In a statement after leaving the villa, he denied killing the animals in the photos and said he was “[taking] part in a conservation and anti-poaching programme in Mozambique, a part of which involves old or sick animals being culled”.

He’s now apologised for the photos and said he “can see why people reacted to those pictures in the way they did”.

“The photos are offensive – all people can see is a dead animal and me smiling and I apologise for the offensive nature of them,’ Ollie told The Sun.

‘I knew the negativity was about these pictures because taken out of context they look bad. I’m not a trophy hunter and I don’t take gratification out of killing animals.’