Patrick Christys and a long list of famous faces have hit out at a guest on Channel 5 talk show Jeremy Vine following a debate about immigration.
On February 12, the eponymous talk show host Mr Vine, welcomed politician Ann Widdecombe and broadcaster Henry Bonsu onto his show following remarks made by Manchester United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Mr Ratcliffe hit headlines after he suggested Britain had been “colonised by immigrants” and criticised the current welfare system under the Labour government.
The billionaire’s comments sparked widespread debate. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey demanded he apologise, while Reform UK’s Nigel Farage insisted he was correct.
Henry Bonsu said being stabbed ‘happens’ in ‘big cities’
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Sir Jim did end up apologising, saying sorry that “my choice of language has offended some people in the UK and Europe and caused concern, but it is important to raise the issue of controlled and well-managed immigration that supports economic growth.”
During the debate about Sir Jim’s comments, Mr Vine turned to a caller who was in agreement with the Ineos boss’s stance. “Kimberley, do you think Ratcliffe should stand down?” he asked.
Kimberley replied: “No, not at all. I’m a 51-year-old, six-foot-tall, trans woman. That’s real trans, not one of these fake ones.
“I cannot go into London. I’m on the border of Essex, I’m in Thurrock, I cannot go into London now.
Henry Bonsu and Ann Widdecombe debated immigration
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“Certain boroughs for me and my trans friends are a no-go zone. I would not last 10 minutes in Tower Hamlets.”
Mr Vine interjected to try and obtain some clarity: “Hang on, let me just help me understand. You’re saying that as someone who was born male but has had what they used to call a sex change, you would be in danger if you went into some areas with minorities in?”
“Yes, without a doubt,” Kimberley replied. ” I do stand out. I’m six feet tall. I’ve got long red hair. My voice isn’t exactly very feminine. Some people will see I’ve still got male traits, okay? I don’t want to put myself in danger.”
“You may well be right, but isn’t the threat just as bad if you go to, let’s say, a white working-class area?” Mr Vine asked, to which Kimberley emphatically replied: “No, not at all.”
Patrick Christys has slammed the comments
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GB NEWSMr Bonsu then interjected to object to Kimberley’s recollection. “Kimberley, your experience is your experience,” he began.
“I mean, there are parts of this country that, certainly when I was younger, I would never go anywhere near because there was serious hostility — real hostility — you went into a pub, who knows what would happen.
“But the idea that you’re going to be at a greater risk in Tower Hamlets because there’s a lot of Muslims there, and you might be – let’s say you went into a bar in Bury St Edmunds, full of guys who may not necessarily be used to seeing someone like you — are you really saying you’d be at less risk there than you would be in Tower Hamlets?
“On what basis?” Mr Bonsu added, which prompted Kimberley to point out: “Well, I’ve been stabbed twice in London. That’s the basis. There you go.”
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Despite the shocking response, Mr Bonsu appeared unmoved. He instead replied: “Right. It’s a big city. Sadly, that happens sometimes.”
“Well, it shouldn’t happen twice,” Mr Vine hastily interjected before he quickly turned to fellow panellist Ms Widdecombe for her thoughts.
Ms Widdecombe empathised with the idea that the capital has become a no-go zone for certain minorities.
“I’m wearing a Star of David, and the reason I’m doing that is because some of my Jewish friends have told me that they’re now afraid in central London, particularly when the big Palestinian marches are on,” she explained.
Jim Ratcliffe has apologised over claims Britain is colonised by migrants after intense backlash
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SKYNEWS“So it is undeniably the case that some people do fear particular situations.”
The panel did reach an agreement, however, that someone who identifies as trans could feel “in danger” in other areas of the city, not just those populated by ethnic minorities or Muslims.
In the days since Jeremy Vine aired on Channel 5, the debate in question has been shared far and wide on social media.
And as a result, Mr Bonsu’s flippant response to Kimberley has come under particular scrutiny, with his comments resulting in outrage, condemnation, and even ridicule.
Could not have written a more perfect exchange. “Well, it’s a big city” hahahaaa https://t.co/dq1ZvZz8Zq
— Graham Linehan (@Glinner) February 15, 2026
Patrick was just one familiar face to pass judgment. “‘I’ve been stabbed twice in London’, ‘It’s a big city, sadly sometimes that happens!’,” he penned on X, mocking Mr Bonsu by following his post up with laughing emojis.
He wasn’t alone as People’s Channel regular Paula London responded in disbelief: “If you don’t laugh, you will cry @PatrickChristys.”
Elsewhere, comedy writer Graham Linehan also mocked Mr Bonsu: “Could not have written a more perfect exchange. ‘Well, it’s a big city’ hahahaaa.” (sic)
Former SAS: Who Dares Win star Ant Middleton also hit out: “Just like Khan said that terrorist activities are part and parcel of big city living! People like the clown need sacking and made an example of! Flip the script…”
‘I’ve been stabbed twice in London’
‘It’s a big city, sadly sometimes that happens!’ 😆 pic.twitter.com/exkDT5BCZ9— Patrick Christys (@PatrickChristys) February 14, 2026
Meanwhile, members of the public were similarly gobsmacked. “I’m appalled by that response – the normalisation of stabbing. It’s so sad – this is my country and it shouldn’t be like this,” one X user penned.
A second sarcastically commented: “What an advert for London. ‘Stabbings sometimes happen!’ That would look good on the underground.”
A third echoed: “No, stabbings are not part of living in a big city, only a city that has been actively driven to decay…”
And a fourth hit out: “What does he mean it’s a big city & it happens sometimes??????, it shouldn’t be happening in the first place.” (sic)
