Neighbours Star Holly Valance Sparks Controversy as She Joins Far-Right Extremist Tommy Robinson’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ March in London
- Holly Valance proudly declares herself ‘absolutely right-wing’ at anti-immigration rally
- Former Neighbours star joins thousands of demonstrators in central London, sparking concerns over her extremist views
- Valance’s attendance at the rally raises questions about her support for far-right ideologies
- The actress’s comments have sparked outrage, with many accusing her of promoting hate speech and intolerance
The usually sunny streets of central London turned into a sea of protesters on Saturday as thousands of demonstrators gathered for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march, an anti-immigration and nationalist rally organised by far-right extremist Tommy Robinson.
Among the crowd, estimated by British police to be around 60,000 people, was a surprise guest – former Neighbours star Holly Valance.
The 43-year-old actress and singer, who has previously spoken publicly about her right-wing views, didn’t shy away from declaring her allegiance to the cause.
Valance, who was in attendance with her new partner Grant Gale, a former soldier who previously worked as a bodyguard for her family, proudly declared herself ‘absolutely right-wing’ in a video obtained by Sunrise’s Edwina Bartholomew.
The actress’s comments have sparked outrage, with many accusing her of promoting hate speech and intolerance.
‘Don’t be embarrassed and don’t be too scared to stand up for your country, the place that you love, that’s given you everything, that’s given your freedom,’ Valance told the Daily Telegraph.
‘Respect it, respect the culture, respect the flag. Don’t be embarrassed to fly the flag.
Be patriotic. Stand in that and don’t let anybody tell that you you’re a racist for doing so.
That’s disgusting and treacherous and treasonous that they would.’
Valance’s attendance at the rally and her comments have raised questions about her support for far-right ideologies.
The actress has been a vocal supporter of One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, describing her as an ‘amazing, loving Australian’ and praising her for being ‘super proud of where we’ve come from’.
In January, Valance teamed up with Hanson to produce a satirical song featured in Hanson’s animated film A Super Progressive Movie. The song, titled Kiss Kiss (XX) My Arse, was a remake of Valance’s 2022 hit Kiss Kiss, with lyrics skewering so-called woke ideologies.
Analysis: What This Means for Australia
Valance’s involvement with far-right extremist groups and her comments at the rally have sparked concerns about the influence of extremist ideologies on Australian society.
Security analysts say that the rise of far-right extremism in Australia is a growing concern, with many groups using social media to spread hate speech and recruit new members.
‘The fact that a high-profile celebrity like Holly Valance is openly supporting far-right ideologies is a worrying sign,’ said one analyst.
‘It’s a reminder that extremist groups are becoming increasingly mainstream and that we need to be vigilant in our efforts to combat hate speech and intolerance.’
Law enforcement insiders warn that the rise of far-right extremism in Australia poses a significant threat to national security.
‘We’re seeing a growing number of far-right extremist groups in Australia, and they’re becoming increasingly violent,’ said one insider.
‘We need to take a strong stance against hate speech and intolerance, and we need to make sure that we’re doing everything we can to prevent these groups from spreading their ideology.’
The economic and social consequences of far-right extremism in Australia are also a concern.
Industry observers believe that the rise of extremist groups could lead to increased tensions and conflict in Australian communities, which could have a negative impact on the economy.
‘The rise of far-right extremism in Australia is a worrying trend, and it’s something that we need to take seriously,’ said one observer.
‘We need to make sure that we’re doing everything we can to promote tolerance and understanding in our communities, and to prevent the spread of hate speech and intolerance.’
Expert Commentary
Security experts say that the rise of far-right extremism in Australia is a complex issue, and that it will require a comprehensive approach to address.
‘We need to make sure that we’re addressing the root causes of extremism, such as poverty and unemployment,’ said one expert.
‘We also need to make sure that we’re providing support to communities that are vulnerable to extremist groups, and that we’re promoting tolerance and understanding in our society.’
Law enforcement officials say that they are taking the threat of far-right extremism seriously, and that they are working to disrupt and dismantle extremist groups.
‘We’re committed to keeping our communities safe, and we’re working tirelessly to prevent the spread of hate speech and intolerance,’ said one official.
The usually sunny streets of central London turned into a sea of protesters on Saturday as thousands of demonstrators gathered for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march, an anti-immigration and nationalist rally organised by far-right extremist Tommy Robinson. Among the crowd, estimated by British police to be around 60,000 people, was a surprise guest – former Neighbours star Holly Valance. The 43-year-old actress and singer, who has previously spoken publicly about her right-wing views, didn’t shy away from declaring her allegiance to the cause.
Valance, who was in attendance with her new partner Grant Gale, a former soldier who previously worked as a bodyguard for her family, proudly declared herself ‘absolutely right-wing’ in a video obtained by Sunrise’s Edwina Bartholomew. The actress’s comments have sparked outrage, with many accusing her of promoting hate speech and intolerance. ‘Don’t be embarrassed and don’t be too scared to stand up for your country, the place that you love, that’s given you everything, that’s given your freedom,’ Valance told the Daily Telegraph. ‘Respect it, respect the culture, respect the flag. Don’t be embarrassed to fly the flag. Be patriotic. Stand in that and don’t let anybody tell that you you’re a racist for doing so. That’s disgusting and treacherous and treasonous that they would.’
Valance’s attendance at the rally and her comments have raised questions about her support for far-right ideologies. The actress has been a vocal supporter of One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, describing her as an ‘amazing, loving Australian’ and praising her for being ‘super proud of where we’ve come from’. In January, Valance teamed up with Hanson to produce a satirical song featured in Hanson’s animated film A Super Progressive Movie. The song, titled Kiss Kiss (XX) My Arse, was a remake of Valance’s 2022 hit Kiss Kiss, with lyrics skewering so-called woke ideologies.
Valance’s involvement with far-right extremist groups and her comments at the rally have sparked concerns about the influence of extremist ideologies on Australian society. Security analysts say that the rise of far-right extremism in Australia is a growing concern, with many groups using social media to spread hate speech and recruit new members. ‘The fact that a high-profile celebrity like Holly Valance is openly supporting far-right ideologies is a worrying sign,’ said one analyst. ‘It’s a reminder that extremist groups are becoming increasingly mainstream and that we need to be vigilant in our efforts to combat hate speech and intolerance.’
Law enforcement insiders warn that the rise of far-right extremism in Australia poses a significant threat to national security. ‘We’re seeing a growing number of far-right extremist groups in Australia, and they’re becoming increasingly violent,’ said one insider. ‘We need to take a strong stance against hate speech and intolerance, and we need to make sure that we’re doing everything we can to prevent these groups from spreading their ideology.’
The economic and social consequences of far-right extremism in Australia are also a concern. Industry observers believe that the rise of extremist groups could lead to increased tensions and conflict in Australian communities, which could have a negative impact on the economy. ‘The rise of far-right extremism in Australia is a worrying trend, and it’s something that we need to take seriously,’ said one observer. ‘We need to make sure that we’re doing everything we can to promote tolerance and understanding in our communities, and to prevent the spread of hate speech and intolerance.’
Security experts say that the rise of far-right extremism in Australia is a complex issue, and that it will require a comprehensive approach to address. ‘We need to make sure that we’re addressing the root causes of extremism, such as poverty and unemployment,’ said one expert. ‘We also need to make sure that we’re providing support to communities that are vulnerable to extremist groups, and that we’re promoting tolerance and understanding in our society.’
Law enforcement officials say that they are taking the threat of far-right extremism seriously, and that they are working to disrupt and dismantle extremist groups. ‘We’re committed to keeping our communities safe, and we’re working tirelessly to prevent the spread of hate speech and intolerance,’ said one official.
