Rob Lipsett denies being featured in RTE Investigate’s steroid show
Rob Lipsett has addressed claims that he was at the centre of an RTÉ Investigates episode last night.
The programme was all about the use of steroids in Ireland.
Video footage during the show featured what they described as a "well-known social media fitness blogger” buying the steroids.
Tonight, #RTEinvestigates goes undercover to expose those behind illegal sale of steroids in #Ireland – and risks facing those in pursuit of the perfect body. Watch 9.35pm, @RTEOne.pic.twitter.com/k14P6I5DBJ
— Jon Williams (@WilliamsJon) December 12, 2018
Although the clip didn't identify the man as they changed his voice and disguised his face, the presenter did describe the individual as: “Later, a well-known Social media fitness blogger enters the shop.”
“This man claims to be a natural athlete on his social media account, where he has thousands of followers. However, it soon emerged that his ripped physique is chemically induced,” the presenter added.
It was the description of a "well-known fitness influencer" that made viewers point the finger towards Rob.
Apparently @RTEOne did some steroid documentary and everyone thinks I was in it and my face was blurred out haha. If I was on steroids do you think I’d be so stupid to go and talk about it on TV They probably hired some knock off version of me
— Rob Lipsett (@RobLipsett) December 12, 2018
Taking to Twitter, Rob addressed the controversy head on: "Apparently @RTEOne did some steroid documentary and everyone thinks I was in it and my face was blurred out haha."
"If I was on steroids do you think I’d be so stupid to go and talk about it on TV. They probably hired some knock off version of me."
In another tweet, he joked: "Also if I’m on steroids I need to get a refund cause they didn’t work, been basically the same size for years."
And then added: "Anyways cba watching the show, I’m sure it was interesting but I had nothing to do with it. Kinda want to meet the lad that everyone thinks is me though."
Anyways cba watching the show, I’m sure it was interesting but I had nothing to do with it. Kinda want to meet the lad that everyone thinks is me though
— Rob Lipsett (@RobLipsett) December 12, 2018
Hopefully Rob's denial of purchasing and using steroids will have a positive influence on his followers to avoid the drugs entirely.
Anabolic steroid misuse could lead to serious, even permanent, health problems such as: kidney problems or failure, liver damage and tumours.
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