{"id":371784,"date":"2026-01-15T18:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T18:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/371784\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T18:02:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T18:02:10","slug":"kirstie-allsopp-sparks-social-media-row-as-channel-4-star-blasts-divisive-robert-jenrick-after-kemi-badenoch-sacking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/371784\/","title":{"rendered":"Kirstie Allsopp sparks social media row as Channel 4 star blasts ‘divisive’ Robert Jenrick after Kemi Badenoch sacking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kirstie Allsopp has sparked a fierce online row after celebrating the sacking of Conservative MP Robert Jenrick, branding him \u201cdivisive\u201d in a blunt social media post.<\/p>\n

The Channel 4 star took to X after Tory leader Kemi Badenoch dismissed Mr Jenrick from his role as shadow justice secretary, writing: \u201cYes!! Kemi has fired that divisive, dog whistle s*** Robert Jenrick. At last some good news.\u201d<\/p>\n

While some backed the presenter\u2019s view, the post also triggered an immediate backlash, with critics accusing Ms Allsopp of political point-scoring and launching personal attacks.<\/p>\n

One user wrote: \u201cI can\u2019t help but think the Tories need to be a centre-right proposition in the next election. Celebrating losses of right-wing MPs would seem an odd choice.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kirstie Allsopp caused a stir online with her post on Kemi Badenoch’ sacking Robert Jenrick<\/p>\n

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Another said: \u201cHe\u2019s one of the only MPs standing up for the British.\u201d<\/p>\n

Several commenters also took aim directly at Ms Allsopp, with one describing her as \u201ca bit of a battleaxe\u201d, while another wrote: \u201cThat girl is nails.\u201d<\/p>\n

Others challenged her use of the phrase \u201cdog whistle\u201d, with one critic writing: \u201cA moronic phrase used by people who want to accuse others of racism but lack the evidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some users speculated that Mr Jenrick\u2019s political career was far from over, predicting a future move to Reform UK.<\/p>\n

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Kemi Badencoh took to X to share her decision to sack Mr Jenrick <\/p>\n

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Kemi Badenoch \/ X<\/p>\n

\u201cYes! Killed his career before it began!\u201d one supporter of Ms Badenoch wrote. Another claimed: \u201cHe will win a seat in the next general election for Reform. Most Tories won\u2019t.\u201d (sic)<\/p>\n

Ms Badenoch said she had \u201cclear, irrefutable evidence\u201d that Mr Jenrick had been \u201cplotting in secret to defect in a way designed to be as damaging as possible\u201d to the party.<\/p>\n

A senior Conservative MP close to the leader told the BBC that the evidence was \u201cincontrovertible\u201d and included a drafted resignation speech and a media strategy designed to accompany a dramatic departure.<\/p>\n

Party chairman Kevin Hollinrake later described the evidence as \u201cdamning\u201d, adding during an appearance on Politics Live: \u201cSome people want the top job. And Rob can\u2019t have it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yes!! Kemi has fired that divisive, dog whistle shite Robert Jenrick. At last some good news. \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kirstie Allsopp (@KirstieMAllsopp) January 15, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

Mr Jenrick has not publicly confirmed plans to defect, but Reform UK leader Nigel Farage acknowledged that conversations had taken place and said he planned to speak to the MP following his dismissal.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also weighed in, questioning why it had taken so long for Ms Badenoch to remove Mr Jenrick from her frontbench.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Tory party is a sinking ship,\u201d Sir Keir said, as Labour sought to capitalise on the growing sense of disarray among its opponents.<\/p>\n

Ms Allsopp, best known for presenting Channel 4\u2019s long-running property programme Location, Location, Location, has previously been outspoken on political issues and is no stranger to controversy on social media.<\/p>\n

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Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch sacked Robert Jenrick from the Shadow Cabinet and suspended him from the party following allegations of a secret plot to defect to Reform UK<\/p>\n

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Ms Allsopp has frequently sparked social media storms and public debate by expressing forthright views on political and social issues, ranging from government policy and Brexit to public services and economic responsibility.<\/p>\n

Most recently, the Channel 4 presenter used social media to speak out against antisemitism, arguing that hostility towards all Israelis should not be framed as a form of \u201cfreedom fighting\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"KirstieKirstie Allsopp regularly presents Location, Location, Location alongside Phil Spencer | PA <\/p>\n

She has also publicly defended Ms Badenoch against what she describes as unfair characterisations, engaging in online debates about the Conservative leader\u2019s approach to politics.<\/p>\n