Howard Donald has sparked controversy by sharing a bizarre rant against face masks.
The Take That singer, 52, took to Twitter on Thursday night to say people were wearing designer face masks as if they were "the new sunglasses".
He also called vaccinations "questionable" and suggested that research into a coronavirus vaccine is being conducted by Bill Gates to "make a couple more billion".
After a huge backlash for his comments, Howard threatened to delete his Twitter account.
It started when Howard ranted about people wearing masks when they're alone as he hit out at the government for "having the fear put into people".
A follower replied to him saying "masks are the new sunglasses" and Howard replied: "They certainly are in some peoples eyes.
"People wearing designer masks saying look at me look at me! Also some designs of masks that cover the whole head face neck and shoulders! Do me a favour mate! [sic]"
Another follower suggested that he look into anti-vax theories and he added that he already held those beliefs.
He continued: "Vaccines are questionable! Especially when it's vaccinating the world for pure profit.
"Do u think bill gates wants to save the world or does he wants to make a couple more billion? [sic]"
Howard added: "Bill gates has patents on vaccines and viruses!!!! Why patents on viruses????? [sic]"
He then went on to defend his controversial views, saying: "I think I’m gonna delete Twitter for a few weeks before I really say what I think.
"Nnot saying things to wind people up, I'm just saying it because there is a bigger picture behind this and if we don't educate,humans will have freedoms taken away.
"I Care for humans,especially kids. [sic]"
Mirror Online has contacted Howard's reps for comment.
