Former TalkTV host Mike Graham is facing a storm of controversy after video surfaced of a deeply disturbing speech at an anti-refugee protest in Chelmsford. His words, laced with vitriol, have ignited outrage and calls for a police investigation.
The footage reveals Graham alleging that asylum seekers are “all f*ing rapists,” a statement that immediately sparked condemnation online. This isn’t the first time Graham has found himself embroiled in controversy, having been previously removed from TalkTV following a contentious post on his Facebook page.
That earlier incident involved a graphic image and a caption expressing despair over the UK’s multiculturalism, questioning the presence of “non-white people.” Graham initially claimed his account had been hacked, but the incident led to his dismissal from the network.
At the Chelmsford protest, Graham recounted a fabricated story of an assault, using it as justification for his sweeping and hateful generalization. He dismissed concerns about the inflammatory nature of his remarks, doubling down on his accusation.
Social media users were quick to react, expressing shock and demanding accountability. Many directly appealed to law enforcement, labeling his speech as hate speech and incitement to racial hatred. The calls for investigation are mounting.
TalkTV’s parent company cited Graham’s refusal to cooperate with an internal investigation into the Facebook post as the reason for his departure. They expressed “grave concern” over his lack of engagement with the serious matter.
Since leaving TalkTV, Graham has launched a YouTube channel, “The Mike Graham Show – The Home of Common Sense,” where he has posted edited clips from the Chelmsford event. The most inflammatory portions of his speech appear to have been removed from these online versions.
Prior to these recent controversies, Graham gained notoriety for a bizarre 2021 interview where he insisted that concrete could be “grown.” The exchange, with an eco-activist, became a viral moment, highlighting a pattern of unconventional and often unfounded assertions.
He later defended his claim about concrete, stating it was “actually fact” and that concrete expands and “grows” when mixed. This incident, alongside the recent accusations, paints a picture of a figure increasingly willing to embrace provocative and unsubstantiated statements.
