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The Times of India
The Times of India
World
Sehjal Gupta

Why ‘Looksmaxxing’ streamer Androgenic got kicked off a Jetstar flight despite claiming medical clearance?

A controversial social media streamer was removed from a flight after airline staff said his condition following facial surgery raised concerns about whether he was fit to travel. Ronan Androgenic, a 25-year-old influencer based in Brisbane, Australia, shared a video on TikTok showing the moment he was asked to leave a Jetstar flight after boarding. According to Androgenic, he had undergone cosmetic surgery in Thailand just five days earlier and was trying to return home.

The video quickly gained attention online. In the footage, Ronan Androgenic can be seen sitting on the aircraft with heavy bandages around his jaw and chin. He claimed airline staff questioned his condition and eventually decided he could not remain on the flight. Ronan Androgenic told viewers that staff were concerned because he did not have his medication with him in his carry-on luggage. However, airline employees also pointed to his physical condition, saying he appeared unusually tired and unwell. Staff members said his responses were slow and that visible swelling around his face and eyes raised concerns about his health.

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