Gelato shop condemns homophobic comments after social media visit

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 12:31 · Archive

A Sidmouth gelato shop condemned homophobic comments after influencers Nick and Ant visited the shop.

Taste of Sidmouth welcomed influencers Nick and Ant, a married couple from London with 1.8 million TikTok followers, when they visited over the weekend. The pair posed for photographs outside the shop with Ferrero Rocher and strawberry ice-cream, and staff were delighted by the visit from such well-known figures.

The shop posted celebratory photographs on Facebook, but the post attracted homophobic comments about the couple's relationship. In response, the business condemned the remarks and removed the worst comments from the page. The shop said it was shocked and disappointed by the reaction, describing the comments as nasty and unacceptable.

The owners explained that a visit from influencers with millions of followers provides valuable exposure for a small independent business, potentially introducing Sidmouth to a much wider audience. Despite the online backlash, the shop said Nick and Ant were genuinely lovely men who had supported their family business and been incredibly kind.

How it is being reported

• Sidmouth gelato shop slams 'disgusting' homophobic remarks after TikTok couple visitStars Nick and Ant react after Devon ice cream trip sparks vile online backlashDevonLive · 26 Oct, 12:04
• Gelato shop condemns homophobic comments after social media stars stop byTaste of Sidmouth has condemned homophobic comments following a visit by social media couple Nick and Ant, as the family-run gelato shop thanks supporters.Exmouth Journal · 26 Oct, 09:19

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