katie hopkins

Katie Olivia Hopkins (born 13 February 1975) is an English media personality, columnist, far-right political commentator, and former businesswoman. She came to prominence as a contestant on the third series of the reality television show The Apprentice in 2007. Following further appearances in the media, she became a columnist for British national newspapers, including The Sun (2013–2015) and MailOnline (2015–2017). In 2015, Hopkins appeared on the fifteenth series of the reality television show Celebrity Big Brother, in which she finished as runner-up, and hosted her own television talk show If Katie Hopkins Ruled the World. The following year, she became a presenter for the talk radio station LBC and underwent major brain surgery to treat her epilepsy. In 2021, she joined the UK Independence Party (UKIP). Hopkins' social media presence and outspoken views, especially on UK politics, social class, migrants and race, have attracted controversy, media scrutiny and legal issues.