Bonnie Blue Says Andrew Tate and Her 'Have a Lot in Common'
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British sex worker Bonnie Blue told Newsweek that she and manosphere influencer Andrew Tate have a "lot in common," shortly after the two appeared on the Disruptors podcast together for a highly publicized and controversial interview.
Newsweek reached out to a representative for Tate for comment on this article via email.
The Context
Tate is a 38-year-old British American influencer and former kickboxer. He is a self-described misogynist, and is charged with rape, human trafficking and forming an organized crime group to sexually exploit women in Romania. In the U.K., he faces additional charges involving multiple women which include rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for financial gain.
Tate's brother Tristan faces similar charges. They deny all allegations against them.
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Blue is 26-year-old British sex worker who has developed a high profile since launching her adult film career in 2023, courting scandal and controversy before reaching the height of virality in January of 2025 after sleeping with 1,057 men in 12 hours.
What To Know
In a video interview with Newsweek, Blue spoke about Tate and their appearance on the Disruptors podcast.
The episode, titled "Confronting Andrew Tate & Bonnie Blue: World Exclusive: Have Men Lost Their Power & Has Feminism Ruined Society," aired on Friday June 20, and was hosted by Rob Moore.
The Merriam Webster dictionary definition of feminism reads: "Belief in and advocacy of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes expressed especially through organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests."
In it, Tate, who has described himself as "absolutely a misogynist," as per the BBC, and stated his view that women shouldn't be able to vote on social media multiple times, said that Blue is the "End result of feminism."
Asked what drew her to work with Tate, Blue told Newsweek "We have a lot in common."
She continued, "I don't just mean some of our beliefs and thoughts, but in terms of we're both very hated by the public, the media paint us in the worst light possible."
"Online, I'm this villain. Everyone hates me, they think I'm a predator, they think I'm disgusting," Blue said.
"I'm not what the media make out," Blue told Newsweek.
Addressing the allegations faced by Tate, Blue said "Yes, he has allegations against him."
"But I also get told all the time I'm a predator, I'm a groomer. And there's no facts behind that. There's no evidence of that," she said, adding "The papers and the media still paint me in that light."
Blue has faced accusations of predatory behavior, due to her having sex with what she has described as 'barely legal,' 18- and 19-year-olds, who she would meet at welcome weeks on college campuses in the U.K. and Australia.
What People Are Saying
Bonnie Blue told Newsweek: "What one person says about you online is very different to what is the truth."
What's Next
The brothers' trial in Britain has been fixed to start on June 22, 2026. The Tate brothers' Romanian case has been delayed after the court ordered prosecutors to reconsider certain aspects of it. The brothers may also be under federal criminal investigation in the United States, according to OCCRP.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, you can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673, or contact the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) helpline via their website rainn.org.
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