Big Brother star says she was ‘kicked, punched and verbally abused’ by a violent passenger on a £1k flight after rowing over a reclined seat

Big Brother star says she was 'kicked, punched and verbally abused' by a violent passenger on a £1k flight after rowing over a reclined seat

As a woman who has navigated the often treacherous waters of social media, I cannot help but feel a deep sense of empathy for Narinder Kaur. The ordeal she has been put through, due to a picture shared by Laurence Fox, is nothing short of appalling and inexcusable.


Narinder Kaur, representing Big Brother, shared her ordeal about being physically assaulted (kicked and punched) and subjected to verbal abuse by an aggressive traveler during a recent flight.

51-year-old television host, who appeared on the second season of the reality TV series in 2001, recounted her dreadful airplane journey to India that cost her £1,000.

She explained how she was ‘flung forward’ by a woman as she slept after rowing over a reclined seat on the Air India flight. 

Sharing the details to X, Narinder wrote: ‘Air rage is real and I had a terrible experience with a woman literally punching and kicking my seat forward as it was reclined (I was sleeping) whilst she was trying to eat behind me. 

She forcefully propelled me ahead, but I hadn’t fastened my belt at the time. Subsequently, she launched into a series of harsh words towards me. Just for your information, she wasn’t under the influence of alcohol.

Big Brother star says she was 'kicked, punched and verbally abused' by a violent passenger on a £1k flight after rowing over a reclined seat

The radio host commented, “Air India’s staff didn’t provide me with the choice of having a disruptive passenger apprehended upon arrival. Shouldn’t there be legal penalties for unruly and aggressive travelers?

As a diligent observer, I find myself pondering over this question: ‘Why isn’t it clear which authority has the power to impose penalties on a passenger who commits an offense? Is it the airline’s home nation, the country from where the flight departed, the destination country, or perhaps the passenger’s native land?’

In a separate message, Narinder added: “I was asleep… I wasn’t aware that breakfast was being served at 4 am… Instead of softly inquiring, she chose to disturb me by kicking and hitting the seat and using harsh language. Such behavior is unacceptable.

I didn’t shell out a thousand pounds just to spend the whole flight with my back straight. The person in front of me was fully reclined, but there was still ample room for me.

TopMob has contacted Air India for comment.  

In 2001, Narinder appeared prominently on Big Brother. Unfortunately, she was eliminated alongside Brian Dowling on Day 29. It was Brian who eventually took home the title in that season.

After her stay in the house, Narinder started hosting a program on London’s Lyca Radio and published a book called “Big Brother – The Inside Story” in 2007, which offers an inside look at her time within the house.

She has since appeared on programmes such as Jeremy Vine, GB News and Talk TV. 

Previously this year, Narinder shared that she felt continually violated following the incident when Lawrence Fox posted a private image of her on social networking sites.

Big Brother star says she was 'kicked, punched and verbally abused' by a violent passenger on a £1k flight after rowing over a reclined seat
Big Brother star says she was 'kicked, punched and verbally abused' by a violent passenger on a £1k flight after rowing over a reclined seat
Big Brother star says she was 'kicked, punched and verbally abused' by a violent passenger on a £1k flight after rowing over a reclined seat
Big Brother star says she was 'kicked, punched and verbally abused' by a violent passenger on a £1k flight after rowing over a reclined seat

She mentioned that the comments on an old photo, which apparently originated from internet trolls, made her feel like she had become an object of ridicule.

Previously employed by Fox, a renowned actress who often appears on Good Morning Britain found herself deeply saddened when a specific image was posted by him on X platform on April 30, reaching over half a million viewers.

At a friend’s birthday celebration held in the Park Lane Hotel, Mayfair, London, surrounded by a gathering of media personalities, including guests from the Jeremy Vine show, Narinder received news about a photo that left her feeling incredibly embarrassed or humiliated.

Laurence’s tweet, originally shared by someone who switched from acting to political activism, caught the attention of both Andrew Tate and Tommy Robinson, individuals known for their conservative political views.

Narinder was branded as promiscuous by Lawrence’s supporters, whereas Tate expressed doubts about whether she was a victim of sex trafficking, and Robinson raised the topic of her past involvement with OnlyFans.

Day after day, it feels as if I’m being battered, each time I post on Twitter or log onto the internet, subjected to hurtful comments and insults that pile up. The weight of these constant attacks can be overwhelming, leaving me with two options: either retreat from social media entirely – something that’s a crucial part of my profession – or persevere.

‘I didn’t want to be a victim and I’m trying not to think it’s my fault. 

It’s plausible that I wasn’t wearing the appropriate undergarments on that particular evening, more than a decade back, and was concerned the stitching might be visible through my dress.

At the moment, I’m wondering, what made me take that action? Why exposed myself to danger? Yet, I find myself asking, why do I feel compelled to explain my actions?

Narinder complained to the police after friends told her the image was online. 

She initially commended the swift action of the police after only 20 minutes from when she filed her report, yet she’s become increasingly annoyed due to the prolonged waiting for progress on the case, and now she expresses feeling dismissed or ignored.

Following the report, a representative from the Metropolitan Police stated: “We’ve come across a social media post about an alleged up-skirting incident, and we’re now looking into the details surrounding it.

No suggestion is being made that Laurence has committed an offence himself. 

Following the publication of her article in The Times, Narinder voiced her emotions on the topic through a series of tweets today, stating that she felt ’embarrassed’.

She wrote: ‘What Laurence Fox did to me was humiliating. Every day is like being assaulted since.’

Big Brother star says she was 'kicked, punched and verbally abused' by a violent passenger on a £1k flight after rowing over a reclined seat
Big Brother star says she was 'kicked, punched and verbally abused' by a violent passenger on a £1k flight after rowing over a reclined seat

Shortly after, let me clarify: It’s entirely up to me whether I choose to wear underwear or not, and whether I decide to have an OnlyFans account or not. However, what I don’t have a say in is being secretly photographed from underneath my skirt, and then having those images used to embarrass me on their platform.

After Laurence shared a questionable photo, there was widespread criticism following his initial defense that he wasn’t responsible for the individual in the image forgetting to wear pants. However, he later removed the post.

Adding: ‘I didn’t take the photo and I didn’t forget to put my pants on. Jog on.’

But many supported Narinder and expressed similar sentiments of shock and outrage. 

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2024-10-26 11:52

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