Controversial ' American “pick-up artist Julien Blanc has been banned from entering the UK, it has been reported.
More than 150,000 people signed a petition demanding Theresa May follow the lead of countries like Australia, which revoked his visa.
According to the BBC, the American has now been denied permission to enter the country by the Home Office.
Blanc's dating seminars - one of which he was planning to host in London - are reported to encourage abusive behaviour towards women.
Sparking international criticism, the 25-year-old instructor promises to teach men how to manipulate women, and charges up to £2,200 a time for the knowledge.
The petition stated: "To allow this man into the UK legitimises sexual assault and predation, and sends a message that women are playthings or object without agency."
According to his website, Pimping My Game, "emotionally scarring" women helps men have sex with them against their better judgement.
Blanc was kicked out of Australia after shocking footage of him 'teaching' men how to harass women was posted online.
In the video the man is seen grabbing women in the streets of Tokyo and pushing their heads into his crotch.
"If you're a white male, you can do what you want," Julien said.
In an interview with CNN's Chris Cuomo, Blanc said he has been "overwhelmed" by recent events.
"My intentions were never bad," he said. "I agree it was a horrible attempt at humour and unfortunately, a lot of it, just got put out of context.
"I take responsibility for it 100% and I apologise for it. I'm extremely sorry.
"I feel horrible, I'm not going to be happy if I feel like I'm the most hated man in the world."
Blanc has been touring the world giving seminars and bootcamps to teach men how to pick up an "abundance of hot women in the shortest amount of time".
One testimonial on his website states: "When most people would go to jail for what he yells in public places - he gets laid."
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