Arnold Schwarzenegger has been slammed by fans for only appearing via video link at his own £84-a-ticket show. Watch his apology below:
Fans were fuming as he promised them that he would be at the Arnold Sport Festival at Birmingham's NEC.
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However, he pulled out at the last minute and was due to take part in a live in-person Q&A.
In the 74-year-old's defence, he tweeted that his doctor has advised him not to go to the show.
He tweeted: "I am very upset I cannot make it because of my leg condition.
"I injured my leg, my foot, my calf.
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"The doctor told me not to travel.
"So I'm sorry about that.
"I'm going to beam in every so often during the weekend.
"You're going to see me on screen.
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"So I'm looking forward to coming next year in 2022.
"I will be there."
On the other hand, you can see why the fans are frustrated at forking out 84 quid for a Zoom call.
One user raged: "'You deliberately waited till the last minute to announce this, SHAME ON YOU!!!!
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"Will be getting a full refund."
Another added: What! Paid £84 to see you on a screen!?"
However a third was more understanding writing: "Such a shame, was looking forward to seeing you. Speedy recovery with the leg, see you in 2022," along with a biceps emoji.
Despite the absence of the former Mr Universe, there were star studded guests, such as Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren (Rocky Balboa and Ivan Drago).
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Stallone and Dolph are appearing again as Rocky and Drago in a new director's cut of Rocky 4, with 40 minutes of unseen footage, which sounds pretty cool.
Sly, Dolph and Arnold are currently filming the upcoming Expendables 4 in the UK.
Stallone helped create the movie franchise, featuring a group of old-school muscle men led by Sly's character Barney Ross.
Actors including Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, Ronda Rousey, Bruce Willis, and Jean-Claude Van Damme have all featured in the smash-hit films.
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