Bob Vylan calls British Airways’ drop of Theroux sponsorship a ‘scare tactic’

Middle East EyeCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Bilge KotanOctober 26, 2025 at 07:31 PM

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Punk singer Bobby Vylan has accused pro-Israeli lobby groups of attempting to silence him following British Airways' decision to withdraw sponsorship from Louis Theroux's podcast after Vylan appeared as a guest. The airline halted its advertisements on the show on Saturday in response to Vylan's participation. Vylan, known for his band Bob Vylan, characterized BA's action as a "scare tactic" aimed at discouraging others from providing him with a platform. Controversy surrounded Vylan earlier this year when he called for 'death' to the Israeli Defense Forces during a performance at Glastonbury 2025.

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