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Ava B Vidal

@avavidal.bsky.social
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Sometimes stand up. Writer. Journalist - Words in Telegraph, Guardian, The Times, Mail on Sunday, New Statesman & many more. Stalkee. Wife. Mama of Mimi. Sister. Orphan.

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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I wrote about Jason Arday for @independentvoices.bsky.social I’ve long wondered why people don’t question those who claim to be a walking medical miracle repeatedly overcoming adversity after adversity but hey 🤷🏿‍♀️ www.independent.co.uk/voices/jason...
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Everyone is laughing at Jason Arday. I think it’s a tragicomedy
Two things can be true about the spectacular fall of the youngest ever professor employed by Cambridge, says Ava Vidal – he was pursued viciously by people who wanted to see him fail, but was also a m...
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
I have no desire to see a Black man play James Bond. My response to @idriselbah.bsky.social’s comments www.independent.co.uk/voices/james... Me for @independentvoices.bsky.social
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Idris Elba is right – I wouldn’t watch a Black James Bond either
As the British actor pulls out of the race to be 007, avid Bond girl Ava Vidal says that fans who are lobbying for a non-white actor to inherit the role will end up discrediting the franchise
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Ahead of the local elections tomorrow I wrote for about the most prevalent issue facing voters - Angela Rayner is giving up vaping www.independent.co.uk/voices/angel...
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Careful, Keir – Ange has twigged that Britain doesn’t want a Vape Dragon in charge
The former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has realised that people treat vapers differently – and so has ditched her habit in order to take over from Keir Starmer, says Ava Vidal
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
TUNE!
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
www.independent.co.uk/voices/easte...
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Why I, as a Muslim convert, love Easter
Easter is still my favourite holiday, says Ava Vidal, who was brought up in a Christian household – sandwiched between two bank holidays, it’s a rare long weekend when the entire country seems in a go...
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
www.independent.co.uk/voices/easte...
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Why I, as a Muslim convert, love Easter
Easter is still my favourite holiday, says Ava Vidal, who was brought up in a Christian household – sandwiched between two bank holidays, it’s a rare long weekend when the entire country seems in a go...
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
My latest for @indyvoices.bsky.social. My love letter to the Easter Holiday 🥰 www.independent.co.uk/voices/easte... Read, share and enjoy!
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
I thought TDOV was in November?
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Independent Voices @independentvoices.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Reform can't escape the fact that many who represent and support it are racist, says @avavidal.bsky.social www.independent.co.uk/voices/refor...
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Who would vote for someone who did a ‘Nazi salute’? Plenty, unfortunately
Reform candidate Corey Edwards’s decision to withdraw from the Welsh elections amid a ‘Hitler salute’ row is the latest reminder that the party attracts awful people – but just as chilling is that mil...
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Stop saying, “This is not who we are!” This is EXACTLY who we are.
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
After the decision yesterday to award 6m compensation for a woman who was addicted to social media, looking for people to contribute to a news story. Have you ever worked on a big social media platform? Did you have concerns? Or have you ever been addicted? DM me #journorequest
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Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Reform Councillor wants to ban Black History Month. Let’s give them a month off…to educate themselves. My latest for @independentvoices.bsky.social ‘https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/reform-uk-council-young-leader-black-history-month-vaccines-b2941066.html’
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Just found out John Alford died. He was in Pentonville when I was an officer there. I know how he ended up. But I also know how he was put there. The NOW and that Fake Sheikh were demons. Sorry.
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Haha found this interview I did in Australia a few years back. I forgot my feud with Johann Hari was worldwide. He really was a POS. And I’d forgotten how casually racist the make up artists on the TV shows were to me. One looked at me & asked her colleague for ‘The Indigenous Bag’ 😮😂🤣
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Kat Brown @katbrownwrites.com · 25/02/2026
From duties of care to "if you were offended", the Beeb handled this so poorly. As @avavidal.bsky.social says, "What also has happened is instead of this being a moment that could have promoted understanding, two marginalised groups are now fighting." www.independent.co.uk/voices/bafta...
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It’s the public reaction to the Bafta N-word incident that’s the real problem
The Tourette’s campaigner who involuntarily shouted a racial slur at two Black Hollywood actors was unfortunate – but those who castigate him really should know better, says Ava Vidal
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
I spoke about this more in depth on @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social’s show yesterday (from 2-2.30) Not only are 2 groups fighting but Black people with TS who sit at the intersection had an opportunity to be listened to and understood, were placed in the crosshairs www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
On LBC at 2pm with Shelagh Fogarty discussing this. Tune in!
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It’s the public reaction to the Bafta N-word incident that’s the real problem
The Tourette’s campaigner who involuntarily shouted a racial slur at two Black Hollywood actors was unfortunate – but those who castigate him really should know better, says Ava Vidal
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
I wrote about the BAFTAS, disability and the N word for @independentvoices.bsky.social Please read and share! 😘 www.independent.co.uk/voices/bafta...
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It’s the public reaction to the Bafta N-word incident that’s the real problem
The Tourette’s campaigner who involuntarily shouted a racial slur at two Black Hollywood actors was unfortunate – but those who castigate him really should know better, says Ava Vidal
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
In solidarity with Apple Martin. I was expelled from boarding school(s). Move along! Nothing to see here. Get over it! www.independent.co.uk/voices/expel...
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I was expelled from boarding school – no one let’s you forget it
As the model and world-famous nepo baby Apple Martin addresses false rumours that she was expelled from school for bullying, Ava Vidal is baffled by how playground indiscretions can follow you through...
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
I really want to punch the Black people who are posting how much Epstein hated Black people alongside commentary like ‘Sometimes racism pays off’ directly in their faces. Do you think they were spared? Or treated even worse? Also there are rings of these men that target Black girls specifically.
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Thanks so much! The name I was looking for isn’t there
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
I mean where do I find the files in the first place? Sorry I’m rubbish with this stuff
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Does anyone on here know how to search for a particular name in the Epstein files?
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Independent Voices @independentvoices.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
The outgoing police and crime commissioners were there to put the safety of counties first, which will be harder under the new structure, says Festus Akinbusoye www.independent.co.uk/voices/polic...
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Trust me, we’ll miss police and crime commissioners when they’re gone
The government intends to save £100 million by abandoning this elected ‘non-police-y police’ role – but, says former Bedfordshire PCC Festus Akinbusoye, if anyone thinks the savings will be reinvested...
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
“You can take the girl out of Nigeria, but you can’t take Nigeria out of the girl!” Wrote about Kemi’s reaction to the Tory rebels and defectors. Read & Share! www.independent.co.uk/voices/kemi-...
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At last… Kemi Badenoch has embraced her inner Nigerian!
Kemi Badenoch delivered a blistering speech this week in which she took aim at her former frontbenchers who have defected to Reform UK – and, my goodness, it was absolutely marvellous.
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
This is so funny. This woman thinks cause she travelled to Israel, dehumanised Palestinians and demonised Muslims, every Jewish person in the world owed her something. Support expecting reciprocity isn’t support. Serves her right. Defend what you believe in. Not what you think will benefit you.
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
He’s definitely wrong on this. Why would you keep a backstabber in your ranks?! Make it make sense
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Fantastic piece.
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
I’m no Kemi fan but she did exactly the right thing getting rid of Jenrick. Starmer should do the same to Streeting. Corbyn didn’t get rid of him - now look!!
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
I think it’s easy to make jokes about groups of people you don’t have in your social circle. You don’t have to face them afterwards!
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Thank you so much
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
I’m sorry
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
You should try. YOLO baby!
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Do you do stand up? If yes, anything I could watch anywhere?
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Sorry. Glad I didn’t add to your suffering x
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Do you have any of your work online I could watch?
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Loneliness and solitude are my happy places so I can’t relate to that. It’s my dream to live on a mountain top in Dominica with a moat in front of it!
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Nooooo! I just thought you were showing me how it could have been done. Years in comedy means I rarely laugh out loud at anything anymore. But your joke made me laugh loudly 😆
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Is this to me? I never thought you were attacking me at all…
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
That’s bloody brilliant 😂😂😂
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
That makes it completely different. I’d have no good reason to tell a joke like that except to be a c**t
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
I made a mistake. Some people are being offered it free with ads and others had to pay £1 to register for 6 months. Just checked with my editor and he said it was something to do with the algorithm. I know nothing about these things. Apologies!
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
That was the episode! I didn’t want to say who did it. You have a very good memory x I dunno where he is. I don’t do comedy much anymore. Perhaps he is writing again? He used to do a lot of that
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
No it wasn’t him. He was a really decent guy. He was not cruel in his material so please don’t attach that type of behaviour to his name. He’s not even here to defend himself. May he continue to rest in peace.
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
What did Barry do?! I always got on very well with him
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
This happened a while ago. But I’m hearing the joke isn’t even original from quite a few people
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Yes someone else took the joke and performed it on the show
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Ah ok. I never watched that. I remember Kevin though
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
No no not at all. I don’t really do comedy anymore. Thanks and same to you. I’ll check out your show!
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Ava B Vidal @avavidal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
I’m impressed. Wish I’d thought of it dammit!
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