Farage suspends Cameo activity after controversial video messages emerge

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has paused his activity on the video platform Cameo following reports that he recorded personalised messages linked to a convicted offender and a far-right event. A spokesperson for Reform UK said the decision was taken for “security reasons”, after scrutiny of clips produced by Farage through the service.

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The platform allows public figures to create tailored video messages for paying customers. Since becoming a Member of Parliament in 2024, Farage has declared earnings of more than £80,000 from the service.

Reports of controversial messages

The move comes after media reports that some of the recordings included remarks about a Canadian neo-Nazi gathering and comments about a US congresswoman.

In one case, Farage was said to have delivered a message for a man later identified as having been convicted of violent disorder. The report said he expressed sympathy, telling the recipient to “keep your head up” and continue believing “in the right things”.

Other clips cited included remarks about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, as well as a message reportedly calling for the release of rapper Sean Combs following legal proceedings against him.

Defence from party officials

Responding to the reports, a Reform UK spokesperson said Farage had used the platform “in good faith” and was not aware of the backgrounds of those requesting messages beyond the information provided.

They added that any subsequent use or interpretation of the recordings by third parties was outside his control.

Farage’s Cameo profile had promoted his videos as suitable for occasions such as birthdays, retirements and other personalised messages, highlighting his “straight-talking” style.

Political criticism and wider reaction

Opposition politicians criticised the recordings, with Liberal Democrat MP Max Wilkinson describing the activity as a “cash grab” and questioning Farage’s judgement.

Separate criticism arose over a wedding message in which Farage appeared to joke about Welsh guests, prompting backlash from politicians in Wales. Darren Millar called the remarks a “gross insult”, while Labour representatives also condemned the comments.

A Reform member in the Welsh parliament said the party supports Wales as a bilingual nation and emphasised that people should feel welcome regardless of language.

Platform use under scrutiny

The controversy has drawn attention to the growing use of Cameo by politicians, as well as the risks associated with personalised content created for paying customers.

Farage has not publicly commented in detail since the reports, but his account remains inactive while the issue is reviewed.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 20 March 2026

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