Comedian Nikki Osborne says she’s being ‘bullied in the name of political correctness’ after sharing anti-vax posts on Instagram
Nikki Osborne has been outspoken when it comes to her view on Covid-19.
And on Monday, the comedian lashed out at ‘political correctness’ and says she is being ‘bullied’ for her views.
‘Yes I’m posting a lot about bullying lately,’ the 40-year-old began her Instagram Stories post.
Anger: Nikki Osborne (pictured) has been outspoken when it comes to her view on Covid-19. And on Monday, the comedian lashed out at ‘political correctness’ and says she is being ‘bullied’ for her views
‘I have copped a lot of bullying lately disguised as political correctness. Just because you think you’re right, doesn’t excuse the abuse,’ she went on.
‘People forget that. But I’m a big girl so I’m fine but kids, kids don’t know how to respond. Careful what righteous speech you arm your kids with.’
The day prior, Nikki shared footage of an anti-vaccination mandate protest in Canberra calling it the state’s ‘greatest tourism campaign yet’.
‘I have copped a lot of bullying lately disguised as political correctness. Just because you think you’re right, doesn’t excuse the abuse,’ she wrote
It comes after the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Australia contestant was slammed for comparing Covid vaccines to rape.
The post in question, which has since been deleted, depicts convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein alongside actress Lindsay Lohan, with the caption: ‘The original no jab, no job’.
The meme makes reference to Covid-19 vaccine mandates, and compares them to Weinstein’s ‘casting couch’ crimes.
Comparison: It comes after the I’m A Celebrity star was slammed for comparing Covid vaccines to rape. A meme she shared makes reference to vaccine mandates, and compares them to Harvey Weinstein’s ‘casting couch’ crimes. Weinstein is pictured with Lindsay Lohan
The disgraced American film producer is serving a 23-year sentence after a jury found him guilty in March 2020 of rape and sexual assault.
One of her most vocal detractors was former Bachelor star Abbie Chatfield, who addressed Nikki when saying: ‘Imagine a female in the industry to think it’s funny to make fun of rape and sexual assault victims. Jokes about rape aren’t funny.’
Nikki posted a reply to the outrage on her Instagram Stories, writing: ‘Dear Mob, You’ve been misinformed. Your quarrel is not with me. I’m on your team. Warmest, Casting couch survivor’.
Late last year, she continued to peddle her anti-vaxx beliefs by advertising her new Too Far? stand-up show as a ‘vaccine passport free’ event.
Claims: Late last year, she continued to peddle her anti-vaxx beliefs by advertising her new Too Far? stand-up show as a ‘vaccine passport free’ event.
Posting to Instagram Stories, Nikki shared a promo image for the politically incorrect show ahead of its premiere at the Brisbane Powerhouse, as part of the 2021 Brisbane Comedy Festival.
‘Opens tomorrow night,’ she wrote next to the image, adding: ‘And for those asking: there is no vaccine passport required for entry.’
However, a quick look at the Brisbane Comedy Festival’s website indicated that vaccine check-ins were in fact required for entry.
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Entry: ‘Opens tomorrow night,’ she wrote next to the image, adding: ‘And for those asking: there is no vaccine passport required for entry.’ However, a quick look at the Brisbane Comedy Festival’s website indicated that vaccine check-ins were in fact required for entry
