Shamed Kasabian singer Tom Meighan resurrects life and career in Cornwall

The frontman and his partner Vikki Ager speak about 'life-changing' assault case and Tom's return to music in Cornwall

[@kenthomson9562]

Please kids, whenever you’re in the house, take off your coat or jacket, otherwise when you go outside you won’t feel the benefit.

[@op-xv3ui]

I think this is the only sensible comment on here.

[@marylynward3186]

omg we sound like our mums 👍

[@marylynward3186]

@Sucofni Sucofni what if you keep your coat on inside when you do go back out you'll be warmer for longer? I'm not even sure about anything now lol

[@davidrobinson2776]

Especially if it’s made of 125 dead guinea pigs.

[@HXLproductions]

😂 love an old wives tale

[@littleblue995]

He who hasn't sinned cast the first stone. Battling alcoholism is hell on earth. I'm glad to see Tom is in a good place now. I wish him and his wife healing and peace.

[@debbietimm9397]

Tom there’s a solo platform out there for you, your fans are missing you badly. So much love from us all 💕

[@mikemccaine4229]

he has already made solo records. shows how much of a fan you are!

[@AfterBurner369]

@@mikemccaine4229 That's a shitty, immature comment. He didn't say he hadn't done any solo stuff, just that there's a platform there for him to do it. Be kind.

[@rhythmikal]

Respect and love you to mate. This world is a maddening, crazy place to live.. every human is touched by mental illness, and I’m really happy that you are finding peace. Alcohol is evil, and you’ve done so well to take that step into sobriety. Well done, and keep it up ♥️

[@paulhiscock6790]

Really hope this works out for you Tom. My late wife loved Kasabian and Bow was one of the songs played at her funeral. I will buy any album that you put together.

[@Stephen_Platt]

Serge sang Bow mate. Tom leaving Kasabian doesn’t have to ruin that

[@paulhiscock6790]

@@Stephen_Platt true but I loved vlad the impaler and many that Tom sang. They were to collectively a brilliant group and really entertaining live

[@penguin0075]

Sorry for your loss Paul. 🙏

[@paulhiscock6790]

@@penguin0075 thanks it’s appreciated

[@AfterBurner369]

@@Stephen_Platt It's not the same. Different vibe altogether. Kasabian's like a tribute band without Tom.

[@jl-wc5hh]

Like spuds job interview in trainspotting

[@thebillgrundyshow]

Ayyy just the ticket!

[@tomheslington2993]

He fucked up good and proper

[@Vioarr15]

A wee bit o speed

[@WS-bk7uu]

Haha

[@dinogreece]

Sad, but true. He seems like a brain injury victim. I suppose that's what drugs do.

[@andross11]

I get the vibe that their living room doesn't have a carpet

[@highdownmartin]

Thought this was filmed in a pub!

[@berniestephens4506]

Life is hard, people fuck up. People should try to judge much less. Good luck to you two, hope you continue growing. Wishing all the success and happiness for the future x

[@DariaRomme]

I had problems with alcohol and aggression too, so I can relate to what Tom feels and goes through. I'm recovering from it now, and so I hope that Tom will get over it too.

[@Stranglerxx77]

I know the feeling dude many guys have issues from early childhood living can get really bleak so quickly watch out for the skin deep etc

[@michaelmullins8866]

I’ve suffered depression and chronic anxiety all my life and tried to bury my demons with alcohol and cocaine , I couldn’t leave the fucking house for weeks sometimes months nevermind be the frontman of a massive band , it’s too easy for people to use the mental health excuse as a shield to hide behind , when the truth is they were really just a class A cunt, there is no excuse to put your hands on a woman you claim to love . Mental health my hole , Serge saw through his bullshit and was in a better position to judge than any fan .

[@Kaospattern]

Tom, your voice gives me the chills. You belong on stage sharing love with those who can't live without you singing

[@takatrip7560]

I was feeling the same words. I wouldn't have been able to say. Thank you for transcribing

[@sleeplessinstockwell]

Tom super proud of you. I lost it with my Mrs too, pissed & stressed, nothing to outrageous but I decided to quit the booze. Almost a year. It’s a great life. A fresh journey, I never say never but now I’m committing to two years because it’s gone so well. All the very best to you. Keep rocking. Would You Mind is f’ing brilliant by the way. It’s my go-to track at the moment 👏

[@LordFuzzman]

Does anyone remember the creature comfort adverts on tv?

[@GordonMcMillanJnr]

😹

[@fruckouttahere680]

It's so true, this feels like a mock-u-mentary.

[@dianehoughton5555]

Lol 😆

[@Magicalfluidprocess]

Lord Fuzzman class

[@carbonsiliconnn]

Ha ha...it's easily turn on and offable

[@fja.88]

I'm afraid to say Kasabian's nothing without you Tom, please come back 🥺

[@gaz5663]

Tom was a great frontman, I hope he comes back after sorting himself out. Stop the alcoholism and cut out the nose candy, and look after your lady.

[@darrenbaker8144]

Well said , some support for the man at least 👌🏻

[@veganvocalist4782]

yes on all counts

[@TheMusicalElitist]

Lol! I love how you’re condoning domestic violence…

[@garyrodriguez9408]

@@TheMusicalElitist where did i say that?

[@TheMusicalElitist]

@@garyrodriguez9408 🤦‍♂️

[@mikecummings3149]

He doesn't seem well at all.

[@blackmore4]

I don't know him or his group and I'm not sure why this was recommended to me. Is he a bit thick?

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

@@blackmore4 He beat up his wife..

[@pauljurgen-romrig9616]

He’ll feel much better when his snake of a wife has taken every f’kin penny he has.

[@taniamermaid6193]

A narcissist’s prayer: That didn't happen. And if it did, it wasn't that bad. And if it was, that's not a big deal. And if it is, that's not my fault. And if it was, I didn't mean it. And if I did, you deserved it.

[@darrenbaker8144]

You fucking bell end !!

[@darrenbaker8144]

Oh sorry that just didn’t happen 👌🏻

[@BrendanPatterson]

Does this include Ozzy Osbourne?

[@cg7025]

All the best Tom, so glad you're on the up.....was gutted to see how you were treated by ex band mates after such a long time and what you did and achieved together, turned my stomach to see them at tramlines without you. You and your Missis make a lovely couple, every relationship has its ups and downs, just not every kerfuffle makes the news, brilliant that it has all brought you closer together. Cant wait to hear your solo stuff. ....count me in for a ticket when you tour!!

[@sillysciben8092]

kerfuffle?... 😂 kerfuffle?!?! he beat up a woman infront of a child ffs. id hate to be in your life when shit hits the fan if this is what you call a kerfuffle

[@zepilintra3072]

Hughie Laurie and Patricia Arquette

[@kiwifruitrecords4905]

Lol! Classic observation! ☮️❤️👏🏽🔥

[@holmas7]

Fkn hell.. it is 🤣🤣🤣

[@HarryFlashman.]

Not a bad call that👍

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

poor sods

[@littlemecarmie]

Brilliant!!! 🤣🤣

[@DavidSmith-qf3sm]

I met Tom and a few of the other members of Kasabian outside Leicester train station whilst I was there for a weeks worth of work. He didn’t want a fuse so I didn’t give him one. Tom is very down to earth and I asked “ why are you always on a European tour when I want to see you live”? He replied my family always say the same thing. He was waiting for sergio to get a train to the recording studio. I wished that into existence as I really wanted to meet them as I’ve loved them since the soccer am days. I didn’t take a picture but I did in my mind.

[@meesamagill1193]

Exciting times

[@kylejames983]

@@meesamagill1193 ruthless 🤣🤣🤣

[@meesamagill1193]

@@kylejames983 😬

[@chelseapoet3664]

So you carry fuses everywhere with you? Don't be surprised if not everyone wants one. Many of us have spares in the house.

[@meesamagill1193]

@@chelseapoet3664 😆😆😆😆😆

[@AlexAnim8]

When it came out he had been fired from the band, he put out a statement making it seem like he was a victim, no mention of the pain he had caused on others. Then the band was forced to come out and reveal he had physically assaulted his partner. Now in this "remorseful" video he again paints himself as a victim. He never once mentions how his partner must have felt through it all, just that he had been through hell. This is why it's so unconvincing to most of the viewers of this video.

[@marylynward3186]

I knew nothing about what had happened but gathered from the headline he should maybe be apologising for something ?.... but he didn't!

[@Retrobeemer]

I wonder if the child that witnessed the attack has been given counselling, or are they just hoping it will forget?

[@MsChitterchat]

That’s between him and his partner. He owes us nothing.

[@Retrobeemer]

MsChitterchat - No it isn't. Children have a right to protection from abusers. This is why safeguarding laws exist.

[@peterjones2737]

Correct.His partner knows which side her bread is buttered so is going a long with it all like they do that’s what you missed.

[@benstorr]

Looks like he has no legs.

[@georgem3197]

He might have lost them because of what happened. Have some respect. You could fall on hard times one day too. Everyone makes mistakes

[@benstorr]

@@georgem3197 eh?

[@stud105]

Sorry, has Tom still got legs?? If no legs, where the fucks his feet gone, and don't ask me who has his shins. He has fallen on hard times mind...

[@Retrobeemer]

It’s his spine that’s missing.

[@bulliboyz]

@@georgem3197 lighten up. He still has his legs . As far as I know.

[@ciaranoneill253]

Tom mate..... Keep on trucking please...... Amazing frontman...... Amazing voice...... Fantastic gig belfast..... Please i hope you all the success

[@simonthetford5500]

He looks like he’s not well

[@kevinlongman007]

Drugs

[@gordon7462]

Terrible laugh from is wife and he's just a hard stool with a sob story.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

could nt care less.. he beat up his wife!

[@JK-nk3hb]

He looks like every indie rock star when they give up the loud mouth soup. A nervous geek

[@markrowe6735]

@@thesound-chameleonman3580 play the victim and you will win! lol

[@cosmic_whirl]

Awww i'm glad to see you both looking happy, wishing you nothing but lots of luck and love as you continue to move forward ❤❤❤

[@silversteel6312]

Liam looking well. Shame he and Noel can’t reconcile.

[@davidhill9375]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@qwanathomas735]

Troll.

[@Lonely_Goat]

This band thinks it is oasis bit is just a pub band at best. Couldn't find a melody in a melody shop

[@qwanathomas735]

@@Lonely_Goat Send us a demo.

[@Lonely_Goat]

@@qwanathomas735 I don't walk and talk like I am in the world's biggest band thou.

[@pennyroyalt2542]

Bless you both. Huge respect. Life is far from easy, and too many people are willing to point the finger without acknowledging their own issues. Stay strong both of you. Sending genuine love as someone who's been there. Admitting your failings is probably the most difficult thing you can do, but learning from them makes you!. So chuffed for you both. Stay Blessed.

[@dreamwalker4631]

Such a heartfelt comment. So true.

[@pennyroyalt2542]

@@dreamwalker4631 💜

[@sillysciben8092]

admitting your failings only after your bandmates have to call you out in public for them. so noble and humble i can see why she is clinging on to him😂 no, but now i see how weak minded both these two are i see why the band took the actions to call him out publicly, as clearly she wasnt gunna call him out on it. thing would only get worse between them and it would of come back to bite the entire band if they didnt name and shame him. whoever decided to sack him probably saved his life

[@markaudley-thewles5920]

Good fortune to the both of you , you clearly love each other very much . Stuff happens , we learn and move on . I think that you are both an inspiration regarding what can be achieved , when many others have thrown in the towel . Big ;love to the both of you , Mark ❤️.

[@stevefoster7529]

Me: 'I wonder if that lad from Kasabian has sorted his life out and might get back together with his band' Watches this video: 'RIP Kasabian'

[@peterjones2737]

What do you mean “Sorted his life out”- He’s a Psychopath you nut job he’s never going to change!!!

[@stevefoster7529]

@@peterjones2737 thats what I meant

[@pariah1355]

@@peterjones2737 why are you on every vid..what hes done to you?

[@evanthiakrassa9197]

I can't find the video, can someone please explain to me what is happening? All I know is that he has a addiction problem and that he once abused his wife ( which is unacceptable)

[@abibradley1741]

You just explained it 🥴

[@journalwithdolly]

Nah sorry - this is a load of BS. 'It was JUST a one off, it happens' No. Beating up your partner doesn't just happen. I think this message is worrying as it's showing women that if it happens once then it's okay?! I absolutely love Kasabian, I've seen them about 5 times but this is not okay. Fair dos for saying sorry but domestic abuse does NOT 'just happen' and it doesn't matter if its a one time thing. Once is enough.

[@lovelybitofbugle219]

Yeah I'm with you mate. If you chin your missus you're a bad person right to the core. He got community service!

[@journalwithdolly]

@Perfect Restoration Good job I have blue hair now then isn't it 🙂🤣

[@colinhickman4071]

Blue..that's worse..

[@journalwithdolly]

@@colinhickman4071 A shit personality and being rude is worse actually but whatever Colin 🤪

[@jordanwalsh8171]

Domestic violence has soared since lockdown, so you could say for a lot of people it does just happen. The difference here is she took him to court to force him to change his lifestyle and save their relationship. He's lost a multi million pound job as a result of his actions, been named and shamed all over mainstream media and many people will never forgive or forget. Everybody makes mistakes, not many try and put it right. Give the guy a break

[@rigsby1454]

Well this doesn’t seem weird at all

[@rhysmayes5092]

This is classic example of a guy who can't take ownership of what he's done. It certainly comes across as he sees himself as the victim. Feel sorry for the woman, very weird that she's almost apologies for him. The way that they both say it was a one off at the same time screams of denial from both of them. Very sad that someone in his position can't lead a better example other than being a twitchy addict who denies responsibility and blames it on his adhd. Very sad.

[@menlove251]

Well said Rhys. A proper, insightful comment. Cannot understand people justifying what he has done...

[@Retrobeemer]

She needs to get some self esteem and self worth. I would also be concerned for the child that witnessed the assault. I’m not saying that he can’t get better but until he takes some personal responsibility he won’t stop portraying himself as a victim.

[@davidm469]

Your response is a classic example of being butthurt and salty.

[@peterjones2737]

I’m a Psychiatrist..

[@antwan.]

you don't know what the situation was. he has put himself out to the world and admitted what he done was wrong and took ownership 00:44 . get over yourself

[@ianmulhall768]

This is what Liamh Gallagher would look like if lost everything

[@lscott4074]

Look at him in 2014 he was a state thank god he resurrected 3 years later

[@ChillwithLaurenZen]

'Shamed' star feels a bit unnessecary when he was nice enough to give an ad-hoc interview...

[@pauldrummyb2017]

Yes he was. But he'll always have that stigma....good job nobody else has ever done anything wrong....

[@moffit1]

His Mrs is a keeper ,I'm bummed he won't be there tomorrow in knebworth, but she's helping him and I respect that

[@stevegeorge4495]

It’s like watching David St Hubbins and Jeanine Pettibone

[@StratsRUs]

Not really.

[@LateNightProductionsYT]

Yes

[@MrStevemarc]

You see it goes like this , me me me and me , then it was me me and me again....

[@pippipster6767]

She looks like him without a beard 🤣

[@dreadpirateroberts4052]

Yeah!!!!!!

[@Redsnapper123]

Not convinced these two have not drunk in 8 months.

[@cfcdaviddcfc]

why would they lie?

[@Redsnapper123]

@@cfcdaviddcfc dunno

[@pigknickers2975]

Major drug problem. Trust me I've been there.

[@vxvxvxxx4317]

Coke/speed will ruin his life

[@spencerglover1]

Drink not drugs

[@matthewcoggins7288]

That's what I thought. Over acting. Hopefully he can get back on track

[@clivepeacock]

@@spencerglover1 drink is a drug

[@christopherfoster968]

He looks anxious which is totally alright. If he's been an addict he was probably drowning that side out with the drink. It's getting the tools now and building on your life. He will find out in the end why the fook did he do the drinking in the first place. He will rise and entertain again with the right people in his life x

[@justthebeginning.]

All the best to you Tom for the future ❤

[@alexjimenez5705]

Shame on you Tom

[@Mrose19911]

why?

[@karenmccarthy1454]

Tom, your a good lad, things happen in life, no one is perfect, we all.do things we wish we hadn't. You'll be ok.

[@SavvyAlly]

Love and blessings to you Tom. Kasabian just are not the same without you.

[@gpe1279]

Love you both, thankyou and keep strong xx

[@iliketrains3495]

Feels bad moment when this has more views than every Kasabian song since his departure

[@desr6991]

Going solo didn’t do Richard Ashcroft any harm,best wishes Tom,I,ll look out for your next album

[@MarknoblesAcidhouseparty]

Ian brown would be better comparison .... i'm assuming you know why

[@elliotwhatmore8181]

Great to see you both together and working it out.Good luck 💜🎸✌️

[@historyman1]

Is this an outtake from Spinal Tap?

[@roathripper]

Spinal SLAP

[@garethjones6566]

Good luck Tom, stay safe, stay clean, stay focused on the future.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

and avoid beating up women

[@stevefoster7529]

@@thesound-chameleonman3580 and putting videos on KZbin where its pretty clear you are on an entirely different continent from being ok

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

@@stevefoster7529 he's like we are all happy again even though i kicked the shit out of her! sickening behaviour no excuses, he is finished career wise t.v. etc now.

[@TheMucker1980]

Peace and love to you tom and family.❤️keep strong and keep the faith. Really looking forward to hearing more from you! Stay safe brother. North Wales 🙏✌️✊

[@paulchaplin73]

Brilliant bloke. You have taken the hardest step, which is recognising the problem. Congratulations on fighting on, Tom! Love from the East Midlands! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@dima_khanenko]

Good luck to both of you! Hopefully, Kasabian will be together and back stronger one day! Either way, looking forward to your solo album Tom! :)

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

game over they kicked him out of the band for beating up his own wife.. no excuses.. his solo won't get him anywhere now.

[@gurgisjones1120]

Hate to say it, but I'd rather see Tom solo then the rest of the current Kasabian. Tom's just that big of a presence.

[@OrangeCopperTop]

I could be more understanding if this was his first meltdown, but it’s not.. The last time was in 2017,when he split with his long term partner, he had to move into his own flat, as he’d had a ‘serious meltdown’, he gives us all a head’s up regards his ‘self destructive behaviour’. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that this isn’t Tom’s first violent freak out. This lovely partner will have given him yet another chance. So yeah, I’m with Sergio on this, you can’t keep fucking up like this and expect people to say oooh, he’s fixed, he’s been sober for 8 months so it’s all ok.

[@alexclemence8685]

8 months sobriety is a start at least. I'm sure he knows that the hard work is only just beginning.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

so he has hit women before?

[@OrangeCopperTop]

@@thesound-chameleonman3580 I can’t be certain, but reading between the lines of his past freak outs I think so.

[@grahamfuray2106]

Gud luck tom..singer of the best band ive ever seen live..2004 parr hall warrington...

[@mickc2339]

Best wishes to you both, as you rightly say, things happen in life, good luck in your new journey 💖💖

[@paddyholt5320]

Things happen in life? How many times in your life have you got on the sniff and twatted your bird? If this wasn't Tom from Kasabian......if it was Pete from down the estate who got coked up and punched up his chick........would you be saying "things happen" ? You're trying to be forgiving.....what you're actually doing is suggesting to people this is okay if you're famous enough and do a 2:47 clip to say sorry. It's not, ask your wife.

[@paulmetcalfe1821]

You really shouldn't give these abusers air time - no excuses for beating up women ...... period !

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

100% true.

[@Greggorious123]

If a person learns from their mistakes then a second chance should be granted

[@NMOBrien]

No excuse for beating up anyone. Let’s not make it gendered eh?

[@dh1474]

No excuse for beating up men or women.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

@@Greggorious123 no excuses game over for him now

[@kasabianrage7487]

Make amends with KASABIAN , show them you've changed... No one wants KASABIAN to end this way and without you it just doesn't work.

[@christianchavz857]

Why would they need this abuser?

[@kasabianrage7487]

@@christianchavz857 they don't exactly need him but to keep the whole band together. Yes he did something very wrong but everyone deserves forgiveness if they apologize and are sincere, haven't you ever done anything wrong? And if you have most likely you seek forgiveness, and you would want to be forgiven. Most of all his partner has forgiven him,so why shouldn't we?

[@christianchavz857]

@@kasabianrage7487 🤦🏼‍♂️ fanaticism intensifies. Of course, nobody’s perfect! but there’s a big difference between not being perfect and being an abuser, beating a woman up is not just a “mistake”.

[@kasabianrage7487]

@@christianchavz857 agreed but he's not a habitual abuser and people need a chance to be forgiven if not well were all guilty of something and then just complete hypocrites.

[@christianchavz857]

@@kasabianrage7487 saw this and I don’t believe it seriously 🤦🏻‍♂️ I’m shocked about this kinda thought you got for a person convicted in court for assaulting his partner in front of their child, dragging her by ankles and hitting her in the face with a wooden pallet!! also he lied saying he hadn’t done anything to the rest of the band before turning round in court pleading guilty. Also he denied everything until he realized there were a lot of proofs like videos also the witness his own child who called the police, if you don’t know about law, let me tell you this was better for him (admitting the assault) not because he was feeling any remorse but cause it was better for him, if he still denied the assault even with those proofs showed in court there would’ve been a more serious court ruling for him. They’re better off without him!!!

[@suzyrichardson7566]

I hate the fact you're having to explain yourself. It's a tough process that your going through, I know because I've been there. I wish you and your Mrs all the best. If she can forgive you then everyone else should too. It's so easy to judge but so hard for people to take a step back and try to understand other people's issues. Keep up the good/hard work, much love from one of your very loyal fans. X

[@Rosstacular]

I hope he gets back with the Kasabian boys on tour, he's way too talented a performer to be sitting about. The way he could command an audience only a select few could do.

[@julisam2756]

True

[@TheMusicalElitist]

So you’re ok with him beating his wife?

[@Rosstacular]

@@TheMusicalElitist No, I'm ok with forgiveness and my opinion that the intense heat of a moment and argument can make people do things they normally wouldn't do, especially when drunk.

[@TheMusicalElitist]

@@Rosstacular Spoken like a true enabler

[@Rosstacular]

@@TheMusicalElitist Spoken like a saint who has never done a wrong

[@victor50900]

Get your fookin life on track Tom. We're with you. Kasabian is one of my fav band and it's not the same without you.

[@johnclifford2371]

This interview would be better in Dobly.

[@menlove251]

‘She means Dolby alright, she means dolby’.....😎

[@blueyestu7950]

I cannot like the comment enough 🤣

[@Grantrap]

The Vicar of Dobly

[@menlove251]

@@Grantrap Thomas Dobly.

[@andchat6241]

You can't record rock singers in Dobly....

[@kasabianrage7487]

I just heard the news, KASABIAN are continuing on with serj taking over vocal duties and Tim Carter becomes a full member of the band....... Im gonna miss Tom but I am excited to know that my favorite band is marching on.... Cant wait for a new album....cheers

[@jasonhayes810]

Must be alot of prefect people on here, Tom knows he messed up and mental health is in all of us and we all have a breaking point, good luck to them both in the future b

[@Retrobeemer]

Domestic abuse isn’t justified by mental health issues.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

NO EXCUSES

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

prefect?

[@arlocooper3384]

@@Retrobeemer did you see his reaction to the audio recording of it, not that it's justified but he clearly had issues and didn't just hit his partner for the sake of it

[@Retrobeemer]

@@arlocooper3384 I don’t doubt he had issues but alcohol doesn’t make people abusers. It just adds fuel to the fire. I would suggest she leaves and takes her child with her. Now that poor kid has to grow up with the man it saw beat it’s mother. He doesn’t even appear to have any remorse. Just banging on about how tough it’s been on him!

[@interstellarbeatteller9306]

"You ever took a punch in the ribcage hunny"

[@doricdave]

Sonny*

[@interstellarbeatteller9306]

@@doricdave I know mate, I was being silly

[@ponyboycurtis3795]

Either nervous or very shifty...but seemed very fidgety and weird...i hope its the truth but it just seemed a bit off

[@PJ1981H]

Coming from Leicester I am able to translate this for anyone if needed. 👍

[@davidchapman7033]

This feels like a comedy skit

[@rosiegunn4671]

the double thumbs up and the end lol

[@Razormiller]

He kinda reminds me of this guy kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ6cm3V-bNqZiLc

[@user-jm5eq3no7p]

@@Razormiller god this is accurate

[@ashkb8057]

Tom well done mate. Everyone deserves a second chance. Great to see you're in recovery. Alcohol is deadly and can raise our demons. All the best of luck.

[@ElliotSmith75]

I get the impression his wife is his manager now

[@mattiemclean9882]

Liam Gallagher / John Lennon syndrome! What actually happened anyway?

[@sabre22b50]

Perhaps thats good.

[@davidluqueskywalker527]

as long as it's positive it's great !!!! I didn't eat Courtney "love"

[@MrBumrah123]

He gave her a beating now shes giving his bank account a beating. True love

[@ThomasGraber]

The fact that his wife supports him still shows that isn't really his character. We all have our issues. We all have our bottoms. Some are uglier then others but he seems like a good lad. Sucks he isn't in Kasabian but I can enjoy them and his solo stuff at the same time.

[@onlythebear2490]

Tom deserves more than a chance to start again. He did wrong, he admits it. I dont think hes a usual beater. People who judge in a tough way maybe are perfect people?

[@menlove251]

Oh, he is just the occasional beater?

[@onlythebear2490]

@@menlove251 What do you know about it? Are you in their home?

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Top front man tom , belongs on the stage

[@drumfernando8291]

You can tell something’s really wrong when the victim says to her aggressor: “You’ve been through hell, haven’t you?” Wtf?! 🥴

[@cdifff643]

Turns out you cant

[@Daniel_Addy]

They were both victims

[@ZeeMatrix]

She admits she was the aggressor and wanted to stand up in court and say thus. But was blocked by the law.

[@ZeeMatrix]

I mean Jesus they are not a boy band , some of the stuff rock bands of the past got up to and they sack him for 1 mistermeaner . Serge obviously saw this as his opportunity to take over vocals ,

[@cdifff643]

@@ZeeMatrix everything is a conspiracy. How were they supposed to continue with him being a convicted wife beater. That label would never go away regardless of the it being a drunken blip in his life

[@darrenowen9980]

Heard the snippet today from his solo stuff n sounds amazing tbh.. good luck to him..

[@DaddyGamerOz]

Where'd you hear that mate?

[@markburrows639]

Instagram

[@ianchristopherson1973]

I hope he's ok,he's a great singer and a lovely guy,he's been honest about it all and deserves a fresh start,8 months sober is great going,Tom is always nervous on interviews,you find this with some singers with great stage presence,Bon Scott from ac/dc is a classic example.

[@matc21]

So great he battered his Mrs 😂👌🤣

[@joemanning90]

How do you know he’s a lovely guy?

[@reduxmod9178]

Dude found out who his real friends are.

[@bobbugwithoneeyeskingiskin8974]

When is the rematch?

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

Hopefully she beats the crap out of him

[@xpat73]

Frankly the band were out of line to sack him. Some friends they are. They should have just let the legal process take its course and said -"yeah he fucked up, he's going to have pay for his crime, this is his last chance - if it happens again he is out." Everyone deserves a second chance.

[@russcousins4976]

Followed Kasabian from the start and have all there early rare work on vinyl, was absolutely shocked when that story broke, it's good now to see Tom owning up to this and hopefully the public will forgive and forget and if his woman can then the public can. Fair play I think he's paid his dues and lost alot of respect but only time will tell .

[@joemanning90]

Followed them from the start too, I’ll never forget what he did, serg is killing it as the frontman anyway.......

[@RAINBOWOHYES]

God Bless him and may He get truly well and healthy

[@op-xv3ui]

Has anyone considered the hamster’s feelings in all of this?

[@DAVIDE-bk8by]

The hamster only makes statements through his manager now

[@georgem3197]

Is this his new Amazon Prime show?

[@dianehoughton5555]

Ha, ha, ha, ha... 😆

[@davidrobinson2776]

I think the hamster is long gone. Judging by the coat Vikki is wearing.

[@dianehoughton5555]

david robinson Ha, Ha 😆

[@chockycake1]

You don’t beat up a woman and then just move on. I’m sorry but I wouldn’t still be with him.

[@amandaaitken5985]

Maybe I'm wrong, but this did not look genuine to me. She looks super nervous, not relaxed at all, he definitely looks like he's on something, can't sit still at all, or stop for breath. Time will tell I suppose.

[@portamentouk]

I get the point but maybe he is nervous ? But of a weird situation isn’t it. Would of been nice to hear the word sorry in their somewhere

[@op-xv3ui]

@@portamentouk would have not would of.

[@callumcharles7596]

He’s also got ADHD, as an adult who has it too I can confirm you can’t sit still lol

[@alexclemence8685]

@@op-xv3ui We know what he meant to say. Anyone pulling that online grammar police stunt is so fucking lame. 🙄

[@op-xv3ui]

@@alexclemence8685 I’ve just noticed he made another mistake - their instead of there; wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t replied to me, so thanks for that. I’ll let him know now. Merry Xmas! 🎄

[@LizaSixx]

Good luck to them both, lots of people go through rough patches, hope the future is bright for them both - Looking forward to hearing new solo music from Tom.

[@loulou6760]

Looks changged up to me. Just saying

[@Mindsmog]

amazing voice and a big character, wish you well and hope you get more success

[@michaeldagger991]

Is it me or does he not sound convinced ?

[@lovelybitofbugle219]

100 percent mate

[@xboxhussy37]

I totally understand, me and my husband had a.similar situation,it was a one off and won't and hasn't happened since!,good luck to the both of u,u didn't deserve to get booted tom, kasabian isnt kasabian without u!!! Look on the bright side,u still with ur lovely wife and family and this is a new adventure,this could be the making of you 😁im loving ur new tunes 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟and cant wait to hear more, respect to u and ur wife 😘

[@benfrost124]

Is he supposed to be clean here ?!

[@lucasm3879]

ben frost That's his normal self, he's always been like that. He's got ADHD and always been fidgety

[@MultiScampi]

@@lucasm3879 ADHD? Hahaha nothing to do with huge amount of snow he puts away then

[@johnusher83]

@@MultiScampi it might be but he has serious ADHD. Google it.

[@sdgagge]

@@MultiScampi and you would know that how?! You clown

[@MultiScampi]

@@sdgagge met him several occasions

[@tittylips12]

She’s stuck it out with him and all his millions. What a trouper

[@myaphextwin807]

Don't quote a Robert De Niro character without the credit.

[@myaphextwin807]

@David Mc Carthy Thank you!

[@myaphextwin807]

@David Mc Carthy Jack Walsh ;-)

[@Ally-ip4yw]

Hope Tom gets his life on track and does what he does best! Entertaining us all! Not going to be an easy ride after what he has done. Not nice what he done but not one of us know the true story or any detail to the matter. hope you get the help you need and all the best to you fella.

[@michaelgill1203]

Wot did he do?

[@charlieboy259]

Tom your in the best part of the country to start over again! Mental health is a serious matter and when the news broke about your issues, I felt your pain as I'm struggling too and hope I make it on the otherside just like you do! Much love to you x

[@charlieboy259]

@Gordon Campbell shit will come your way one day then see how you deal with it!

[@theauthoritys]

Definitely deserves a second chance, all you need Tom is some great tunes, great vocals and hopefully people can move on.

[@fritzblob]

Kasabian ? Great tunes oh well first time for everything

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

no excuses, he beat up his wife. game over

[@heeeeeyyyyyyyyy]

@@thesound-chameleonman3580 not about excuses. He has been punished, time to move on.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

@@heeeeeyyyyyyyyy did he go to jail?

[@heeeeeyyyyyyyyy]

@@thesound-chameleonman3580 no because no one in the UK goes to jail. But I have no idea about his sentence and I doubt either of us are qualified to or possess enough of the facts to pass judgment.

[@chrisjames5188]

People make mistakes and go through there own personal and relationships problems. He never had a previous track record of anything bad and shouldn't be thrown under a bus for one mistake. There both rebuilding there life together and Good luck to them both.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

He beat up a woman?

[@gingerboy99]

@Uncle Sam Not allegedly he was found guilty in court!

[@gman5218]

In front of her young child

[@karol515253]

Ok I know that you people are fans of Kasabian. I am too. But dear fans... wtf?! He beat his partner by hitting in the head and other parts of the body. He was drunk. If he did it once, he can repeat it every time he's angry. The thing is that it should not have happened. This was seen by the child who called the police. He didn't plead guilty until the CCTV video was shown to him. It's so cruel. I can understand comments such as "New beginning, good luck" but not "I don't think he's a usual beater" or "we love you Tom

[@onlythebear2490]

You think what you think, I think what I think. I am not ashamed for this, dear keeper of justice and truth.

[@ungobungo7986]

His wife's forgave him mate

[@karol515253]

@@ungobungo7986 Correct (wonder how sth like that could be forgiven in a marriage though). I just think that the attitude of people in the comments belittles the tragedy that happened and I strongly disagree with the one that said it's overreacting, because it's not. And I don't think he doesn't deserve another chance. I keep my fingers crossed for his transformation but the use of violence against the weak is sth that should be condemned with no exceptions.

[@ungobungo7986]

@@karol515253 of course, and if his wife hadn't forgiven him then it would be as you said but she has and I'm sure shed rather it be dropped

[@karol515253]

@@onlythebear2490 Well, I certainly don't envy you having this kind of attitude, dear absolutely-no-empathy man. Wonder how would you react if it was your mother or sister.

[@JP-wk5wt]

Good luck Tom, gave me many great memories at Kasabian gigs over the years, all the best for the future.

[@teddyboy9116]

Mates don't give up on each other! We all feck up from time to time, You're a good bloke tom! You'll get through this mate..be strong

[@IndecentExposure.]

Mates don't drag the name of the band you've spent years building massive because they knock their woman about

[@teddyboy9116]

@@IndecentExposure. this country is the world's worst for trial by media, what goes on in a couple's private life shouldn't affect music! Kasabian were a fantastic talented band and I'd be gutted if this means we'll never see them again...

[@aureol40012]

@@teddyboy9116 absolutely. We lived next door to a lovely couple and he got convicted of child porn offences and she stood by him, but loads of local people gave them grief, including her because she stood by him, and in the end they had to move away. None of their business!!

[@christopherjolly3556]

@@aureol40012 she stood by him ? that makes her just as bad .

[@aureol40012]

@@christopherjolly3556 but Teddy Boy said what goes on in a couple’s private life shouldn’t effect anything else? It would be double standards if he was suggesting the crime of wife beating wasn’t anyone else’s business but the crime of abuse images was.......

[@welshlad6427]

Good on ye Tom 👏Love from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ❤

[@gwendavies9067]

I'm so glad that Tom is alright I have been worried about him for months, all these nasty comments are not justified Tom lost his way for a while just like many good people it was inevitable that he would crash and burn I just want to send my good wishes to them both. Tom has a good soul.❤️🙏❤️

[@op-xv3ui]

You can’t be 100% certain that Tom has a good soul though can you? What does anyone really know about anyone?

[@gwendavies9067]

@@op-xv3ui We don't really know but we have to show faith, understanding and love to people who feel lost, I am usually a good judge of character it's never failed me yet and I believe Tom is a good man, let them wouthout sin cast the first stone, yes there is evil out there in all shapes and forms but he isn't evil for having a mental illness and addiction I should my son is lost to the Devil's addiction and he is a good person. I pray for him and Tom every day because it was his music that saved me when I myself had a breakdown it made me happy. Take care.

[@op-xv3ui]

@@gwendavies9067 That is a very compassionate way of thinking about it. I’m sorry to hear about your son and your other troubles. I wish you and your son the best of luck and happiness.

[@gwendavies9067]

@@op-xv3ui Thankyou and God bless, stay safe and keep on with the love. Happy xmas.