Outlander star Sam Heughan is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic somewhat bit in another way than most, and the critics are calling him out for it. Heughan revealed over the weekend that he’s on trip in Hawaii whereas thousands and thousands around the globe self-quarantine, and he clapped again at those that criticized his alternative.
During a stay Twitter Q&A, the Scottish actor mentioned that he was on vacation in Hawaii as a consequence of a scheduled look that was canceled. Heughan was supposed to look at PaleyFest to advertise his new venture Bloodshot, however he went to Hawaii anyway to get pleasure from some relaxation and rest.
Due to all of the followers for supporting #Bloodshot 🔴 I would like everybody to remain secure whereas get an opportunity to see the film I’m so happy with. You may pre-order @Bloodshot 🔴 now on digital and watch it subsequent Tuesday 3/24 and internationally beginning 3/27! https://t.co/kLTZCXLBBH pic.twitter.com/PQaJ14JK3Y
— Sam Heughan (@SamHeughan) March 23, 2020
“I’m in Hawaii,” famous Heughan through the Q&A. “Got here right here earlier than journey ban. Moderately involved to return to UK. Definitely safer right here for now. Hope you’re secure and your loved ones too!”
That remark led to at least one fan instantly asking for extra particulars about Heughan’s determination to go on trip, and questioned if the actor determined to journey after PaleyFest was canceled. The fan requested if Heughan booked the holiday figuring out he was going to PaleyFest, or if he booked the vacation whereas figuring out there’s a rising international pandemic.
“Doesn’t add up. Individuals are dying, being quarantined, and lots of have misplaced their jobs. That is severe, dude,” wrote the fan, to which Heughan replied: “Thanks on your concern….Sure individuals ARE dying. It’s terrifying. In your data, I booked as soon as I knew Paley was cancelled. Is that okay with you?”
Hey Nuria! Thanks for asking, I’m in Hawaii. Got here right here earlier than journey ban. Moderately involved to return to UK. Definitely safer right here for now. Hope you’re secure and your loved ones too!x https://t.co/QQjcOwurUJ
— Sam Heughan (@SamHeughan) March 22, 2020
This response didn’t sit effectively with some followers who referred to as out Heughan for selecting to journey to Hawaii even though the state’s Governor, David Ige, introduced on March 17th that every one guests to the state ought to postpone their holidays for not less than 30 days to assist cease the unfold of coronavirus.
Some referred to as Heughan “irresponsible” and slammed him for presumably placing an additional burden on the state’s well being care system. Nonetheless, Sam Heughan wouldn’t again down and he wrote that his critics had been “impolite or utterly disillusional [sic].” The actor made it clear that regardless that he wasn’t at dwelling, he was nonetheless self-isolating and taking good care of himself whereas on vacation.
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