Katie Hopkins Unleashed: Banned, Bold, and Back on Stage

In this lively and provocative episode, Niall sits down with the infamous Katie Hopkins, known for her fearless opinions and unfiltered commentary. Katie, often dubbed the most banned woman on the planet, opens up about life on the road, social media censorship, and how she has become one of the most controversial public figures of our time.

Katie’s journey has been anything but smooth—she recounts how her current comedy tour took three years to put together after enduring multiple cancellations and public protests. Undeterred, she persevered through 48 venues canceling on her first tour and 27 more on her second. Now, she’s finally seeing success with almost every show sold out, except for a few remaining dates in Cork and Derry. She proudly shares:

“We are now fully sold out on every single date apart from these two Irish ones.”

Katie discusses her tumultuous relationship with social media, reflecting on how she was banned from Twitter under the old regime, only to be reinstated by Elon Musk. Despite being banned from entire countries—including Australia and South Africa—she remains resilient, using every setback as fuel for her public persona.

“I’m still the most banned woman on the planet. I am banned from countries, banned from schools in Wales—though I promise, I’m not a danger to kids!”

The conversation turns to Katie’s no-holds-barred take on modern politics and social issues. She criticizes politicians for wasting time squabbling over speaking rights while the public deals with crises like healthcare and housing shortages. Katie also doesn’t shy away from mocking herself, laughing at the irony of being labeled a hypocrite for criticizing people who name their kids after places, despite having a daughter named India.

Niall and Katie also explore the online outrage culture that has plagued both of their careers, discussing how relentless online criticism can feel suffocating. Katie candidly reveals that during particularly dark times, she needed her husband to take her devices away just to get some peace of mind. She acknowledges the toll it can take, saying:

“Sometimes it’s not water off a duck’s back—it’s vile and horrible. But you have to remember who you really are.”

As the conversation lightens up, Katie shares her peculiar fondness for Conor McGregor, admitting:

“I’ve always said I have like a height requirement, and I know that Conor must be under it, but he might make up for it widthwise.”

The episode wraps up with Katie reflecting on how attitudes toward her have changed over the years. While she was once reviled, she feels that the public is now more willing to hear her out, tired of being told what to think by the loudest voices. Katie’s advice to others facing similar backlash? Know who you are, and never let the hate define you.

Whether you love her or loathe her, Katie Hopkins remains a force to be reckoned with—bold, brash, and utterly unapologetic. Tune in for an episode filled with laughter, outrage, and a dose of brutal honesty.