British social media star ‘Big John’ detained in Australia over visa

BBC:

Big John’ Fisher, a British social media star known for his viral fast food reviews, has been detained in Australia over a visa issue.

Fisher – who is famous for his love of Chinese takeaway and his signature catchphrase “bosh” – arrived in Western Australia on Tuesday ahead of a tour of the country.

However, in social media posts, he said he would have to cancel his scheduled appearances in Perth and Sydney as he would be deported back to London.

Fisher said he was questioned by border officials for four hours, and though his visa was “legit”, Australian authorities “weren’t happy” that he was going to be working during his visit.

“Will explain more when I get home but absolutely gutted,” he said, adding he would be flying back to the UK on his 52nd birthday.

“Sorry, Perth, sorry, Sydney,” he said in the short video.

With almost 700,000 followers on Instagram, Fisher – father of British heavyweight boxer Johnny Fisher – often films himself eating meals and gives a short review before signing off by saying “bosh”.

The BBC has contacted the Australian Border Force for comment.