Matthew Whelen: Last News

'Britain's most tattooed man' claims he was rejected from a nightclub over his extreme look. Matthew Whelen, 42, alleges he was turned away from a venue over his appearance, which has taken 1,500 hours to create.

Tattoo fans are often warned against getting inkedin places that can't be covered in case it becomes a challenge to get a job.And for Britain's most tattooed man – who has 90% of his body covered in ink – that has certainly proven to be the case.King Body Art – born Matthew Whelen – claims he was treated differently when he was working at a call centre.READ MORE: Inside the life of Britain's most tattooed man - horror stabbing to sex life strugglesThe 42-year-old claimed he was hidden from management during an 'office reshuffle' because of his appearance. Speaking to the Daily Star, King said: "You bring ultimate restrictions upon yourself by looking different. That's not just alternative people."Basically the reason why you won't get a job is not that you look totally different, it's because people won't give you a job.