Probably the most despised woman in the UK, although there are others who run her close.
Controversial media personality Katie Hopkins once again found herself at the centre of public backlash after being ejected from a pub in Dundee during a visit to London.
Footage that surfaced online shows Hopkins being asked to leave the Dundee Arms on June 17 by the landlord. The incident quickly escalated, with witnesses reporting that Hopkins swore at staff, lunged towards the landlord, made offensive gestures towards a chanting crowd and appeared to shove him before storming out of the venue.
According to an anonymous patron, the decision to remove Hopkins was linked to her views on immigration and race, which many in the pub reportedly found objectionable. The customer described the atmosphere as one that was fundamentally at odds with Hopkins’ public persona and political commentary.
The footage has reignited debate about free speech, public accountability and whether controversial figures should expect hostile receptions when appearing in venues where their views are unpopular.
Katie Hopkins was booted out of a pub in London during England’s World Cup match. pic.twitter.com/H3cJd5wWRR
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Few public figures in modern Britain have generated as much controversy as Hopkins. Originally gaining prominence through reality television before reinventing herself as a columnist and commentator, she built a career on provocative statements designed to attract attention and outrage.
Among the reasons Hopkins remains deeply unpopular with many sections of the public are her repeated attacks on migrants and refugees, her comments comparing migrants to “cockroaches”, remarks widely condemned as dehumanising, and her frequent criticism of multiculturalism. She has also faced backlash for comments about Muslims, welfare recipients, disabled people and those struggling with obesity.
Her history of inflammatory statements has carried significant consequences. In 2017, she left LBC after calling for a “final solution” following the Manchester Arena bombing, language that drew widespread condemnation because of its association with Nazi genocide. She has also lost high-profile defamation cases, including one brought by food writer and anti-poverty campaigner Jack Monroe, resulting in substantial legal costs and damages.
Critics argue that Hopkins has spent years profiting from division and outrage, making hostile reactions unsurprising.
