Robbie Williams has called the ABC “twits” after he was criticised for overpromoting his new biopic during the broadcaster’s New Year’s Eve coverage.

The UK pop star began his Australian tour with a performance at Sydney’s iconic fireworks show, which was hosted by the ABC. Afterwards, he was criticised online for using the concert to promote Better Man, which was made in Melbourne by Australian filmmakers Paul Currie and Michael Gracey.