Australian singer-turned-actress Holly Valance has finally addressed the explosive controversy surrounding her latest single, “No Apologies,” a provocative track that openly endorsed Pauline Hanson and her upcoming documentary film Hanson Unfiltered. The song, released independently in late January 2026, was abruptly removed from Apple Music and Spotify within 72 hours of launch, sparking accusations of censorship and igniting a fierce culture-war debate across Australia and beyond.

In her first in-depth interview since the takedown, Valance spoke exclusively to Sky News Australia on February 1, 2026, calling the removal “a shocking secret the tech giants don’t want you to know.” She claimed the platforms bowed to “coordinated pressure from activist groups and woke executives” who labeled the track “hate speech” and “dangerous misinformation.” The song’s lyrics — which include lines such as “They call it woke, I call it weak / Pauline’s got the truth we need” — directly referenced Hanson’s hardline stance on immigration, climate policy, and “Australian values.”

Valance, 43, who rose to fame in the early 2000s with hits like “Kiss Kiss” before pivoting to acting (Neighbours, Entourage), said she wrote the song as a direct response to what she sees as “the silencing of ordinary Australians.” “I’m not ashamed of supporting Pauline,” she stated. “She’s been saying for decades what millions of people quietly think. The fact that Big Tech can erase a song overnight because it supports a legally elected senator proves how fragile free speech really is in 2026.”

The removal has only amplified the track’s reach. Unofficial uploads and mirror links have spread rapidly across X, Rumble, and Telegram, where the song has been streamed millions of times. Valance revealed she is now distributing it independently through her website and physical vinyl pressings, declaring: “They tried to kill it, but they just gave it oxygen. I’m having the last laugh — and so are the people who actually want to hear what I have to say.”

Pauline Hanson herself weighed in on social media, calling Valance “brave” and “a true patriot.” The One Nation leader posted: “Holly’s song says what the elites won’t let us say. They can ban it from Apple Music, but they can’t ban the truth from Australian hearts.” Hanson’s forthcoming documentary — which Valance’s song was intended to promote — focuses on her three-decade political career, alleged media bias, and her warnings about multiculturalism and climate policy.

The backlash against Valance has been swift and severe. Progressive commentators accused her of “platforming racism” and “normalizing far-right extremism.” Several former co-stars and industry figures distanced themselves, with one prominent Australian actor tweeting: “Disappointing to see Holly align herself with division and hate.” Others, however, rallied to her defense, arguing that the takedown proves a dangerous precedent for artistic freedom. Conservative radio host Alan Jones called the removal “Stalinist” and “an attack on free expression.”

Valance remains unapologetic. “I knew exactly what I was doing,” she told the interviewer. “This isn’t about left or right — it’s about whether we still have the right to speak without being erased. If my song makes people uncomfortable, good. That’s the point. Silence is compliance.”

As the controversy continues to dominate Australian headlines, the song’s removal has paradoxically boosted its visibility. Unofficial streams have surpassed 5 million plays across alternative platforms, and vinyl pre-orders have sold out within hours. Valance hinted she may release a follow-up track titled “Unplugged & Uncancelled” in the coming weeks.

Whether No Apologies becomes a cultural flashpoint or fades as another fleeting controversy, one thing is clear: Holly Valance has reignited a fierce debate about free speech, cancel culture, and the limits of artistic expression in 2026. And with Pauline Hanson’s film still on track for release, the fallout is far from over.

For now, Valance is standing firm — laughing last, and laughing loudest.