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Dear Editor,
In a sharp escalation of political and media tensions, supporters of the main opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) are calling for popular late-night talk show host Dayne Knight, of the Knight@Knight show on Observer Radio, to be censored or removed from the airwaves altogether.
The call, which is being echoed across several UPP-aligned platforms, reflects growing dissatisfaction with the tone, content, and perceived political bias of the program.
At the heart of the controversy is Observer Radio’s apparent shift away from its previously strong relationship with UPP loyalists in the evenings—many of whom stood by the station during financially precarious times.
Now, those supporters say the network, and particularly Knight, have turned their backs on them. “It’s betrayal,” one longtime supporter said. “They spit on the very people who kept them alive.”
Critics point to Knight’s consistent denigration of UPP supporters, whom he allegedly refers to using terms such as “buffoons,” “sycophants,” “stupid,” and “useful idiots.”
Such inflammatory rhetoric, they argue, has no place in a media landscape that ought to respect democratic plurality and civic engagement.
Furthermore, Knight@Knight is accused of deliberately marginalizing pro-UPP callers and voices—including regular prominent supporters like Ian ‘Majic’ Hughes, “The Analysts,” and “Rass I”—while elevating figures who are openly aligned with the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), including frequent guest and well-known ABLP loyalist Washington Bramble.
The inclusion of Bramble, described by many UPP supporters as “a mouthpiece for the Prime Minister,” has enraged party loyalists, who view his platforming as an act of media sabotage against the opposition party.
Adding to the friction is Knight’s alleged attempt to bolster his own show by playing clips from Progressive Radio, the UPP’s flagship station. Critics see this as a blatant attempt to ride on the coattails of the very progress he continues to deride.
Progressive Radio has recently gained substantial traction, thanks in part to innovative programming such as the Monday Night Talk with Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle and the crowd-favorite morning show Morning Juice with the effervescent and increasingly influential Juicy Joan—a known rival of Knight.
Some supporters speculate that Knight’s criticism is not rooted in journalism but jealousy. “Progressive Radio is making waves. It’s gaining ground and shaping the narrative,” said one media analyst close to the party. “Knight can’t compete with that, so he’s tearing it down.”
This perceived campaign of slander may also have deeper political motives. Supporters point to the repeated targeting of UPP Chairperson Gisele Isaac, a strong, articulate leader and a central figure in the party’s strategic communications.
“This is not just about media bias,” said a prominent UPP figure. “It’s about undermining one of the most effective women in Antiguan politics today. Some people just can’t handle a strong, intelligent woman leading the charge.”
In light of these concerns, calls have intensified for regulatory intervention. UPP supporters are urging Observer Director Algernon ‘Serpent’ Watts, a sitting Member of Parliament within the UPP administration, to act.
While the notion of censorship raises legitimate questions about press freedom, supporters argue that there is a distinction between free speech and malicious misinformation disguised as commentary.
As the media landscape continues to shift, UPP supporters are being encouraged to rethink their mindset and allegiances. The message is clear: support Progressive Radio, where the party’s vision is amplified — not distorted. “It’s time we stop funding our own humiliation. Progressive Radio is our voice. Let’s use it.”
In a climate already rife with division, the Knight@Knight show stands accused of deepening the divide—not by informing the public, but by insulting them. The time may have come for serious introspection—not only from Dayne Knight, but from the Observer Radio leadership that enables him
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If UPP wins, press freedom done in Antigua.
Me nah like all the noise, but trying to shut down a show look bad too.
You can’t just silence people because you don’t like what they say.
If it’s lies, take it to court—not the airwaves.
Me used to listen Knight for jokes—now it feel too personal.
Knight@Knight always push buttons. That’s the show’s style.
This is not a letter but a political commentary, obviously written by the lipstick wearing piggy. Knight may be offensive in his style and delivery but everything he says about the UPP is true. UPPites loved it when he attacks Gaston. You Uppites called it journalism. So what is it now?
And neither Serpent nor useless DLP can stop Knight who is a majority shareholder in Observer.
Joan say Miss Night jarz bigger than fu she🤣