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'I DON'T GIVE THEM POWER'

Disabled Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte says he expects abuse from internet trolls when he front Paralympics

The actor said he refuses to give trolls power despite expecting a torrent of online abuse when he hosts the Paralympics

BREAKING Bad actor RJ Mitte has spoken out over his nerves presenting the upcoming Paralympics, saying he fully expects to be trolled online.

But the star, who has cerebral palsy, said he would not let keyboard warriors take away his excitement to present the Games on Channel 4.

RJ Mitte, known for his role in Breaking Bad, said he fully expected to be slammed online by trolls
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RJ Mitte, known for his role in Breaking Bad, said he fully expected to be slammed online by trollsCredit: PA:Press Association

He told The Daily Star: "Someone will probably say something negative about me when I'm on the broad cast. I don't doubt that at all.

"But I don't give negativity power. I don't let them have any control over my life."

He said his disability had already made him a target for trolls but he chose not to give hateful comments any power.

Becoming a household name thanks to his six-year stint as Walter White Jr on the hit US show, Mitte said he hoped his role had helped to inspire people with a disability to aim high.

The 24-year-old said: "I look at my disability as more of a blessing than a curse. It comes with some physical challenges but they are my challenges and I have to overcome them."

Mitte's upcoming gig will be the first time the star takes on a presenting role.

While admitting he felt nervous, the young actor said he was looking forward to stretching out of his comfort zone.

He said while he had enjoyed the London Paralympics, he was hopeful the Rio Paralympics would be even better.

RJ Mitte, right, played Walter 'Flynn' White in the popular Breaking Bad drama
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RJ Mitte, right, played Walter 'Flynn' White in the popular Breaking Bad dramaCredit: Sony
RJ Mitte, second from the left, said he was looking forward to a new challenge of hosting the Rio Paralympics
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RJ Mitte, second from the left, said he was looking forward to a new challenge of hosting the Rio ParalympicsCredit: Getty Images - FilmMagic

Breaking Bad, an American crime drama, tells the story of Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer.

The teacher then turns to a life of crime, producing and selling meth to help financially support his family, which includes his son Walter White Jr.


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