William Shatner has criticised global supermarket chain Aldi, saying their accounting department “does not know how to count or use a calendar”.
The Star Trek actor, 95, addressed Aldi UK on X on Tuesday, in response to a post written by Radio Essex presenter Chris Brooks, who said his son was sent an “intimidating” letter by the company.
DJ's son threatened with debt recovery
The DJ said the supermarket “threatened” his son after he had been overpaid by the company, adding that they “never mentioned” this prior to the warning notice.
“Threatening him with debt recovery action and asking for immediate payment (on a date 2 weeks before you’ve even sent the letter) is awful,” the former Capital FM host wrote.
“You made the mistake not him.”
Brooks also attached an image of the letter Aldi had sent, requesting the return of their £97.64 overpayment.
Aldi responds and Shatner wades in
The supermarket chain replied: “We’re sorry to see this, Chris.
“We are unable to assist with this at customer services and would advise getting in touch with the telephone or email from the top right of the page.”
Canadian actor Shatner waded into the drama on Tuesday as he responded to Brooks’ post, writing: “Hey @AldiUK.
“Tell your CEO that he should be looking into his accounting department as the department obviously does not (know) how to count or use a calendar.
“While he’s at it; he should figure out how much the company spent sending this letter. I’m sure it more than £97!”
Aldi UK has been contacted for comment.
Shatner's career and recent milestones
Shatner is best known for playing Captain James T Kirk in the Star Trek franchise from 1966 to 1994.
He continued his successful career, appearing in films such as Miss Congeniality and Airplane II: The Sequel, and won Emmy and Golden Globe Awards for his role in hit series Boston Legal.
In 2021, the star became the oldest person to fly in space after being a passenger aboard Blue Origin NS-18.
Shatner also performed his first heavy metal gig at Riot Fest in Chicago last month with his newly formed band The *uckers. It comes after the punk rock festival spent years trying to get him to perform.
