Holly Valance faces backlash after penning anti‑trans song for Pauline Hanson film

Former pop star and Reform UK supporter Holly Valance has come under criticism after writing a controversial new song for far‑right Australian politician Pauline Hanson’s animated film A Super Progressive Movie. The track, promoted by Hanson as a satire of “woke culture”, has been condemned for mocking trans people, belittling LGBTQ+ identities, and leaning heavily on culture‑war stereotypes. 

According to reporting from QNews, Hanson bragged that Valance “instantly said yes” when approached to write the track, which forms part of a wider project explicitly designed to ridicule progressive politics and LGBTQ+ communities. The film itself has previously been criticised by classification authorities for featuring crass humour intended to mock “woke” issues.

Valance’s involvement in the project aligns with a growing public embrace of right‑wing politics. Once known for her chart success and soap stardom, she has more recently positioned herself as an outspoken conservative voice, defending anti‑“woke” sentiment in interviews and attacking progressive causes. Interviews referenced in The Nightly highlight her praise for Donald Trump, her description of Australia’s political left as misguided, and her insistence that modern progressive ideas are “crap”.

Her personal life has also become part of the political narrative. Valance is married to Nick Candy, a billionaire property developer who has held a senior role within the Reform UK, serving as its treasurer.  This connection has helped embed Valance within Britain’s right‑leaning political circles, with the couple appearing at conservative events and aligning themselves with figures seeking to intensify culture‑war rhetoric in the UK. 

Valance’s latest musical contribution is not her first foray into anti‑trans commentary. In previous media appearances she has criticised what she calls “woke stuff”, arguing against gender inclusion and dismissing trans rights as part of a broader cultural overreach. A GB News interview saw her state that boys “don’t need to put on a dress to be interesting”, reflecting an ongoing narrative that delegitimises gender diversity.