TV presenter and explorer Steve Backshall appeared to divide fans on Thursday when he shared a snippet from his latest show titled The Secret Life of Bees.
In a post to promote the show, the 52-year-old shared a glimpse of himself undergoing a 'bee beard' transformation.
Steve's daring feat elicited a mixed response from fans. While several were quick to praise the presenter's brave efforts, others branded the stunt "toe curling" and "wild".
One follower penned: "Do something with passion or not it all," while a second noted: "Great Beeeard Steve". A third remarked: "Palms sweating, toes curling watching this!" and a fourth chimed in: "ABSOLUTELY NOT. NOPE. NOPE. NOPITY NOPE."
© Getty ImagesSteve revealed that the process took 45 minutes and required him to insert cotton wool into his nostrils and ears to prevent any wandering bees from wreaking havoc.
A caption alongside the clip read: "The Bee Beard. The ultimate show of faith in your hard-working girls. It was loud, ticklish but I didn't get stung even once, and left with an even greater appreciation of these little things that make the world work. From Secret Life of Bees, on Channel 5 22nd May 9pm. @channel5_tv @honey.bee.tv."
Take a look at Steve's bee beard transformation in the video below…
