https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf Understanding the construction of star image en-us 2019-03-02 11:53:54 UTC 2025-10-24 06:02:04 UTC hello@padlet.com 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337113062 In an appearance on This Morning in 2013, Hopkins stated that she would stop her children playing with their classmates if they had 'lower class' names. This source demonstrates that Hopkins has very controversial views, as 91% of viewers disagreed with her absurd opinion.]]> 2019-03-02 12:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337113062 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337115083 In 2015 she made a TV documentary entitled 'Katie Hopkins: My Fat Story', in which she gained and lost three stone to prove a point that fat people are lazy. This further adds to the controversial persona she portrays, as she shows little care for other people, and remains unapologetic about her opinions.]]> 2019-03-02 13:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337115083 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337116170 Rude provides as insight into her life and views, described as part memoir part handbook for the modern woman, published in 2017.  It allows the reader to connect and understand Hopkins on a deeper personal level than previously. It peels back her icy exterior and humanises her, and therefore it challenges her star image.]]> 2019-03-02 13:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337116170 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337117784 She was the presenter of her own chat show entitled If Katie Hopkins Ruled the World in 2015. The show drew wide spread criticism, due to Hopkins controversial views and failure to acknowledge other people's opinions, which she refused to apologise for. It further fuelled dislike for Hopkins as the show was cancelled, due to low ratings.]]> 2019-03-02 13:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337117784 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337119984 She posted this on Twitter after a series of terrorist attacks. She is known to be anti-Islam and is unapologetic about her outspoken views, creating a star image fuelled by controversy.]]> 2019-03-02 14:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337119984 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337121442 Following the Manchester Arena Bombing, Hopkins Tweeted this and used the term 'final solution', which is the Nazis' term for Holocaust or ethnic cleansing. Yet again, Hopkins comments can be viewed upon as racist and controversial. However, she remains unapologetic or remorseful and claims that it was merely a 'typo'.]]> 2019-03-02 14:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337121442 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337124299 Hopkins tweeted this after a transgender woman appeared on Celebrity Big Brother UK. It is contradictory to the earlier attempt made by Hopkins to reinvent herself as a gay icon. Here, she demonstrates discriminatory behaviour and uses Twitter as a platform to voice her controversial opinions.]]> 2019-03-02 15:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337124299 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337127146 In this tweet she suggests that Dementia suffers would be better off dead, and her comments were condemned by leading UK Alzheimer's charities. Hopkins displays little compassion or care for others, and the struggles they are going through. This highlights her star image as unsympathetic and uncaring, almost inhuman in nature.]]> 2019-03-02 15:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337127146 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337128552 In April 2015, she wrote a column for The Sun comparing migrants to 'cockroaches' and 'feral humans', and stated that she would use gunships to stop them instead of deploying rescue boats. This column sparked controversy on a huge scale, however Hopkins remained unapologetic, which is a key element of her star image, and remains a consistent part of her facade.]]> 2019-03-02 15:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337128552 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337132070 In an appearance on This Morning in 2013, she said she would always prioritise work over her children, and would miss their birthdays, as they are 'transferable'. This further sparked dislike for Hopkins from viewers, with many disagreeing with her outspoken opinion.]]> 2019-03-02 16:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337132070 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337133514 In an interview on Daily Politics, Hopkins pledges her support for Donald Trump's views on Islam and claims that Britain has in part been 'radicalised'. This controversial view underpins her star image, she thrives on controversy and remains true to speaking her mind, regardless of how others respond to her opinions.]]> 2019-03-02 16:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337133514 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337135272 In an appearance on Nolan Live, she says that she would never hire anybody with a tattoo, or if they are overweight. She then goes on to insult the presenter about his weight. This demonstrates elements of a rude and unapologetic star image. She does not care who she offends, and shows little regard for other peoples feelings.]]> 2019-03-02 16:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337135272 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337137915 In an appearance on This Morning in 2013, she criticises Peaches Geldof's preference for 'Attachment Parenting'. This portrays Hopkins as very outspoken, with very little consideration for other peoples opinions, that she does not agree with. Therefore, it builds on her brash, argumentative star image.]]> 2019-03-02 17:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337137915 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337138942 In an appearance on Loose Women in 2015, she refuses to apologise to Coleen Nolan for her comments regarding Linda Nolan's weight when they were both contestants on Celebrity Big Brother UK. This clip demonstrates elements of an unapologetic star image, as Hopkins refuses to express remorse for her hurtful comments, which sparks arguments on the show.]]> 2019-03-02 17:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337138942 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337142228 In January 2018, she joined the right winged website The Rebel Media. As a columnist for the organisation, Hopkins is able to use The Rebel Media as a platform, through which she can air her controversial views about Islam, multiculturalism and terrorism to an audience that is receptive of her views.]]> 2019-03-02 18:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337142228 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337142390 Hopkins World is a website where she posts her journalism and video commentaries for The Rebel Media. It is a place where she can voice her opinions. However, it may be seen as aiding her extremist views, in the sense that it encourages her to write about issues which may be perceived as spreading racial hatred.]]> 2019-03-02 18:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337142390 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337144378 February 2015 issue of OK! magazine provides an insight into her luxurious lifestyle and marriage. This further challenges her star image, as she opens up about her life. Resultantly, this article humanises Hopkins and allows readers to connect with her, and understand her on a personal level.]]> 2019-03-02 18:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337144378 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337146194 In Closer magazine, Katie opens up about her struggles with epilepsy. This challenges her star image, as she appears vulnerable and emotional, whereas she is usually  very hard faced and tough.]]> 2019-03-02 18:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337146194 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337149835 In 2018, she appeared on Sky News criticising women who freeze their eggs when they get older and say they must be too picky and up tight when looking to start a family. Again, this demonstrates her outspoken nature and disinterest in other people's opinions when she does not agree with them.]]> 2019-03-02 19:28:48 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337149835 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337153781 This article details her appearance on The Apprentice in 2007, in which she declined Lord Sugar's offer of a place in the final. She made critical comments about her fellow contestants throughout the series and became disliked by many of the viewers. This further reinforces Hopkins as opinionated and argumentative, these elements of Hopkins star image remain consistent across her career.]]> 2019-03-02 20:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337153781 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337155216 The clip shows Hopkins VT for the 2007 series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. She says she is not afraid to speak her mind, and will tell people to their face what she thinks of them. The outspoken nature of Hopkins remains a stable and coherent part of her star image, which spans the whole of her career to date.]]> 2019-03-02 20:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337155216 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337156490 In 2015, she appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live saying that people's responses never hurt her and that you have to be accept that people's view of you might not be favourable. This demonstrates that she does not care what people think about her and she will continue to be outspoken.]]> 2019-03-02 20:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337156490 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337157190 In 2017, she appeared on Talkradio to discuss the release of her autobiography Rude. In this piece of media, Hopkins appears quite relaxed and candid, which contrasts with her usual argumentative demenour. I suspect this may be to engage the audience, as this clip focuses on the promotion and discussion of her autobiography. Therefore, she is working hard to gain the publics favour.]]> 2019-03-02 21:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337157190 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337159020 Hopkins accused Monroe of vandalism to a war memorial, but she had been mistaken and refused to apologise. Monroe took legal action and was awarded £24,000 in damages and £107,000 in legal costs. This tweet demonstrates that Hopkins encompasses elements of an unapologetic star image, due to her refusal to apologise, which would have avoided the court case.]]> 2019-03-02 21:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337159020 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337160481 Hopkins tweet following the Manchester bombing led to her leaving her position as a presenter at LBC radio. This demonstrates that there is little tolerance for racism and hate speech in society, however Hopkins remains a highly controversial and outspoken figure on all subjects. ]]> 2019-03-02 21:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337160481 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337210663 Surprisingly this is a fan site detailing facts, background information and all the latest news about her. The public do like that Hopkins says what is on her mind and is unapologetic about it, leaving many to wish they could express their view in such a forthright manner.]]> 2019-03-03 10:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337210663 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337212593 In 2014, she made a guest appearance on Celebrity Juice. One would expect Hopkins to be loud and forthcoming with her opinions, however she remains quite reserved and quiet in contrast to previous television appearances.]]> 2019-03-03 11:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337212593 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337216223 In a 2017 interview on The Rubin Report she talks about her anti-multiculturalism stance. This clip demonstrates similarities with other pieces of media that has been collected. For example, Hopkins is outspoken and unapologetic about her controversial views on Islam which she has voiced on Twitter.]]> 2019-03-03 12:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337216223 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337217669 In April 2015, she was invited to the LGBT Awards, which reinforces her attempt to transform into a gay icon. However, people complained about her presence at the event and she was asked to leave, but refused too. This therefore demonstrates her failure in attempting to reinvent her star image as a gay icon.]]> 2019-03-03 12:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337217669 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337219919 Organisers of the LGBT Awards claimed Hopkins had never been invited, however she posted her invitation online (below). ]]> 2019-03-03 12:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337219919 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337221052 In 2015, she wrote an open letter to her children stating 'Epilepsy will kill me', in an exclusive online blog for HuffPost. This challenges her tough, icy star image, as she opens up in an emotional letter to her children. Thus, allowing audiences to connect with Hopkins on an emotional level and see her vulnerable side.]]> 2019-03-03 13:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337221052 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337222446 In a 2017 interview for the Evening Standard, she shares her thoughts about the Monroe defamation court case loss. She stands firm in her decision not to apologise to Monroe, even though she turned out to be mistaken. This demonstrates an unapologetic star image.]]> 2019-03-03 13:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337222446 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337224708 This is the poster for the 2018 musical entitled The Assassination of Katie Hopkins. This demonstrates the public's dislike for Hopkins, she is the celebrity that people 'love to hate'. However, the musical is said to focus on issues in society, such as free speech, which Hopkins is an advocate for. ]]> 2019-03-03 13:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337224708 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337226297 In a 2014 online interview for the Express, she opens up about her fashion style and beauty secrets. This challenges her star image, as she is not usually associated with fashion or beauty. However, this article portrays Hopkins in a softer, more humorous light, which differs from her usual portrayal as a loud, rude and unapologetic individual.]]> 2019-03-03 14:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337226297 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337230117 She made an appearance on 8 Out of 10 Cats in 2007. This appearance shares similarities with her appearance on Celebrity Juice, in respect to Hopkins reserved nature. This suggests that on television programmes when she is not the main focus, she can be respectful and listen to other people.]]> 2019-03-03 14:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337230117 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337232405 In March 2015, she took part as a guest judge at a Gay Porn Idol competition. This can be interpreted in one way as an attempt to reinvent herself as a gay icon. This change represents a transformation in her star image and direction of her career, towards a more inclusive attitude towards others.]]> 2019-03-03 15:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337232405 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337236444 In yet another controversial tweet, Hopkins expresses her dislike for people with ginger coloured hair. This demonstrates that Hopkins is very judgemental concerning appearances, which can also apply to her views concerning overweight people. Tweets such as this one are insulting, which demonstrates Hopkins lack of care towards other people, which is a fundamental aspect of her star image.]]> 2019-03-03 15:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337236444 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337236591 The clip shows her VT for the 2015 series of Celebrity Big Brother UK, where she expresses her dislike for ginger, overweight and unemployed people. This clip demonstrates just some of Hopkins controversial opinions, and further establishes her star image as one fuelled by controversy.]]> 2019-03-03 15:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337236591 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337239567 She appeared on Celebrity Four Weddings in 2010, and this article goes on to describe the clashes she had with the other contestants. Hopkins is very opinionated in nature, and tends to ignore other peoples views if she disagrees with them, thus sparking arguments.]]> 2019-03-03 16:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337239567 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337248464 This 2007 article in the MailOnline details Hopkins affair with a married former colleague of hers, in which they were spotted having sex in a field together. Here, Hopkins switches roles and becomes 'the other woman', which made front page news, due to the scandalous nature of the affair.]]> 2019-03-03 17:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337248464 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337250097 In 2018 she travelled to South Africa to make a documentary about the mass-slaughter of white South African farmers. She was detained whilst there for spreading racial hatred. She is very outspoken and unapologetic about her views, with many people declaring her opinions as racist. She demonstrates no remorse or regret and thrives on the controversy she causes.]]> 2019-03-03 17:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337250097 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337254684 In an article by the Daily Mirror it was suggested that Hopkins was detained in South Africa in 2018 for taking ketamine, but it was found that she was given medicinal ketamine for epilepsy after collapsing in the street. This element of scandal is present in several instances across her career and remains a stable part of her star image.]]> 2019-03-03 18:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337254684 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337256987 Ironically in 2014, she wrote this tweet stating that people in debt only have themselves to blame. This Tweet shares similarities with her other Tweets, in which she portrays a cold, unsympathetic exterior, which remains a stable part of her star image.]]> 2019-03-03 18:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337256987 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337257353 In 2018 she applied for an insolvency agreement in order to avoid bankruptcy, following a costly libel case involving Jack Monroe, in which she racked up huge debts. This article reinforces the scandalous element of her star image, which she thrives on.]]> 2019-03-03 18:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337257353 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337262154 In 2016, this written apology was issued by the MailOnline for an article they published by Hopkins. She wrote that two Muslim men were linked to Al-Qaeda, and the MailOnline paid the family £150,000 in damages. This demonstrates that Hopkins is prepared to be vocal about her controversial views, even though they are mostly based on unfounded truths. This demonstrates elements of an unapologetic, outspoken star image.]]> 2019-03-03 19:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337262154 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337269579 She makes an appearance on This Morning alongside an overweight woman and appears extremely empathetic about her weight issues. It contradicts her star image of an individual that is rude to overweight people, and does not feel sympathy for those who struggle to lose weight, claiming they are just lazy. It allows the viewer to see a softer side to the usually cold-hearted Katie Hopkins.]]> 2019-03-03 20:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337269579 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337272499 This is a social media feud Hopkins had with Kelly Clarkson, in which Hopkins insulted Clarkson in regards to the weight she gained during pregnancy. This demonstrates that Hopkins is very outspoken with her views regarding weight, and is very insulting and rude when expressing her opinion in an unapologetic manner.]]> 2019-03-03 20:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337272499 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337275314 Hopkins had another Twitter feud regarding weight, but this time with Lily Allen, whom she called a 'short-arse mother in big pants'. Lily Allen fought back and voiced her anger in a series of Tweets. Hopkins shows very little care or empathy towards others and their situation, and is very quick to break them down. Thus, demonstrating a tough, icy star image.]]> 2019-03-03 21:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337275314 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337278552 She made a guest appearance at Brunel University to talk about welfare. The students found her views offence, and staged a mass walk out. This demonstrates the wide spread dislike for Hopkins and her offensive views, which many people disagree with. Hopkins thrives on the controversy and dislike she receives, and refuses to let it affect her.]]> 2019-03-03 21:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337278552 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337280702 After the 2016 Nice truck attack she tweeted this, which reinforces her controversial views about Islam. This further demonstrates her utter disregard for race and religion. Hopkins is an advocate for free speech, however on numerous occasions, such as this she has abused her free speech by using it to incite racial hatred. This is a recurring element of her star image.]]> 2019-03-03 21:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337280702 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337281015 She is very outspoken about her disgust for overweight individuals, and remains unapologetic about her views. She uses Twitter as a platform to express her controversial thoughts, and thrives off the frenzy it causes.]]> 2019-03-03 21:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337281015 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337281043 In December 2014, police announced they were investigating complaints they had received concerning Hopkins' tweets about Pauline Cafferkey, a Scottish aid worker who was diagnosed with Ebola after returning to the UK from Sierra Leone. No evidence of criminality was found by the police.]]> 2019-03-03 21:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337281043 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337284564 According to a BBC journalist, Katie Hopkin’s co-workers at LBC radio were overjoyed when they received an email informing them of her departure. This demonstrates that Hopkins is disliked, and her star image is fuelled by controversial Tweets, which do have consequences, yet she appears to be unaffected by it.]]> 2019-03-03 22:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337284564 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337285098 This article goes into further detail of the joy, Hopkins co-workers felt when they heard she was leaving LBC Radio. Her extremist right-wing views drew enormous amounts of controversy and criticism, earning the title of 'the biggest bitch in Britain'.]]> 2019-03-03 22:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337285098 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337412585 In 2017 this written apology was issued by the MailOnline for an article they published by Hopkins. She wrote that a teacher had taken her students to a Trump protest rally, whom Hopkins is a fan of. However, this statement turned out to be untrue and the MailOnline paid substantial damages to the teacher in question. Again, Hopkins published an article without having evidence to back up her statements. This shows little respect for other people and the damage she may inflict through publishing unfounded statements.]]> 2019-03-04 11:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337412585 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337414099 This article is an opinion piece by Jackie Teale, the teacher whom Hopkins accused of taking her students to a Trump protest rally. Teale describes the social media backlash she received as a result of Hopkins column. This piece demonstrates the disdain that people have for Hopkins and her controversial opinions which she expresses without providing any justification for her views. She encompasses the star image of controversy and dislike.]]> 2019-03-04 11:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337414099 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337417041 In 2015, she spoke at an event for Sun+ members. She explained the reasoning behind some of her most controversial Tweets. This demonstrates Hopkins as having a strong nature, she is able to stand up for herself and defend her actions, without apologising for anything she has said. This defensive element is a recurring feature of her star image, as she has attracted wide spread criticism on numerous occassions.]]> 2019-03-04 11:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337417041 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337420933 In 2014 she spoke at The Cambridge Union Society about various topics including the EU, equality and the impact of media attention on herself and her family. She expresses her controversial views in a forthright manner, and refuses to be deterred by the the audience. This reinforces the strong outspoken nature of her star image.]]> 2019-03-04 11:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337420933 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337421277 In 2017 she made a reappearance at The Cambridge Union Society to talk about her dislike for liberals and her support for Donald Trump. This appearance shares similarities with her first appearance, in the sense that she portrays a strong, confident persona, which is a fundamental aspect of her star image.]]> 2019-03-04 12:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337421277 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337425012 In a 2015 interview for The Independent, she talks about always being herself. This portrays Hopkins as an individual who does not pretend to be someone she is not, and is therefore always truthful to herself, no matter what the consequences of her actions may be. This shares continuities with other aspects of her career in which she voices her controversial views, no matter what the response may be.]]> 2019-03-04 12:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337425012 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337427262 The United Nations released this statement condemning hate speech and racism after Hopkins article in The Sun, in which she referred to migrants as cockroaches. This illustrates the wide spread condemnation for Hopkins and her views, thus highlighting her status as a controversial figure.]]> 2019-03-04 12:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337427262 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337429086 In this 2014 video for Heat magazine, Hopkins was given a wheel of celebrities to cast judgement on, and she didn't hold back. This demonstrates her as being very outspoken and vocal with her views, without considering other peoples feelings, and how it may affect them.]]> 2019-03-04 12:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337429086 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337439859 In 2015 she posted a series of controversial tweets regarding depression. Here, she mocks mental illness and appears disrespectful to those suffering with depression. She is very unsympathetic, which is a key element of her star image that has remained stable across her career to date.]]> 2019-03-04 13:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337439859 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337485974 Hopkins tweeted this meme following her tweet about the Manchester attack which led to her removal from LBC radio. The way in which she compares herself to Jesus sparked further controversy and condemnation. Again, she remains unapologetic and this is a crucial part of star image that is unwavering.]]> 2019-03-04 14:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337485974 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337500292 She tweeted this after an audience member phoned in whilst she was on LBC radio who described her as racist. This again highlights her controversial views concerning race and religion, which has been widely condemned by her audience. She again is unapologetic and cares very little about the consequences of views and the affect it may have on other people in society.]]> 2019-03-04 15:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337500292 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337520094 This is a petition that received over 300,000 signatures in support of the removal of Hopkins as a columnist for The Sun newspaper. This demonstrates the wide spread dislike for her and her controversial views, which is a recurring element of her star image across the various media I have collected. ]]> 2019-03-04 16:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337520094 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337524957 This is a forum about Katie Hopkins, in which mostly negative comments have been written by users criticising her controversial views. She is disliked by the majority of the general public for her extremist right-wined views and the way in which she voices her opinions with disregard for the effect of her actions.]]> 2019-03-04 16:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337524957 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337638150 Academic Resource, chapter 8 'Thriving/On Scandal' was a particularly helpful chapter. In the case of Hopkins, she thrives on scandal and controversy, and this is what her career is built on. It affords her valuable media attention, and she refuses to apologise for her actions, which further attracts the media.]]> 2019-03-04 19:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337638150 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337838834 This resource provides the six stages of the celebrity framework. Hopkins falls under the ‘Proto-Celebrity’, which refers to those stars who only have a certain degree of recognition, but are not ‘famous’ beyond a particular niche. Hopkins has become a columnist and presenter as a result of her appearance on The Apprentice. However, she has not attained star status on a global scale, and remains contained the UK.]]> 2019-03-05 10:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337838834 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337858277 In this article, Hopkins confesses her husband left her for his secretary, the day after Hopkins gave birth to their second child. This demonstrates the element of scandal within her star image, and allows readers to empathise wither her situation]]> 2019-03-05 12:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/337858277 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/338464998 In a 2018 interview, Hopkins role changes from interviewee to interviewer. This signals a shift in her career towards finding information out about other people, instead of being grilled about her own views. However, it may suggest that her star power has diminished over the years, as she appears in the media less and less. Therefore, implying audiences have lost interest in her as the subject of discussion, and she must therefore take on a different role, in order to retain her star image.]]> 2019-03-06 16:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/338464998 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/338481906 In this 2015 article, she opens up about being visited by social services, due to her controversial Tweets. This demonstrates elements of a scandalous star image, in the sense that her parenting style is in questin. However, it also challenges her star image, as she discloses how her celebrity status has impacted on her family life.]]> 2019-03-06 16:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/338481906 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/339903112 This article further builds on the idea that celebrities can build a brand around scandal. Hopkins uses her scandals to attract media attention and remain in the spotlight, whilst building her star image around controversy and an unwillingness to apologise.]]> 2019-03-11 12:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/339903112 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/340015389 This article details how celebrities use Twitter as a platform in the construction of their star identity. Hopkins uses Twitter as a tool through which she can voice her controversial opinions to a global audience.]]> 2019-03-11 15:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/340015389 201153811 https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/340057290 This article details the use of Twitter by celebrities to connect and relate to their fans and audiences on a personal level. Hopkins remains true to herself and voices her opinions no matter what the response may be, which is a quality admired by her fans.]]> 2019-03-11 16:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/201153811/64c90vrb9pjf/wish/340057290