British social media personality “Big John” Fisher has cut short a tour and appearances in Australia after saying he was detained by immigration officers for arriving on the wrong visa.

Fisher, who is famous for his love of Chinese takeaway and reviews of fast food and has almost 700,000 followers on Instagram, said he was held for four hours by Australian Border Force officers after arriving in Perth on Tuesday.

Fisher had been due to make four appearances in Australia this week, including at Perth’s Ascot Racecourse and Sydney’s Wentworth Park greyhound track. It is understood Fisher was travelling on a tourist visa while visiting Australia for professional reasons. All visitors to Australia must satisfy the requirements of the Migration Act and regulations.

Fisher told the Metro new

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