was on the receiving end of an internet pile on when she referred to Reform UK leader as a grifter.
The former Countdown star took to X to share a post from Led By Donkeys in which they posted a short clip and wrote: “New Christmas lights just went up in Clacton. (Farage is still the MP who makes most money from second jobs. By a long way.)” Reposting it Carol added: “Merry Griftmas @ByDonkeys calling out the Grifter In Chief…”
However she didn’t garner much support for the post and was called out on its “irony”.
One person fumed: “The nerve of Carol Vorderman calling out Grifters she’s one of the biggest!!! I think all that Botox has rotted her brain.”
A second wrote: “Hilarious that you have the gall to call him grifter in chief.” A third quipped: “The irony of the bird off countdown turned social justice warrior calling anyone a grifter is quite hilarious.”
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Carol Vorderman referred to Nigel Farage as a “grifter” (Image: Getty)
Another commented: “Merry Griftmas to you too, Queen Grifter!.. ..seriously, the lack of self-awareness is quite something…”
A fifth fumed: “Why? He works longer hours than most people and is paid well. He fulfils all his roles. You were paid £900,000 a year for picking a few numbers and letters off a board.”
Meanwhile some of the commentators thanked the presenter for giving Nigel a boost with her posts about him.
One wrote: “Excellent that should boost @Nigel_Farage popularity. Every time they do this he gets a boost. Well done and thank you. Although I’m not sure he really needs your help.
Another complimented: “Well done guys, more publicity for @Nigel_Farage Keep up the great work.”
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Nigel Farage’s supporters defended him as Carol Vorderman took a swipe at him on X (Image: Rob Browne/Reach)
Over the past few years, the former star has become quite politically outspoken, regularly sharing her views with her loyal legion of fans online. Her latest swipe comes a fortnight after for hitting out at in a scathing rant online.
On Friday December 6, she took to X and shared a clip from the latest episode of ’s in which Nigel criticised Prime Minister Sir .
After watching the explosive debate, Carol flooded to social media to share the clip as she slammed the MP online. She captioned it: “Farage showing what an utter charlatan he is… yet again [eye-rolling emoji]. Audience doesn’t like him and applauds when Farage is reduced to his appalling fake bluster… #bbcqt.”
It didn’t take long before the star faced backlash for her polarising comments from furious fans, who branded the TV presenter as “delusional” online.
One user penned: “You’re f***ing delusional. I wouldn’t have sat in front of a stacked audience. I take my hat off to Nigel appearing with a bunch of brainwashed lefties.”