‘Parasite’: Brian May allegedly lashes out at cameraman

Supergroup Queen’s visit to Brisbane has got off to a rocky start, with guitarist Brian May taking a swipe at a TV cameraman and calling him a parasite. WATCH NOW

QUEEN guitarist Brian May has taken a swipe at a 7 News Brisbane cameraman after calling him a parasite. 

Seven said the cameraman was filming May mingling with fans after he arrived at Brisbane Airport this afternoon for Queen’s Suncorp Stadium concert on Thursday night.

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Brian May alights from his jet at Brisbane Airport. Picture: Channel 7

May mingles with fans after his arrival. Picture: Channel 7

May told the cameraman to stop shooting or “something ugly happens”. 

7 News says the cameraman is a “self-proclaimed Queen fan” and then took out his mobile phone to take a personal video. 

“Oh, you’re clever aren’t you?” May said. 

“What a parasite you are. Just leave us alone will you. 

“Do you not understand?” 

May is alleged to have then swiped at the cameraman’s head before yelling at him to go away.

7 News says May apologised to fans as he left the airport.

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May apologises to fans after the altercation. Picture: Channel 7

May notices the cameraman continuing to film him as he poses with a fan. Picture: Channel 7