Annie Knight Steps Into Political Scandal With Shocking Offer To Texas Candidate

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is facing a new kind of campaign distraction, and it has nothing to do with policy. Instead, the Democrat’s Instagram activity has sparked headlines after an Axios review revealed that his official account follows a number of adult performers, escorts, and OnlyFans creators. Now, one of those creators is publicly embracing the attention and adding fuel to the fire. Australian OnlyFans star Annie Knight, a model with nearly half a million followers across platforms, has stepped forward to support Talarico in a way no political strategist could have predicted. As the online chatter intensified, Knight offered the Senate hopeful a complimentary subscription to her page, injecting humor, shock, and a very unexpected endorsement into a race that had previously centered on faith-driven messaging and economic fairness.

Talarico, a former middle-school teacher competing for a U.S. Senate seat, has repeatedly used his Christian faith as a foundation for his campaign narrative. But his Instagram connections tell a different kind of story, at least according to critics.

After Axios revealed that Talarico’s official account follows multiple adult content creators, the candidate’s team quickly responded. His spokesperson said he “follows back and engages with supporters who have large followings” and does not vet their backgrounds. The attempt to quiet the controversy only amplified the conversation online, where screenshots and commentary spread quickly.

Enter Annie Knight, and an offer that sent the internet into hysteria.

Rather than distancing herself, Annie Knight publicly backed Talarico and turned the attention into a moment of viral opportunity. The model, known for her confident, outspoken online presence, made her stance clear, telling The Blast that she’s more than willing to “support” the candidate at no cost.

“I’m happy to support James, and if he wants to see what the fuss is about, my OnlyFans subscription is on me,” Knight said. “If following a few naughty accounts makes him curious, I’m more than happy to show him the real fun behind the screens.”

The scrutiny surrounding James Talarico’s social-media activity intensified after reports revealed a pattern of likes and follows tied to accounts associated with adult entertainment. Earlier this year, he “liked” posts from an Austin-based Instagram user who also appears on EscortBook.com, a platform that describes itself as the “#1 content management system in the escort industry.” While the photos he interacted with did not contain nudity, the connection quickly raised eyebrows due to the creator’s presence on paid adult platforms.

Talarico’s public account also follows several Instagram pages belonging to adult film actors and creators, including @honky_tonkangel (Giselle Palmer), as well as other profiles whose matching usernames appear on sites like datingpornstar.com and escortstate.com. Many of these accounts feature provocative imagery and link out to explicit content on external platforms, including OnlyFans.

His campaign pushed back hard on the narrative. According to spokesperson JT Ennis, “James has never subscribed to OnlyFans or an escort service,” and was unaware of how these women made money. Ennis added that Talarico does not judge the individuals behind the accounts and would not participate in efforts to shame them, calling that stance consistent with his Christian values.

The campaign also clarified that Talarico has engaged with only one of the accounts, which included a brief message exchange consisting solely of a “thank you” after the user shared an Instagram Stories promoting his campaign.

Before the Instagram controversy erupted, Talarico had been enjoying a wave of positive momentum, thanks in part to an undated video circulating in October of former President Barack Obama praising him as “terrific” and “really talented.” The resurfaced clip boosted his visibility, but the timing also meant that the Instagram revelations hit just as his campaign was gaining traction.

Now, instead of headlines about his platform or Obama’s endorsement, the buzz is dominated by jokes, memes, and fan commentary about who he follows online.