NewIdea
  • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • News
  • Beauty & Style
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Food
  • Win
  • Recipes
  • Video
NewIdea
  • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • News
  • Beauty & Style
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Food
  • Win
  • Recipes
  • Video
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. Celebrity

Jessica Rowe responds after being SLAMMED for Pauline Hanson interview

Jessica Rowe today responded to the major backlash she faced after interviewing the controversial figure on her podcast.
  • 30 Sep 2021

Journalist and TV presenter Jessica Rowe has pulled her podcast episode featuring Pauline Hanson after she was slammed on social media for providing a platform for the controversial figure.

WATCH: Jessica Rowe films TikTok embarrassing her kids

On Wednesday, Jess came under fire after she announced that the latest episode of her podcast, The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, featured the divisive politician talking about “love … and why she keeps going”.

Many felt that Jess had taken a softball approach to the interview with Pauline, who is renowned for her explosive comments about Asian-Australians, Muslim-Australians and transgender children.

 

jess-rowe

Jess copped major backlash over the interview.

Instagram

The backlash was immediate, with many taking to Twitter to criticise the star and question why she would give a voice to the controversial politician.

One Twitter user posted: “Who is stuff like this for? Who is the person who is listening to Jessica Rowe and thinking they might like to hear what prominent racist and electoral criminal Pauline Hanson reckons about love and kids? Why is our media like this?” 

A second added: “Why would anyone interview Hanson? Racism should not be given air time. Good that Jessica Rowe has listened to people’s feedback and requested the interview be taken down.”

jess-rowe

Jessica explained why she chose to pull the episode.

Instagram

Jess has since responded to the criticism by releasing a statement explaining why she chose to remove the interview with Pauline.

 “There has been much reaction and comment to my podcast conversation with Pauline Hanson today. Pauline’s political views are the opposite of mine. I have never agreed with her on those issues. Never will. Kindness is at the heart of who I am.

“Amongst the comments today I heard from some who I admire enormously including Nakkiah Lui and Grace Tame and I want to thank them especially for their candour.”

“This will be the start of a bigger conversation for me and with those who this topic directly affects.”

pauline-hanson

Fans weren't happy about Pauline Hanson appearing on the podcast.

Getty

Pauline Hanson has since responded to the deletion, writing on social media: “At 9:56pm, my office received an email to advise a podcast I’d participated in some weeks ago with Jess Rowe was being pulled.

“I note Jess was sent several tweets, condemning her for conducting a non-political interview with me. Twitter haters bombarded Jess online to a point where she obviously felt pressured to remove the podcast. Shame on keyboard warriors for impacting Jessica’s mental well-being.

“Cancel culture in this country is killing debate, freedom of speech, and shutting down conservative political representation.”

“While I’m disappointed with Jess and her manager’s decision to remove the podcast, I also recognise how much pressure keyboard warriors can put on a person like Jessica who openly discussed with me in the interview how public opinion has impacted her mental wellbeing.

“The removal of this innocuous podcast is a step in the wrong direction for conservative Australians,” she added.

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Subscribe to New Idea today

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to New Idea & save!

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Subscribe to New Idea today

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to New Idea & save!

Recommended to you

Home and Away opening title
Watch 1:09

Home and Away opening title

{headline}

{headline}

Jessica Rowe STUNS followers in wedding dress from 17 years ago

Jessica Rowe STUNS followers in wedding dress from 17 years ago

Jessica Rowe dyes her hair blue following exit from Studio 10

Peter Overton opens up about his cancer scare

Jessica Rowe's scathing message to Karl Stefanovic

Jessica Rowe's scathing message to Karl Stefanovic

{headline}

{headline}

Jess Rowe's raw menopause confession

Jess Rowe's raw menopause confession

Who wore it better? Jess Rowe recreates Kylie Jenner's Met Gala outfit

Who wore it better? Jess Rowe recreates Kylie Jenner's Met Gala outfit

Jessica Rowe's top five school lunch tips

Jessica Rowe's top five school lunch tips

{headline}

{headline}

Jessica Rowe says she's "so lucky" to have her husband Peter Overton in gushing birthday tribute

Jessica Rowe says she's "so lucky" to have her husband Peter Overton in gushing birthday tribute

Peter Overton says he and Jess Rowe's IVF journey 'sustained them' amid Today Show sacking

Peter Overton says he and Jess Rowe's IVF journey 'sustained them' amid Today Show sacking

The daring way Jess Rowe began her love story with husband Peter Overton

The daring way Jess Rowe began her love story with husband Peter Overton

Jessica Rowe dishes out advice for parents as kids head back to school

Jessica Rowe dishes out advice for parents as kids head back to school

"My wish upon a star" Jess Rowe's touching tribute to her daughter

"My wish upon a star" Jess Rowe's touching tribute to her daughter

Jessica Rowe celebrates her wedding anniversary in unconventional way

Jessica Rowe celebrates her wedding anniversary in unconventional way

'It's the little things': Jackie O breaks down over divorce from husband of 18 years

'It's the little things': Jackie O breaks down over divorce from husband of 18 years

NewIdea
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Competitions
NewIdea Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Competitions

Brands

  • Girlfriend
  • New Idea food
  • Practical Parenting
  • That’s Life
  • Who

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • Home Beautiful
  • All Recipes
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • 7mate
  • 7NEWS
  • 7Sport
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from New Idea

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Shop This Offer
Subscribe to New Idea & save!