Nigel Farage clashed with Alastair Campbell on Question Time (Image: BBC )
turned very heated tonight as presenter welcomed and onto the panel.
As revealed by Express.co.uk, before finding a combative left-wing politician to take him on to ensure a fiery debate.
And that is certainly what they got, as the pair faced off against each other during Thursday’s (December 5) show in a very heated clash.
As the pair debated whether Labour’s latest plan was a “bold strategy or cry for forgiveness,” the conversation soon turned to Campbell was seen lambasting Farage, who in turn dubbed the “the mob,” before Fiona had to cut and stop the pair.
The frontwoman was seen holding out her arms in both directions to calm the pair down before demanding they “stop talking over each other”.
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The pair shouted across the panel (Image: BBC)
Campbell was heard blasting: “You’re somebody who would exploit any problem going for your own political ends. was a fundamentally damaging thing to this country. That was your one legacy. And you now don’t even want to talk about it.”
Viewers had a lot to say about the exchange.
“Farage seems to think he’s in Panto, with his exaggerated performance. Has he been booked for one yet?” blasted one fan.
” seems to be the only person making any sense on #bbcqt Jacqui Smith toeing the party line and Alastair Campbell still banging on about penned another.
More chimed in: “Alastair Campbell and are at each other’s throats over . Nigel responds to the attacks by saying ‘You’re the worst loser ever, it’s over! The war is over!’”
Campbell continued: “I’ll tell you what you are, you’re somebody who will exploit any problem going for your own political ends. was a fundamentally damaging thing for this country. It’s made us poorer, weaker & it’s hit out standing in the world”
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Fiona Bruce had to break up the spar (Image: BBC)
However Farage fans praised his response, with another posting on X: ” COOKS Alastair Campbell over then ends it by mocking his illegal invasion of Iraq which killed millions: “It’s over. The war is over.”
Joining Farage and Campbell are former Labour Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and Conservative MP Kevin Hollinrake.
Farage’s relationship with the has long been fraught with tension. Earlier this year, during a Leaders’ Special, he accused the broadcaster of having a “rigged” audience after facing hostile questioning and announced a temporary boycott of the until an apology was issued.
The former UKIP leader has also been a focal point of debates surrounding panel balance on the show. In May 2024, his 36th appearance reignited discussions about the frequency of his invitations versus the representation of other political voices.
In June, Mr Farage appeared on the election special only to be met with an overwhelming hostile audience who did not give him a single round of applause.This row led to Reform UK announcing a boycott of the for the rest of the election.He took to X to fume: “I have just been invited to appear on Laura Kuenssberg. I’m refusing until the apologises for their dishonest audience.“Our state broadcaster has behaved like a political actor throughout this election. Reform will be campaigning vigorously to abolish the licence fee.”