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News18
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
British YouTuber Apologises Days After Eating Chicken In ISKCON's Govinda's Eatery In London
The popular eatery in London is part of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. British-African YouTuber Cenzo went viral a few days earlier after a video of him eating chicken in a vegetarian restaurant started making rounds. The footage also drew outrage after people criticised him for hurting the sentiments of a community. Now, the YouTuber has issued an apology, acknowledging his mistakes. The viral video showed Cenzo entering an outlet of Govinda's Restaurant in London. The popular eatery is part of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), which follows spiritual and religious practices. Cenzo could be seen confirming at the counter if it was a vegan place. After he received an answer that the place doesn't serve any meat or chicken, the man took out a KFC box from a plastic bag. He not only opened the bag but also ate the pieces in front of the people standing at the counter. He can then be seen roaming around the premises of the restaurant, asking people if they would like to have a bite of the chicken piece. Cenzo, who is of African descent, was soon asked by the restaurant staff to leave the premises. However, his actions at the vegetarian kitchen were enough to upset several netizens. While he clarified that his act was part of a prank to visit vegan places, his video garnered widespread outrage. In a follow-up video shared on X, Cenzo said, 'If I had known that the restaurant was with the temple, I would have never filmed that prank and left." He revealed his intention to personally visit the restaurant and apologise. He also accepted that his actions were 'ill-timed and irresponsible'. He added that the criticism forced him to research about the restaurant and its religious ideology. 'They believe in no violence and peaceful behaviour towards animals and people. My actions came off as offensive to the community, and I would like to offer heartfelt, sincere apologies," he said. The YouTuber also read about the strict dietary practices of the community, who believe in eating no meat, or even onion and garlic. He believes that his actions crossed a line and hurt the Hindu community. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I stepped over the line': London YouTuber apologises after eating chicken in Iskcon restaurant; backlash persists
British-African YouTuber 'Cenzo', who sparked widespread outrage after filming himself eating KFC chicken inside Govinda's, a vegetarian restaurant run by the Iskcon temple in London, has issued a public apology days after the incident. The content creator, who has around 6,000 subscribers, admitted that he had been targeting vegan restaurants in the area as part of a prank series. In the now-viral clip, he is seen entering Govinda's while eating fried chicken, offering it to staff members, and taunting them with meat, despite being informed that the restaurant does not serve non-vegetarian food. At one point, he dangles chicken from his mouth and shouts, 'Free the chicken!' before being asked to leave the premises. Cenzo later released a video expressing regret, stating that he was unaware the restaurant was connected to a temple. He shared footage showing a man warning him that he was about to enter a temple and that the restaurant was next door. Despite the warning, Cenzo proceeded with the prank. 'If I had known that the restaurant was with the temple, I would have never filmed that prank and left,' he said. He also confirmed he had contacted the restaurant and planned to visit in person to apologise. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lana Green Is Retiring - Her Final Jewelry Pieces Are 80% Off Artisan Weekly Read More Undo The shopkeeper, attempting to clarify further in the original video, said, 'It's a temple,' referring to the restaurant's affiliation with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon), which follows strict vegetarian dietary practices based on religious beliefs. Cenzo acknowledged that his actions were 'ill-timed and irresponsible.' After the backlash, he said he "researched" the Hindu community and realised the prank had deeply offended their values. "They believe in no violence and peaceful behaviours towards animals and people. My actions came off as offensive to the community, and I would like to offer heartfelt, sincere apologies," he said. 'God knows what they must be going through, seeing themselves all over social media over something that I would call a joke but in reality, it was not a joke,' he added. His apology video drew mixed reactions online. One user commented, 'He was there to mock, it was purely intentional and done with a motive.' Another added, 'They should have sued him for being unruly and mocking the religion."
Hindustan Times
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
UK man who ate chicken in ISKCON restaurant responds to backlash: ‘I would call a joke but…'
The British content creator who was seen eating KFC chicken and taunting staff members inside a vegetarian ISKCON restaurant, Govinda's in London, has apologised days after his video sparked widespread outrage online. Identified as Cenzo, the British-African YouTuber with 6,000 subscribers, shared a video message revealing that he had been targeting vegan restaurants in the area and eating meat inside their premises as a prank. The man pulled out a KFC fried chicken basket, placed it on the counter, and helped himself to a chicken leg. (X/ssaratht) He shared a clip that showed him being warned by a man behind a counter that he was about to enter a temple and told that Govinda's restaurant, which offers vegetarian and vegan food, was next door. He apologised and turned around to enter Govinda's, where he filmed his prank. "If I had known that the restaurant was with the temple, I would have never filmed that prank and left," he said. The YouTuber, who faced widespread backlash after his viral video, said he had contacted the restaurant and would revisit them to offer his apologies. "God knows what they must be going through, seeing themselves all over social media over something that I would call a joke but in reality, it was not a joke," he said. "I stepped over the line and began to eat chicken in a vegan restaurant which was associated with the Hindu community. My actions were ill-timed and irresponsible," he said in the video, adding that after the video went viral, he "researched" the restaurant and learned about the Hindu community who predominantly eat there. "They believe in no violence and peaceful behaviours towards animals and people. My actions came off as offensive to the community, and I would like to offer heartfelt, sincere apologies," he added. In the viral video, the YouTuber is seen offering fried chicken pieces to staff members after they inform him that the restaurant does not serve meat. At one point in the clip, he dangled pieces of chicken from his mouth and yelled "free the chicken" before he was escorted out of the eatery.
