Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite has slammed David Beckham as he continues his role as a paid ambassador for the Qatar World Cup: 🗣 ‘I think it’s disgusting, he’s cheapening himself.' For the full story:
, continued: ‘As someone with so much power and money, he has a chance to really, literally change lives, and he’s doing the exact opposite.Earlier this week, Lycett addressed Beckham directly in a video message and called for him to end his relationship with Qatar, saying he considers Beckham to be a ‘gay icon’.
He urged: ‘If you end your relationship with Qatar, I will donate ten grand of my own money to charities that support queer people in football.supports HTML5 video ‘However, if you do not, I will throw the money into a shredder at midday next Sunday, just before the opening ceremony of the World Cup and stream it right here. Not just the money, but also your status as gay icon will be shredded.
‘Also, you’ll be forcing me to commit what might be a crime. Although even then, I reckon I’ll get off more lightly than I would if I got caught whacking off a lad in Doha. The choice is yours. I look forward to hearing from you.’
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