After Example’s no-show at Grad Ball due to illness, it’s not surprising that some students took to social media to express their disappointment. But what might not have been expected was Example’s bombardment of rude tweets in response.

Firstly, he apologised to students at the University in a rather calm and collected tweet

Southampton Uni. Sorry I couldn't make the show tonight. Been in town all eve but went to warm up and my voice was just saying "nah bruv" — example (@example) June 10, 2013

But this soon turned nasty.

To all the students moaning – think about all the times you've not gone in to work because you're too lazy and hungover — example (@example) June 11, 2013

Southampton Uni students – apparently you're getting a refund – you can go and buy a loada Pot Noodles and MCAT, cheer up — example (@example) June 11, 2013

Example has in fact since deleted many of the abusive tweets, for example those in which he told students to f**k off, but the problem with social media is that posts can be saved, even if they’ve then been deleted.

Sam Ling, Union President, made a statement about the possibility of a refund or some sort of compensation, as students paid £49, only for the headline act to pull a sickie.

It’s not exactly professional behaviour from an A-List celebrity is it? What do you make of Example’s twitter backlash? Did Example tweet you? Let us know below.

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