Yahoo News Question Time viewers split over Love Island star Amy Hart’s inclusion on show
Former Love Island contestant Amy Hart made her debut on Question Time last night (30 September), prompting mixed reactions from viewers.
Hart, who is now an influencer, joined Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Secretary George Eustice, Shadow Child Poverty Secretary Wes Streeting, journalist Ella Whelan and Confederation of British Industry president Karen Bilimoria on the latest episode of the programme.
During her appearance on the political debate show, the reality star called for police reform in the wake of the Sarah Everard murder case.
Many viewers were delighted with Hart’s contribution to the programme, with one fan tweeting: “amy hart is the kind of influencer we’ve been needing! she’s amazing.”
Another wrote: “Blimey..impressed with Amy..who knew? She wasn’t like this on Love Island. Very articulate and talking sense #bbcqt.”
To which Hart replied: “Or they just didn’t show those bits! Always been the same.”
I'm impressed by Amy Hart on #BBCQT.
— Fish (@Bill_63) September 30, 2021
Never heard of Amy Hart before tonight's #bbcqt. She's been quite good, to be fair. Quite succinct, obvious sense of humour, and dislikes Priti Patel.
— Scheiß Theateraufführung (@ScheissShowUK) September 30, 2021
Me 25 minutes ago: Why is Amy Hart on #bbcqt?
Me now: Make Amy Hart employment minister— Stephen Leng (@steveleng) September 30, 2021
Watching question time and honestly Amy hart is the type of influencer today’s kids need!! Up with socialism down with Curtis x
— Ruby-Mae 🧚🏼♀️ (@rubymaemuir) September 30, 2021
I legit have no idea who Amy Hart is and saw " influencer" fair play she's making some cracking points that's exactly the sort of person who should be on #bbcqt. Can see many viewers relating to her comments .
— Adam (@xMaccabix) September 30, 2021
Others, however, weren’t so pleased with the star’s appearance. One person posted: “Amy Hart bio on #bbcqt is influencer sums up everything that is wrong with this country.”
“And what actual qualifications does Amy Hart have?” added another. “Influencer & Love Island! FFS!”
Amy Hart on education policy. Heaven help us all. #bbcqt
— The London Lawyer (@TheLondonLawye1) September 30, 2021
Now of course I don’t wish to be unkind. But have we really stooped so low as to have *checks notes* Amy Hart from Love Island on the panel? Christ on a bike. #bbcqt
— 🌟 joannamont 🌟 (@joannamont) September 30, 2021
Amy Hart - an influencer??? What does that mean exactly and what is she doing on QT #questiontime
— Tracy Shanahan (@welshTracy) September 30, 2021
Amy Hart on #bbcqt to “break the love island stereotype”. Not really worked has it 🥴
— Brian K (@Brian_K68) September 30, 2021
Question Time was not Hart’s first foray into politics. She recently joined Labour leader Keir Starmer to discuss social media trolling at a Q&A with young people in Brighton.
Earlier this month, the 28-year-old told an inquiry into influencer culture that she did not believe platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram were supportive enough with regards to trolling.
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