, or religion a person is, as long as they meet the cut.🤙🏾
@metv6858 Жыл бұрын
Intelligent well respected bloke…
@mrsentencename7334 Жыл бұрын
respect ant, disgusting what these pricks do but we gotta live with it sadly
@grahammcewen981 Жыл бұрын
Nothing but respect for this guy, didn’t bow down to nobody 👏
@markwythe8849 Жыл бұрын
Top respect to you ant for giving your opinion
@sidesplitters Жыл бұрын
By stating his opinion he was fired.
@topbloke16834 күн бұрын
big respect to piers morgan to ask ant straight away if he wanted to come on and tell his side, he knew what was going on hes a good mate 👍
@risenshine27832 ай бұрын
I have huge respect for Ant
@christinadooley344 Жыл бұрын
Staying true to yourself!!!! Well said
@simonbadger554 Жыл бұрын
Love this bloke... Who Dares Wins was my absolute favourite program on TV ever when it felt raw and real... havent watched it since he left... tried to watch the next season but its was just naff so gave up after the first few episodes... IMO Minow films didn't know their market.
@PanzerbeastАй бұрын
I prefer real people too instead of celebrities that are on it.
@g_monkey31563 ай бұрын
For me and probably quite a lot of people this whole situation has just gifts me with more respect for this man
@markjohnson3196 Жыл бұрын
Ant deserved better he made that show great.
@julianshalders6047 Жыл бұрын
British national treasure 😊 , doesn't take shit from no one 😂
@ter3360 Жыл бұрын
Still saddening that Ant served our country as an SBS Cpl, seeing stuff most probably couldn't handle and yet he's treated like a mug. Ant your better than these t***ts. I salute you and I'm happy your life continues!..
@baptister Жыл бұрын
He was a Cpl not a officer
@ter3360 Жыл бұрын
@@baptister changed.... 👍
@jonathan2755 Жыл бұрын
Well his ego was bigger than his him. Should of took Billy's stance and said nothing. It just shows his insecurities and his lack of training.
@DontBeAWollyy Жыл бұрын
@@jonathan2755 lack of training? 🤡 when did you serve in the SAS?
@TheWESTSIDE1967 Жыл бұрын
Like most i would happily shake his hand but the media snowflakes i would shake by the neck
@user-vn7wy5vp7r Жыл бұрын
The best thing I ever heard was ant state about being a Cancel culture..in life now you must fit a profile and adapt to a culture. If you don't life will always be a challenge. There is no encouragement for accepting people for being who they are and working with them. Not against them
@markjohnson3196 Жыл бұрын
Ant relationship/leadership with the recruitment's is what made the show.
@scarletoharabia3801 Жыл бұрын
I never watch it anymore! Nothing without this guy. Go woke go broke
@marcusp90511 ай бұрын
He is right it's unacceptable behaviour!!
@samuelhumphrey5908 Жыл бұрын
Great interview. I believe Ant totally. Big props to a big man.... Good work
@axzx80005 ай бұрын
Too real for television.. Salute.
@DavidNolan-fi8gi2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service,legend,❤
@MaxRank Жыл бұрын
Just watched some of season 8 and it’s very clear the production company has cherry picked a bunch of folks with severe emotional issues and the DS are simply guidance counselors. Shame I really enjoyed the first season.
@aerodynamic3037 Жыл бұрын
Good to hear someone say "if you're not fit for the job, you aint good enough no matter who you are".....fair play..mate... Yet he's in the wrong...clowns
@andygdala30468 ай бұрын
I hope he knows about The Selection show on History Channel- it was all US special forces training a group of civilians just like SAS in green beret and SEAL training including diving equipment. He should call those guys up and collaborate!
@kevinfletcher7471 Жыл бұрын
I really respect Mr Middleton for his view he's been through selection and that's what's the show is based on . If you don't have the basic core ethics what's the point? If you can't cut it fuck off ! Yes I know it's for the telly and it's business but let's keep the core values
@MeeHandle Жыл бұрын
I like Middleton. He's not perfect but I think he's got some really good traits for a TV show. Like Clarkson has. They've got faults but I don't care! They entertain me.
@honahwikeepa2115 Жыл бұрын
Huge respect brother 👍💪
@chriskeentechnician9 ай бұрын
Love the guy 🙏 I’ve just started watching the US show that was shot in New Zealand without Ant, and it doesn’t feel right. It’s not the same
@damiankimmins3880 Жыл бұрын
The program isn't the same without him. 'Mutiny' was the awesome like! Kinda miss him really. Wish he'd do something with someone else, and maybe get the gang back together for it.
@fr5007 Жыл бұрын
Keep speaking your truth
@geegleed1636 Жыл бұрын
I love Ant the show sucks without him
@bicleadbitter6033Ай бұрын
Good on him true to himself & no one else!!!!
@carllamb6711 Жыл бұрын
Loved this great content…thank you Ant,also what make and model is your watch please😊
@davidsmith1066 Жыл бұрын
Your 100% right ant 👍❤️
@Ærlvsedi Жыл бұрын
Crazy how all these executive in the tv industry interfering with the direction of things which just ruin them completely, The Witcher, Wheel of Time also read a rumour about high ups interfering with The Mandalorian. Probably so many more.
@gymuser8214 Жыл бұрын
The show hasn’t been the same since.
@stuartdrake4217 Жыл бұрын
I remember a paper trying to use him punching a police women to tarnish his character like they had exposed him, but in reality he had spoke about it in his book a year or two before !! and the general public lapped it up with out a second thought, like maybe this man was struggling with coming back from tour and trying to fit back in to normality.
@gazzy9136 Жыл бұрын
But it's fine for politicians to be published about with the corrupt and nasty shit they all do
@markstewart755917 күн бұрын
Far too many pander to MSM, more than we will ever know. Respect to Ant for not pandering to the BS.
@plutonium628010 ай бұрын
They should start their own show, call it "The Woke Brigade".
@christophermoor6257 Жыл бұрын
Great interview ant ,I was never in the military but tried to join the navy,got turned down ( let’s say due to miscarriage of justice ) got myself a job as deckhand working on deep sea beam trawler ,worked to my absolute and physical capability’s and my ole school skipper hard as feck showed me no sympathy,I did my job and crew could depend on me if/when shite hits the fan or in fishing terms ,if did not comply with skippers orders when next ashore pack your scallop bag with ya kit No feckin about ,don’t wanna work fine ,you not part of crew ,ya don’t eat,ya sleep on deck,not getting paid , Ps mutiny series understand skippers sometime have to make decisions not for there own likings but for the best interests of crew but that scouse Chris not taking his watch repeatedly failing to understand by not doing so put not just himself but the lives of all onboard at risk , The skipper is basically god ,what he says goes ,do ya job if wanna argue every skipper I’ve worked with past 22 yrs is always more than happy to resolve current situation when ashore until then it not about individuals it about the whole crew Soz tad long mate ,all the best
@JudieRowling8 күн бұрын
Ant, you're a hero in many people's eyes! The media is an ass, you made them a lot of money. Just shows that they could not control you by any means. At least you remain true to your principles. Thankyou for all you have done to help people in this process, many have gone on to realise they are stronger than they thought. You are an honest & sincere human being. Blessings!
@Guvna07 Жыл бұрын
This man has good morals. Personally I’d make him prime minister. Get this country of ours back on its feet!
@davidoconnell4100 Жыл бұрын
Putting completely unsuitable people is power is what's crippled your country but sure, keep doing it.
@Truthbomb918 Жыл бұрын
Morals, he's a convicted criminal. Your standards like your knowledge is very limited obviously
@DanDan-pn8js Жыл бұрын
When you say “our” country do you mean you served it ?
@uv77mc85 Жыл бұрын
Morals? he slags off BLM for being annoyed about the murder of George Floyd and the EDL for trying to stop Islamic radicalism. Does he expect people to just put up with anything?
@edmeds13369 ай бұрын
Ant was the show. The other guys were good but ant was the man.
@davidbennettracing53813 күн бұрын
He always strikes me as a slightly unhinged, quite arrogant man… I’m not so certain his dismissal wasn’t warranted…
@rub1tan67911 ай бұрын
Every trainer in Every Fire Brigade in the UK 🇬🇧 has this problem with recruits … some of them Are TRULY SHOCKINGLY BAD and pass out of training establishments posted to their Fire Stations and are riding Fire Appliances Today 🤷🏼♂️ Same in the Armed services and Police 😳
@teamstig5648Ай бұрын
an increasingly rare breed.... someone of decent values who says how it is.... great chat
@CraigArthur33 Жыл бұрын
Ant Middleton top man 👏👏👏
@genie6745 ай бұрын
Theres no show without Ant.
@alcoyne333333333333310 ай бұрын
Tv director took over the show and I don't watch it anymore 😢😢
@baileysings Жыл бұрын
The interviewer looks shit scared everytime he asks a question and what's with the S & M jacket 🤣🤣🤣
@Chickenbonetony Жыл бұрын
Rob dresses like an 80s pop star
@tapionurkka133 Жыл бұрын
Or the Tv channel MTV (Music Televison) program-host or reporter in the 80`s 😎
@JohnnyLudlow Жыл бұрын
He dresses like a bummer
@garethwilkinson345610 күн бұрын
Good work. Thank God we are the best sometimes. Keep it going please.
@jimmy2minutes Жыл бұрын
Imagine getting a job because it ticked a box. I would have no self-respect. Plus it should be illegal.
@ruthsmith2367 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like an nice honest bloke ❤️
@tflwulf6910 ай бұрын
So Ant was sacked because he would not play along with "the message"
@russelldavis8415 Жыл бұрын
Just came across this today, I’m very surprised the rest of the team never walked off too?
@alcoyne333333333333310 ай бұрын
Brotherhood went out the window very quickly OK 😢
@SingSing-g3c3 ай бұрын
Ant is my kind of man.
@stewartbailey1653 Жыл бұрын
If you ask me C4 & the production company wanted to flog the series to the Yanks and they wouldn't buy iy with a Brit in charge!!!!
@tracygreenhough9574 Жыл бұрын
Good for him 👍
@tonytony4658 Жыл бұрын
I've only watched a couple of episodes of SAS since Ant Middleton left and it's absolute rubbish. The show is weak and the new lead DS comes across as a poser. a great show ruined
@mattgretton2925 Жыл бұрын
Wow, poser!!! Do a little research before making silly comments.
@merchiron Жыл бұрын
Not the same since he left SAS Who Dares Wins.
@007raybould Жыл бұрын
Not watched it since
@ch3micalromanc369 Жыл бұрын
It's better since he left
@kevinogilvie7082 Жыл бұрын
@@ch3micalromanc369 are you right in the head bruv ?
@corbuzchristi365 Жыл бұрын
@@ch3micalromanc369 I don't think it's better but the show has become more about the contestants rather than the DS now he's not there. He was getting "too big" for the show, but that's not his own fault tbh.
@pharrellskud Жыл бұрын
Maintaining intergrity and going against the scripted narrative. Top bloke....
@yasminhussain7042 Жыл бұрын
I want him back on SAS who dares wins
@corbuzchristi365 Жыл бұрын
The show was starting become about him in latter stages. He was starting to become really successful outside of the programme with his books and live shows etc. That's not his fault though, fair play to him for doing that. But the show did again become about the contestants rather than the DS. soon after he'd left. Like I said again, it's not his fault, not having a dig at him at all, but it is the reality.
@movedon97354 ай бұрын
Good on you for refusing to be a puppet in their games. It's wrong how they twist things around to destroy a person, don't we all know it. Respect to you! Any human who risks their life protecting others is very cool by me! Forget Channel 4, remember what you about! Who dares wins! Channel 4 disrespect our finest military? Many of us aint having it!
@daldal616 Жыл бұрын
Can’t believe you still have to mute C virus. Just shows what the game is!
@stevieg7403 Жыл бұрын
A little lame!
@rforrest3042 ай бұрын
I did notice the difference in SAS when Ant left. It just wasn't the same. I hope he continues doing the Australian one and hopefully more with everyday people than celebrities.
@WhatsUpWithTheHoneywills9 ай бұрын
SAS - Who Dares Wins, isn't the same without Ant Middleton. . .#antmiddleton
@williammchale9138 Жыл бұрын
Respect nothing more to say buddy
@sparey4431 Жыл бұрын
Married at First Sight UK done the same thing. Trans dude left and they brought him back too
@ThePhobos10011 ай бұрын
Ant wants to keep it realistic as possible.
@irishpiecute Жыл бұрын
Miss you on SAS 💙🇬🇧
@alex_4trth Жыл бұрын
Profit > Virtue is the nature of most businesses unfortunately. Profit is good and to be sought after, but maximising profit at the expense of doing the right thing or being virtuous is a massive issue.