Manchester sailor FIRED from Royal Navy after bosses discover his secret X-rated 'side hustle'

A Royal Navy sailor was fired after he was caught selling raunchy photos of himself on OnlyFans. Zak Blackman, from Manchester, received his marching orders after bosses became aware of his X-rated content, which he recorded while serving on the HMS Prince of Wales.

The 21-year-old was paid £1,500-a-month as an able seaman but quickly began making larger sums from posting his explicit images and videos on the adult website.

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"It started as a side hustle then I got caught out for it because someone found the pictures," Zak explained.

"They wanted me to delete them and I wasn't prepared to so I got sacked."

Zak joined the Navy in March 2020 and rose to the rank of Airman shortly before he was axed for bringing the Navy into disrepute last July. Since being given his marching orders, he has managed to turn his sideline into his 'main job'.

He says he now makes about £30,000 a month from selling his content online. He recently used his earnings to splash out on a penthouse in Manchester city centre and says he is also shopping around for a Lamborghini.

"When I look back now, it was a good decision," said Zak, who is originally from London. "I knew I was going to do well but not this well. My friends and family can't believe it."

A Royal Navy spokesperson said: “The issue was investigated at the time. As a matter between the individual and their employer, we are unable to comment any further.”

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