Shipwrecked star Big T has risked backlash after flogging coronavirus antibody tests online with her own discount code.
The London based wig maker took to her official Instagram account earlier this week to highlight the importance of testing and tell her tell her 12,800 followers to head to the Corona Test Centre in West London for an antibody test costing almost £200.
Like with many online fashion retailers, Big T has been awarded her own personalised discount code.
The code gives her followers 10% off their bill.
Big T has risked backlash after flogging coronavirus antibody tests online (Image: bigtfaz/Instagram)
A rep for Corona Test Centre said: “Nobody receives a free test apart from NHS workers.
“We are using unpaid organic influencers as part of a wider marketing strategy.
“All influencers must make a donation to our just giving page to receive their test and we will be donating this to the NHS.”
The antibody test is designed to show you if you have had coronavirus by checking what antibodies are in your system.
Alongside a snap of her in the kitchen, Big T wrote: “Last week I had a corona anti body test.
Big T found fame on Shipwrecked (Image: bigtfaz/Instagram)
“I’m so glad I did it because my mind is at ease now.
“Last week the government missed their target by 50% because there weren’t enough corona test kits. They managed to test 50 thousand people.
“It’s so important that we all get tested.
“Check out @coronatestcentre or head to www.coronatestcentre.com and use my code BIGT10 for get 10% off your appointment.
“If your following the news they are highlighting the importance of antiody testing.”
According to the website, a single Covid-19 antibody test is £175 at the centre in Hammersmith.
However, the NHS staff are offered free tests every Thursday at the centre.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
