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Big John Fisher 'gutted' after being detained in Australia 'for shouting BOSH'

Big John Fisher was detained for violating tourist visa work restrictions after planning fan meet-and-greets, despite having nearly 700,000 Instagram followers, officials said.

  • Big John Fisher is being deported from Australia on his 52nd birthday after being detained for visa issues related to his planned events.
  • Fisher stated, "My visa was legal coming in but they're not happy with what I'm doing here, so they're sending me home."
  • Event organizer Ryan Esqulant expressed disappointment over Fisher's deportation, noting a visa issue led to the situation.
  • Fisher openly criticized the treatment he received, saying he was "treated like a criminal by Perth border control" despite entering legally.
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UK social media star 'Big John' being deported from Australia

British social media star 'Big John' says he is being deported from Australia after apparently failing to comply with visa requirements.

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9News9News
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Perth venue says deported UK influencer wasn't to be paid for meet and greet

A British social media personality has been denied entry into Australia and sent to a deportation hotel ov...

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BBC NewsBBC News
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'Big John' Fisher: British social media star detained in Australia over visa

Fisher says his visa is "legit" but that authorities were unhappy he would be working while in the country.

·United Kingdom
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Daily EchoDaily Echo
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Big John Fisher 'gutted' after being detained in Australia 'for shouting BOSH'

John Fisher, the social media star, has been detained in Australia.

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Metro NewsMetro News
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Big John Fisher forced into deportation hotel in Australia after visa mishap

Social media icon Big John 'The Boshfather' Fisher has been detained by Australian forces for a visa mishap.

·London, United Kingdom
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Daily MirrorDaily Mirror
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'Big John' Fisher to be deported from Australia on his birthday - 'No bosh!' - The Mirror

The 51-year-old was due to make an appearance at several meet and greets in both Sydney and Perth - but he instead due to fly back to the UK tomorrow

·London, United Kingdom
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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
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