Man v. Food star sparks concern with cryptic 'I never claimed to be perfect' post

Concerned fans of have reached out to the TV star after he shared a cryptic message to on Thursday morning (April 10).

The American is best known for his show, Man V. Food, which he began in 2008, travelling around the United States and later the to embark on huge eating challenges.

His two latest series - 2024's Adam Richman Eats Britain and Adam Richman Eats - saw him sample cuisine on this side of the Atlantic.

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However, his experience was marred by theft in October at London Gateway Services on the M1 in Barnet, where his personal belongings and items owned by his camera crew were taken from their vehicle.

Adam, who is an avid supporter of Tottenham Hotspur and a shareholder at League Two's Grimsby Town, shared a solemn-looking snap of himself sat in Aston Villa's Villa Park stadium.

Alongside the image, he wrote on Thursday: "Thank you all for the support you have given & the chance to live out my dreams to uplift so many others through the shows that I make, and to tell their stories. I’m not perfect, never claimed to be. I’ve always tried my best and tried to lead with love."

He closed: "I’m rooting for all of you, & appreciate every last one of you. With Love & Respect, Adam." The nature of the post's wording prompted hundreds of his 450,000 followers to check in on his wellbeing.

One worried fan penned: "I don’t know the context of this but I hope that you are OK? We've never met, but I’m a big fan and followed MvF from the start. You treat everyone with respect and compassion."

They continued: "Your recent post about finding your stolen bag and the importance of its personal contents was very moving, especially how grateful and humble you were to the guy that helped you find it. You seem like one of the good guys, really do hope you are OK. If I’ve read the room wrong, I apologise for being too serious."

A second Instagram user added: "Not sure if this caption is just worded a bit funny or not! But we love you Adam, you have fans across the globe. Chin up and much love my brother."

A third well-wisher commented: "Sending love and hugs for whatever it is you're going through. You bring so much joy to do many." A fourth Instagram user shared: "Sir, you’re a legend. A true OG. Whatever you’re going through, just remember, this too shall pass."

Whilst a fifth offered more words of comfort: "Adam we are all perfectly imperfect and that's what makes us human. Appreciate the love, we love you too. I know I don't know you personally but from watching your shows and reading your posts I get a strong feeling you are a wonderful, humble and kind person it shines through from your very soul I think. I hope you are OK and you have a strong loving support network around you. Take care and be kind to yourself."

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