Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Rugby Team Removes Bathtub from Welsh Mountain
A rugby team from Cardiff helped remove a bathtub that an influencer, Tom Christopher, left on top of a mountain in Wales.
The bathtub was part of a video shoot, but it was left there for days, causing anger among hikers and environmentalists.
The rugby team carried the bathtub down the mountain to clean up the area.
Tom Christopher apologized, saying he meant to take the bathtub down but got overwhelmed by the public's reaction.
This incident has sparked a debate about influencers doing stunts in natural places.
A bathtub was left on Pen y Fan mountain in Wales by influencer Tom Christopher for a video shoot.
The bathtub was left for days, causing public outrage and environmental concerns.
Cardiff Rugby Academy members removed the bathtub from the mountain.
Tom Christopher apologized, stating he intended to remove the bathtub but got overwhelmed by public messages.
The incident has reignited debate about influencers staging stunts in natural beauty spots.
- Who
- Tom Christopher (influencer) and Cardiff Rugby Academy (rugby team)
- What
- Removal of a bathtub left on Pen y Fan mountain
- When
- Earlier this month
- Where
- Pen y Fan, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Wales
- Why
- To clean up the mountain after an influencer's stunt sparked backlash
Influencer's Stunt
Public and Environmental Backlash
Intent of the Stunt
Influencer's Stunt
Tom Christopher claimed the bathtub was part of a planned video shoot and intended to remove it.
Public and Environmental Backlash
Public and environmentalists viewed the stunt as irresponsible and disrespectful to the natural landscape.
Impact on the Environment
Influencer's Stunt
Christopher believed the bathtub would only be there for 48 hours and would not cause significant harm.
Public and Environmental Backlash
The public and environmentalists argued that leaving any foreign object in a protected natural area is harmful and sets a bad precedent.
- Location
- Pen y Fan, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Wales
- Height of Pen y Fan
- 2,907 feet
- Influencer Involved
- Tom Christopher
- Organization Involved
- Cardiff Rugby Academy
- Date of Incident
- Earlier this month