How Narinder Kaur went from Big Brother fame to outspoken TV panellist: From slating the royals to...

Narinder Kaur has candidly revealed that her primary motivation for joining the Big Brother house was a strong aspiration to achieve fame.

Since attaining the 'celebrity status' she always wanted after appearing on the second season of the reality TV show in 2001, Ms. Kaur has frequently caused a stir with her candid outbursts.

On Remembrance Sunday, she stirred up a strong reaction from royal supporters by commenting that Kate Middleton has 'aged significantly' while taking on her role as the Princess of Wales again after her recovery from cancer.

Currently a vocal contributor on programs such as Good Morning Britain, GB News, and Loose Women, Ms. Kaur has previously sparked outrage among viewers on several occasions.

The 51-year-old, notable for being the first British Indian contestant on Big Brother, previously referred to the late Queen Elizabeth as the "Queen of Crime." They also expressed that the St George's Cross is linked to "bigotry, fascism, and racism," and characterized Kate as "stiff, boring, and disconnected."

On Sunday, she once again made her views about the Royal Family clear by criticizing Kate for her appearance at the Remembrance Sunday services at the Cenotaph.

In a post on X, Ms. Kaur shared a picture of the Princess of Wales and commented, "I've got a real question – why does Kate look so much older? Isn't she just 42? Could she be a smoker? That's the only reason I can think of."

Narinder Kaur shared a controversial remark on X yesterday when she re-shared an article discussing the Princess of Wales participating in the Remembrance Sunday ceremonies at the Cenotaph.

Ms. Kaur, a media analyst, later posted a video in which she confessed that the tweet was "foolish."

Ms. Kaur's tweet sparked a wave of anger, as fellow X users described her remark as 'horrible' and 'offensive.'

Initially, she reinforced her stance by responding to a tweet that mentioned Kate’s experience with cancer treatment. She commented, “My brother battled cancer... but he didn’t look like that.”

The television star later posted a video where she recognized that her tweet was "foolish." In the same video, she also responded to online critics, calling out the sexual, racist, and violent messages she received from them.

She mentioned, "I figured I'd make a short video rather than sending out tweet after tweet, since it starts to feel absurd – as if it wasn't already absurd enough."

I posted a misguided tweet. That wasn’t what I meant to do at all; I didn’t aim to be hurtful or mean in any way.

That's not really who I am, as anyone who knows me would tell you. It was thoughtless of me to bring up the topic of getting older. I've recognized my mistake, taken responsibility, and apologized if it upset anyone.

The only individuals who seemed to be upset were those who didn’t experience the same level of severe harassment that I did. Many users on Twitter and other social media platforms have raised similar concerns, but they haven’t faced the sexual, racial, and violent attacks that I encountered from accounts displaying EDL flags and Union Jacks, along with some truly vile comments.

Ms. Kaur stated that her brother endured harsh chemotherapy while battling cancer before he passed away. She emphasized that she would never comment on Kate's looks in relation to her cancer diagnosis.

Ms. Kaur often serves as a commentator on programs such as Good Morning Britain.

Narinder Kaur is seen alongside her Big Brother co-star Brian Dowling, who ultimately emerged as the champion of the second season.

As the country commemorated the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's passing last year, Ms. Kaur referred to her as the 'Queen of Crime.'

In the same video, Ms. Kaur made a shocking claim, saying that Kate had "a lot of privilege" because she didn't have to work during her cancer treatment.

She pointed out that many of the replies to her initial tweet were focused on Meghan Markle, stating, "What does Meghan have to do with this?"

Ms. Kaur has shown strong support for Meghan in the past, even stating that she and Prince Harry were driven away by the Royal Family due to feelings of 'jealousy'.

During a lively discussion on GB News with Nigel Farage regarding Harry's choice to move to America, she pointed out last January, "Shall I explain why he decided to leave? It wasn't until he married a biracial woman that he understood just how racist the institution really is."

She mentioned, "Meghan and Harry had a lot of fans, and I believe that sparked feelings of envy."

"And what about King Charles? Why hasn’t he reached out to his son or offered him support? And more importantly, why haven’t they made a public appearance?"

Farage responded by questioning, "Isn't it more pertinent to ask why he hasn’t revoked his son's title? The popularity of Harry and Meghan in this country has plummeted from incredibly high to extremely low."

However, Ms. Kaur persisted in her criticism of the monarchy's handling of the racism directed at Meghan, stating, "The monarchy must take a stand against racism, but they failed to do so."

The television commentator took aim at the royal family during the national observance of the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's passing last year.

Ms. Kaur stated that Nike's redesign of the St George's cross made her feel more 'included' since the flag is often linked to intolerance, fascism, and racism.

However, she supported Lily Allen when the artist expressed that becoming a parent negatively impacted her career.

Once again stirring up debate, she stated: ‘The passing of Elizabeth II, known as the Queen of Crime, at 96 after nearly seventy years on the throne has triggered a variety of reactions. Yet, the most notable response is the wave of anger and frustration stemming from the long-term effects of British colonialism.’

People from both former and current British colonies view Elizabeth II as a symbol of colonialism and the negative impact England has had on their countries.

"They have openly shared their feelings after hearing about her passing."

Even though Elizabeth II ruled during a time when England was moving away from its colonial past, she still had ties to a history marked by racism and brutality in Asian and African territories.

"Recently, there has been a growing call for the monarchy to face certain issues."

In a separate tweet, she stated: "What positive impact did she have on the underprivileged in this nation?! She's mainly known for Paddington Bear."

Earlier this year, in March, Ms. Kaur also got involved in the debate surrounding Nike's contentious choice to modify the St George's cross on the back of the England jersey by adding rainbow colors.

While former England players criticized the decision, Ms. Kaur said that Nike's redesign of the St George's cross made her feel 'included' since the flag has connections to intolerance, fascism, and racism.

During her appearance on the Jeremy Vine Show, she shared, "When I saw that flag, I felt a sense of belonging. It seemed like Nike's aim was to bring people together."

Whenever I see the St George's flag, it brings to mind images of people wrapped in it while performing the Nazi salute, showing racism, and expressing hatred towards Muslims. In that context, there’s nothing to feel proud of when that flag is associated with such individuals—it's genuinely unsettling.

"I don’t take pride in this flag; it actually makes me feel uneasy. Instead of symbolizing acceptance, that flag stands for racism."

Ms. Kaur proposed that 'tolerance' is an essential quality of the nation and argued for the importance of 'reclaiming' the St George's Cross.

"What we require is for those who seem to take pride in this flag to redefine what Britain truly represents," she expressed.

Right now, it's linked to prejudice, authoritarianism, and racial discrimination. Most people aren’t showing it off openly because even they feel a bit embarrassed about it.

In May, Ms. Kaur had a disagreement with Laurence Fox, which resulted in the actor sharing a photo of her that was taken without her consent in a disrespectful way.

Fox posted the image without her permission during a disagreement over their political beliefs. She expressed her gratitude to those who supported her and mentioned that it was a matter for the police.

Narinder Kaur was present at the world premiere of "Christspiracy: Spiritual Secret," held at Tate Modern in London on March 7.

Ms. Kaur has also clashed with JK Rowling regarding her opinions on gender.

Ms. Kaur, a contestant who finished in ninth place on Big Brother in 2001, is very outspoken and frequently finds herself in intense discussions.

She supported Lily Allen when the singer mentioned that becoming a parent had a negative impact on her career.

Ms. Kaur expressed her support for Lily Allen, stating, "I want to commend her for her candidness. She has really sparked a conversation among many mothers who buy into the illusion that it's possible to have it all — but the truth is, you can't."

The television star has previously criticized other famous individuals, such as JK Rowling, for her opinions on gender issues.

Commenting on a sarcastic tweet about Mother's Day that wished people a "Happy Birthing Parent Day," she stated, "Out of all the opportunities Rowling had to leverage her fame for positive change, she opted to target a tiny portion of an already marginalized and misunderstood group. It's really unfortunate."

Last month, Ms. Kaur caught everyone's attention once more when she reported that a fellow passenger on a recent flight to India had 'kicked, punched, and verbally assaulted' her.

She mentioned that a woman pushed her forward while she was asleep, following an argument about a seat that was reclined on the Air India flight.

Mr. Kaur, who participated in Big Brother back in 2001, poses for a promotional picture for the show.

In a post on X, Ms. Kaur shared her experience with air rage, stating, "I had a truly awful encounter. A woman was actually hitting and kicking my seat while I was reclined and asleep, all because she was trying to eat behind me."

She practically shoved me ahead, and I wasn't wearing my seatbelt. After that, she started to verbally lash out at me. Just so you know, she wasn't even intoxicated.

What causes the confusion about which country has the authority to punish a passenger who misbehaves? Is it the country where the airline operates, the country where the flight starts, the country where it lands, or the passenger's home country?

In a separate post, Narinder added: "I was asleep and had no idea that food was being served at 4 am. She could have simply asked me nicely instead of kicking and punching my seat and verbally abusing me, which is completely unacceptable."

"I didn't spend £1,000 just to sit up straight for the whole flight. The guy in front of me had his seat all the way back, and I had more than enough room."

Ms. Kaur appeared on Big Brother in 2001 and was voted out on the 29th day, while Brian Dowling emerged as the winner of that season.

In a previous post on her website, she shared her thoughts about choosing to participate in the show. She mentioned, "I had this strong feeling that I needed to become famous. While I was at a doctor's office distributing flyers, I realized that I needed to pursue this dream of mine, and it was either now or never. I had to find a way to make it happen, and that's when Big Brother entered the picture. Although I wasn't really into the first season, I saw it as an opportunity."

After her time in the house, she began hosting a program on London's Lyca Radio and released a revealing book about her experience there, called Big Brother – The Inside Story, in 2007.