In a recent Instagram post, "Yellowstone" actor Forrie J. Smith revealed that he had been removed from a flight and stranded in Houston after refusing to sit next to another passenger who was wearing a mask. Smith, known for his role as Lloyd Pierce on the popular Western series, expressed his frustration at the situation through a video.

Smith stated, "I just got kicked off a plane because I told them I didn't feel comfortable sitting next to somebody with a mask on." He went on to share that he had been sitting at the airport for three hours and was having a drink to cope with the ordeal. Despite clarifying that he wasn't intoxicated, Smith believed that he was removed from the plane under false accusations.

The actor emphasized his discomfort with sitting next to someone wearing a mask, but it is unclear why he held such beliefs. Commenters on his Instagram post questioned his stance, highlighting instances where wearing masks can contribute to public health and safety.

Details about the specific airline Smith was traveling with were not provided in his social media post. When contacted for comment, Smith's representative did not respond immediately.

This incident is not the first time Forrie J. Smith has voiced his public health beliefs. Earlier this year, he decided to skip the Screen Actors Guild Awards due to Covid vaccination requirements. In a now-deleted Instagram video, Smith stated his opposition to vaccination, claiming that he believed it compromised immunities and expressing his personal beliefs against it.

While Smith's stance on mask-wearing and vaccination remains a matter of personal conviction, it is important to note that public health authorities strongly advocate for these measures to protect oneself and others from the spread of Covid-19.

As air travel continues to navigate the challenges brought by the pandemic, airlines have implemented various safety protocols, including mask requirements, to ensure the well-being of passengers.