Hopkins University Will be deported Australia After a senior minister called her “shameful” and boasted that she had ignored quarantine rules while in the country, she appeared in Big brother VIP.
former apprentice The commentator, who turned from a star to a far-right, arrived in Australia last week and was immediately quarantined in a government-designated hotel for two weeks in accordance with the country’s pandemic regulations.
On Saturday, it was reported that the 46-year-old had deleted Instagram The live video showed that she deliberately disobeyed the quarantine regulations, mocked the guards, and opened the hotel room door without wearing a mask.
Australian regulations stipulate that people in quarantine must not open the door within 30 seconds after the meal is delivered, and must wear a mask when opening the door.
Shockingly, this person behaves like her, she is about to leave
Hopkins’ remarks caused anger because Australia is fighting the new crown pneumonia epidemic, which has led to the blockade of its two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne.
Interior Secretary Karen Andrews said on Monday that Hopkins will be deported for her “horrifying” behavior, which also led the Big Brother producer to condemn her behavior and confirm that she will not participate in the show.
Ms. Andrews told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation: “It’s shocking that this person behaves like her and she is leaving.”
“We will arrange for her to leave this country as soon as possible.
“The fact that she brags about violating the quarantine rules outside is shocking.
“For all Australians who are currently under lockdown, this is a slap in the face. This is unacceptable behavior.”
Australian media reported that Hopkins will leave the country on Monday.
Channel Seven, which broadcasts the “Big Brother VIP” program in Australia, confirmed on Sunday that Hopkins University will not appear in the upcoming season.
It said in a statement: “Seven networks and Endemol Shine Australia confirmed that Katie Hopkins is not part of Big Brother VIP.
“Seven and Endemol Shine strongly condemn her irresponsible and reckless remarks in the hotel isolation.”
Hopkins’ arrival in Australia has already aroused strong opposition, after the government last week halved the number of Australian citizens and permanent residents allowed to return home every week to 3,000-a move designed to reduce the leakage of Covid-19 from the hotel quarantine. risk.
More than 34,000 Australians seeking to return home are still stranded overseas.
Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said on Sunday that the country’s border forces have launched an investigation.
When talking about the story of the Hopkins University operation, he issued a statement on Twitter saying: “New South Wales and Victoria are under lockdown, reminding temporary visa holders that they must comply with public health orders.
“The Australian Border Force (ABF) is reviewing this matter. Individuals who violate visa conditions may be subject to visa cancellation in accordance with the law.”
ABF said on Monday that since May last year, 7 people have been deported for violating pandemic-related directives.
ABF said in a statement: “All visa holders in Australia during the pandemic, whether permanent or temporary, should comply with all public health directives issued by the federal and state and territorial jurisdictions.”
“Violation of these instructions is considered a potential risk to the health, safety or good order of the Australian community.”
