C4 Tell Ant: It Wasn't Banter

Channel slaps down SAS star’s TV claim, blaming sacking on his off-screen conduct

- Mark Jefferies

Channel 4 have hit back at Ant Middleton’s claim he has been axed for “military banter” on set – by insisting his “conduct off camera” was to blame for losing his job.

The broadcaster’s statement came hours after Ant admitted he had made inappropriate comments while filming hit series SAS: Who Dares Wins – but said it was all part of the show.

In an explosive interview on Good Morning Britain, Middleton, 40, addressed his exit and admitted to “butting heads” with production staff.