BBC and Vice will air the Andrew Tate documentary detailing his rise and fall from internet stardom
(Picture: Alexandru Dobre / AP)Andrew Tate, 36, is a British-American social-media personality who shot to fame thanks largely to his controversial opinions on male dominance.
A new documentary will soon air, detailing this former kickboxer and reality TV star’s descent into infamy.
The BBC and VICE Distribution, the global distribution division of VICE Media Group, have partnered for this new documentary entitled The Dangerous Rise of Andrew Tate.
The documentary shines a light on Tate’s alleged victims, who claim to have been abused by Tate,and will be produced by VICE World News.
Viewers will be taken inside Tate’s compound in Romania, lifting the lid on his questionable lifestyle.
Reporter Matt Shea will also take viewers into Tate’s “War Room”, further questioning the social-media personality on his public stances and views on how women are treated – an integral part of his much-publicised public persona and business.
“VICE is known for world-class journalism and incredible access,” said Bea Hegedus, executive managing director of VICE Distribution.
“This is a documentary that delivers on both. We are delighted that the BBC has decided to join us on this important journey and show the film in the UK, giving audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the real-world consequences of Tate’s digital infamy.”
The documentary premieres on BBC Three on February 21. It will also be available to stream immediately after, on iPlayer.
Tate had been offering paid courses and memberships promoting ultra-masculine views which, despite their toxic standpoints, saw him quickly rise to internet stardom.
But this all came crashing down for Tate after he and his brother, 34, and two others were detained by Romanian police.
The brothers were arrested back in December last year on suspicion of human trafficking, rape, and creating an organised crime group exploiting women.
The controversial online influencer and misogynist was also banned from a number of social-media platforms, with Tate denying any of the charges.
