Andrew Tate, a British-American former kickboxer turned online influencer who built a massive following through his "University" courses on wealth, mindset, and “red-pill masculinity,” appeared on Steiny's podcast in late January 2026.
He said he regrets hanging out with Nick Fuentes, Sneako, Myron Gaines, and Clavicular, describing it as "rolling in the mud with pigs."
Tate converted to Islam in 2022, a move that alienated many of his original supporters and drew criticism for aligning with a religion that has repeatedly proven hostile to Western values and Christian principles.
His recent comeback to fighting ended in a loss during a January 2026 exhibition bout against a lesser-known opponent, which he attributed to ring rust after years away from competition.
The figures he criticized deserve the harsh words. Nick Fuentes spreads vile antisemitism and white nationalist poison, dividing conservatives with Holocaust denial and anti-Israel rants, as well as praising Hitler himself, and hating all women (despite having never been with one).
Myron Gaines pushes similar trash on his Fresh & Fit show, degrading all women (not just calling out the bad ones) and promoting degeneracy under the guise of "truth." Clavicular adds to the mix with insane online antics that achieve nothing but clicks. He recently went viral for looking like someone with serious mental issues in his interview with Michael Knowles.
Tate's move to cut ties looks like a smart shift, distancing himself from these losers who offer no value beyond stirring chaos. For a man rebuilding his image after legal battles in Romania that were later dismissed, avoiding such mud makes sense and appears genuine, though only time will tell if he sticks to it. The statement sparked discussions on X, with many applauding the self-correction.
Despite his controversial views and conversion to Islam, Andrew Tate remains a formidable fighter with undeniable skill in the ring. His record speaks for itself, built on disciplined training, raw power, and tactical precision that earned him respect even from those who disagree with his opinions.
While his personal beliefs and associations have often been divisive and problematic, his accomplishments in combat sports stand on their own merit as legitimate athletic achievements.