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Dan Wootton obsessed with H &M

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BeverleyMakka · 22/07/2026 15:16

Why is Dan Wootton so obsessed and full of hatred for Harry & Meghan?

i recently listened to Spare on audible - purely because it was free and I was interested to see what he had to say. ( most of it was boring self indulgent crap imo)
predictably the algorithms have filled my YouTube with H &M stuff!

it seems there is a daily barrage of videos from DW about them, such vitriol from this man. It’s unhinged!
I mean don’t get me wrong, I’m no fan of theirs at all but Jesus he acts like they murdered his granny.
He’ll post a picture of one of them literally smiling and turn it into a massive conspiracy theory about smirking at the Queen on her deathbed or some utter nonsense

rant over!!!

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IndefatigableSusan · 28/07/2026 22:35

YourTruthorMine · 28/07/2026 21:40

I'm no DW fan, but there was 100% a witch hunt that led to him losing his job, I imagine several parties were behind it including the corrupt byline times & possibly H&M themselves

The threads here about it are interesting. 🧐

jeffgoldblum · 28/07/2026 23:07

BemusedAmerican · 28/07/2026 21:20

Wow! I just caught up with this thread. Many thanks to @adragoncalledaudrey, @BigWillyLittleTodger & @jeffgoldblum for defending me.

I mentioned early on in the thread that both DW & H use social media to make money, and that I didn't see a difference between them.

I tried watching a DW video once but found him annoying. However, he does allow comments.

I also want to know why H can make money off of books, social media, etc while DW is criticized for doing so.

I am not a DW fan but he was investigated by Metro and Scottish police for 6 months before the case was dismissed. DW seems to have decided to campaign for truth in media:

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/feb/21/dan-wootton-cleared-of-alleged-criminal-behaviour-after-six-month-investigation

So he is presumably sharing HIS truth with the world.

You have and would have done the same for me @BemusedAmerican! , facts remain important 😘

IAmATorturedPoet · 28/07/2026 23:48

IndefatigableSusan · 28/07/2026 22:35

The threads here about it are interesting. 🧐

I found a very interesting DW piece on Substack so I’ve linked it below. It’s a long read but DW goes into detail, some of it quite shocking, on what he (and his partner) were put through in an organised smear campaign to get rid of him.

It goes not only some way to explain why he speaks out as he does, but also why he is despised by supporters of H&M.

It’s DW sharing his truth.

archive.ph/v3vWI

jeffgoldblum · 28/07/2026 23:59

IAmATorturedPoet · 28/07/2026 23:48

I found a very interesting DW piece on Substack so I’ve linked it below. It’s a long read but DW goes into detail, some of it quite shocking, on what he (and his partner) were put through in an organised smear campaign to get rid of him.

It goes not only some way to explain why he speaks out as he does, but also why he is despised by supporters of H&M.

It’s DW sharing his truth.

archive.ph/v3vWI

Many thanks @IAmATorturedPoet! This is important stuff ! , it needs airing and it really explains why he’s doing the things he is doing! , honestly..fair play! , far from obsessed, he seems to fit the whistle blower territory now! 🤷‍♀️

Arjan · 29/07/2026 07:04

This is Piers Morgan last week discussing his firing from GMB due to Meghan Markle. It’s all astounding how she got away with trying to destroy his career and livelihood, on what we now know was mostly a pack of lies.

www.instagram.com/reel/DbGr-vtka4r/?igsh=bm0ybmQwbWc4M3A2

Justdancevance · 29/07/2026 09:13

Piers probably posted a few gifs on his twitter page to bully and torment her too so she had no choice but to run to the bosses and complain.

Arjan · 29/07/2026 10:40

Justdancevance · 29/07/2026 09:13

Piers probably posted a few gifs on his twitter page to bully and torment her too so she had no choice but to run to the bosses and complain.

It was because he was very vocal on TV immediately after the Oprah interview in pointing out what he viewed as lies and embellishments, I think he counted 17 lies, subsequently he was proven right by Harry walking back the racism claim and the kids title claims were lies too, , and he wasn’t the only one to cast doubt on her comments about claiming she was suicidal when pregnant and being turned away by palace employee HR. So it was a lot more than a few gifs on twitter.

He had her number immediately, she had a lot of influence at that point, and used it, to get people sacked from their jobs, the same wouldn’t happen now thankfully. Journalists have said a lot worse about her since then.

adragoncalledaudrey · 29/07/2026 12:46

I don’t think Piers has always covered himself with glory.

He was right on that occasion though and for him to be dismissed in the way that he was, was nothing short of a disgrace.

I believe that H&M truly thought they were riding on a crest of a wave following the OW interview.

They did not want pesky Piers rocking their boat.

It was a sorry state of affairs. Imagine being dismissed for stating your opinion about those who were miserly with the truth.

Imagine demanding someone be sacked for telling the truth.

IndefatigableSusan · 29/07/2026 12:53

IAmATorturedPoet · 28/07/2026 23:48

I found a very interesting DW piece on Substack so I’ve linked it below. It’s a long read but DW goes into detail, some of it quite shocking, on what he (and his partner) were put through in an organised smear campaign to get rid of him.

It goes not only some way to explain why he speaks out as he does, but also why he is despised by supporters of H&M.

It’s DW sharing his truth.

archive.ph/v3vWI

This is honestly chilling even if half true.
It explains why he seems so angry and focused on them.

Justdancevance · 29/07/2026 13:17

ITV seems strangely fond and supportive of the Sussex’s

From Alison Hammond, to Christ Shit to the various terrible shows.

Has Sky bought ITV, and aren’t they a bit more Sussex Skeptical ?

adragoncalledaudrey · 29/07/2026 13:38

Time will tell.

I absolutely do not like those trying to hold court, squashing down any unfavourable opinions and worse, trying to banish people for the ‘crime’ of seeing right through them. It is like a childish tantrum with terrible consequences.

It is pretty horrific to me.

adragoncalledaudrey · 29/07/2026 14:14

Anyway. I may actually watch DW’s section about the court goings on today.

It will be interesting to see if the insurance comes through or not.

I should imagine that they will be looking for any reason not to pay. Like someone exaggerating or lying.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 29/07/2026 15:10

Not often I swear on here, but fucking hell, that article, the masterminds of that campaign should be in prison. I don’t blame DW one bit, in fact I’m surprised he doesn’t do more videos on them, I hope eventually he gets his well deserved revenge, I will use that popular expression that’s used for HAM, good for him! 👏👏👏

In a series of conversations on X with my partner, who threatened her with legal action for the false claims against him, Sarah Data admitted to posting information fed to her by both my deranged ex and Byline Times, who had been working with Prince Harry to try and destroy me. She conceded she had done nothing to fact check the highly defamatory claims and apologised to my partner, claiming he was simply collateral damage in the Squad’s bid to cancel me.
In July 2023, when Byline Times began publishing a completely untrue series of hit pieces against me, the Sussex Squad began to crowd fund to continue the campaign of hate.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 29/07/2026 15:12

adragoncalledaudrey · 29/07/2026 13:38

Time will tell.

I absolutely do not like those trying to hold court, squashing down any unfavourable opinions and worse, trying to banish people for the ‘crime’ of seeing right through them. It is like a childish tantrum with terrible consequences.

It is pretty horrific to me.

I find it really sinister, even more so after reading that article.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 29/07/2026 15:30

I’m really pleased the OP started this thread, and thanks to
@IAmATorturedPoet for posting that article, it has really opened my eyes to the sinister workings of the squad and who is behind it which I was not aware of before, let’s hope it opens other people’s eyes who also may not be aware. I really feel for Dan, his partner, William, Catherine and Camilla who have had to suffer at their hands.

IAmATorturedPoet · 29/07/2026 15:41

BigWillyLittleTodger · 29/07/2026 15:30

I’m really pleased the OP started this thread, and thanks to
@IAmATorturedPoet for posting that article, it has really opened my eyes to the sinister workings of the squad and who is behind it which I was not aware of before, let’s hope it opens other people’s eyes who also may not be aware. I really feel for Dan, his partner, William, Catherine and Camilla who have had to suffer at their hands.

It’s a real eye opener isn’t it.

It really is shocking and highlights just how sinister the squad are and the lengths they will go to.
I’m sure there are a lot of people that aren’t aware of what’s been going on so it’s good to have it all there in black and white (with receipts).

IAmATorturedPoet · 29/07/2026 15:56

adragoncalledaudrey · 29/07/2026 14:14

Anyway. I may actually watch DW’s section about the court goings on today.

It will be interesting to see if the insurance comes through or not.

I should imagine that they will be looking for any reason not to pay. Like someone exaggerating or lying.

I’ll probably tune in too, that’ll be a first for me!

Having read Anthony White KC’s strong argument for indemnity costs for ANL I think, with or without insurance, Harry’s going to be squealing all the way to the bank!

BigWillyLittleTodger · 29/07/2026 16:27

I’m going to tune in as well!

Justdancevance · 29/07/2026 16:33

Perhaps the new owners of ITV might want a more balanced approach to Royal Coverage.

Dan and Piers might get a call 😀

jeffgoldblum · 29/07/2026 16:35

I’m busy 👋 , but will definitely try and have a look too!

jeffgoldblum · 29/07/2026 16:36

Justdancevance · 29/07/2026 16:33

Perhaps the new owners of ITV might want a more balanced approach to Royal Coverage.

Dan and Piers might get a call 😀

Well the morning viewing figures did plummet dramatically when he left….his guest appearance recently was very popular…..

IAmATorturedPoet · 29/07/2026 17:01

Justdancevance · 29/07/2026 16:33

Perhaps the new owners of ITV might want a more balanced approach to Royal Coverage.

Dan and Piers might get a call 😀

I wouldn’t rule it out 😄

bluegreygreen · 29/07/2026 17:34

Have been following the thread with interest.

I watched a few of DW's videos some time ago but they're not to my taste - a bit too sensational, and vary by which guest is there. I don't think I've ever watched a PM programme.
That said, I think the way both have been treated is horrendous.

I don't think the Sussex Squad/H&M have the same power to affect people now. In my opinion, that was part of the social media frenzy around BLM.
There are other causes at present that are resulting in people losing their positions if they don't happen to say the right thing.

Piers Morgan has recently started a spin-off (from his news channel, Piers Morgan Uncensored) called Uncensored Royals, hosted by Jo Elvin (previous host of Palace Confidential) and Katie Nicholl (Vanity Fair / previous DM).

(I watched the first episode of UR, which is how I discovered what PM is now doing.)

AnAutumnCrow · 29/07/2026 17:56

jeffgoldblum · 27/07/2026 11:58

No , I found your information very interesting and relevant, although I am on the ANL thread I didn’t delve deeply into byline apart from the surface!
and of course byline times is not derailing, it is very relevant to Dan wootens “ obsession “ with h and m …which is the topic in the op and the original question!
carry on!

I’m just reading the thread and catching up now, while following the ANL trial and reactions online.

It’s very interesting to see the reaction of HaM fans to the Mosley / Byline connection.

Skittish, I’d say. Which does go toward answering the OP’s original set of questions about Dan Wootten’s keen interest in the HaM and their fandom, I’d say.

(Don’t forget we must legally acknowledge that Byline Times and Byline Investigates are separately registered. However they are both under the ‘Byline umbrella’.)

jeffgoldblum · 29/07/2026 18:10

AnAutumnCrow · 29/07/2026 17:56

I’m just reading the thread and catching up now, while following the ANL trial and reactions online.

It’s very interesting to see the reaction of HaM fans to the Mosley / Byline connection.

Skittish, I’d say. Which does go toward answering the OP’s original set of questions about Dan Wootten’s keen interest in the HaM and their fandom, I’d say.

(Don’t forget we must legally acknowledge that Byline Times and Byline Investigates are separately registered. However they are both under the ‘Byline umbrella’.)

Yes ! , it’s always best to stick to facts autumn , talking of the ANL thread and seeing that @bluegreygreenhas joined us here …..I’m beginning to see or feel that there is some sort of cross over between these topics?
I can’t quite put my thoughts into coherent words right now …but something is waving at me ! , do either of you see what I mean?