HGTV’s Erin Napier erupts at fans after being slammed for refusing to ‘celebrate’ Charlie Kirk’s d3ath

One of HGTV’s most popular faces found herself in the middle of a social media firestorm after facing backlash for comments about the d3ath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Hours after Kirk was fatally sh0t in Utah on Wednesday, Home Town star Erin Napier took to her Instagram Story, sharing a brief but pointed message that immediately divided followers.

‘Only the demonized celebrate d3ath,’ Napier wrote.

The 40-year-old interior designer — who, alongside her husband Ben, has built a small-town renovation empire in Mississippi — quickly followed up with a fiery post addressing the hostile responses she had received.

‘I am revolted by some of the comments in my DMs,’ she wrote. ‘Unfollow me, immediately, if you could be one of those comments. Christ, have mercy on us all.’

The drama didn’t end there.

Home Town star Erin Napier (pictured right with husband Ben Napier) found herself in the middle of a social media firestorm after facing backlash for comments about the ath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Hours after Kirk was fatally shot in Utah on Wednesday, Napier took to her Instagram Story, sharing a brief but pointed message that immediately divided followers (Kirk pictured in July)

On Friday, Napier went further, posting screenshots of specific messages from followers who were outraged by her stance.

One follower threatened to toss Napier’s products, unfollow her across all platforms, and stop watching her hit show Home Town.

Napier’s blunt caption: ‘Because I will not celebrate murd3r.’

Another message came from someone identifying as a psychiatrist, who accused her of supporting Kirk.

‘Really Erin? You are homeschooling your precious children in LAUREL, MS (of all places) to prevent something like this from happening to them,’ the user wrote.

‘This guy was ALL FOR IT. He d!ed for what he believed in. God have mercy on his soul because I do not.’

The same follower quoted Kirk’s words after the 2023 Nashville school sh00ting, where he defended gI-n aths as ‘a prudent deal’ for Second Amendment rights.

Erin fired back without holding back: ‘You know nothing about why I am homeschooling my children, you sick goblin.’

The 40-year-old interior designer — who, alongside her husband Ben, has built a small-town renovation empire in Mississippi — quickly followed up with a fiery post addressing the hostile responses she had received

‘I am revolted by some of the comments in my DMs,’ she wrote. ‘Unfollow me, immediately, if you could be one of those comments. Christ, have mercy on us all’

Another critic simply told Napier, ‘Thanks for making an unfollow easy peasy.

Napier’s response was consistent: ‘Because I will not celebrate murd3r.’

Kirk, 31, was k!lled during an outdoor debate at Utah Valley University on September 10.

He is survived by his wife Erika and their two young children: a three-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son.

By Friday morning, President Trump confirmed that 22-year-old Tyler Robinson had been arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, and other charges.

Napier’s online clash comes just as Kirk’s widow, Erika, publicly addressed the tragedy for the first time.

In a video released through Turning Point USA, she shared heartfelt words about her late husband.

‘Charlie loved, loved life,’ she said. ‘He loved his children, and he loved me with all of his heart. He made sure I knew that every day. He was the perfect father. He was the perfect husband.’

Napier’s online clash comes just as Kirk’s widow, Erika, publicly addressed the tragedy for the first time

Erin and Ben Napier have become prominent figures in the home renovation television landscape through their HGTV series Home Town, which premiered in 2016.

The Napiers’ influence extends beyond Home Town, with the success of their spin-off series Home Town Takeover further solidifying their position in the industry.

The franchise’s expansion includes additional projects like Home Town: Ben’s Workshop and Home Town Kickstart.

The war of words also comes after Jurassic World star Chris Pratt took to social media to offer thoughts on the assassination.

The actor shared on X: ‘Praying for Charlie Kirk right now, for his wife and young children, for our country. We need God’s grace. God help us.’

Pratt’s wife Katherine Schwarzenegger also responded to the shooting by reposting a tweet from her mother Maria Shriver.

The post read: ‘This is a violent act of hate that we all must denounce, all of us, regardless of party. This is reprehensible, horrendous violence that affects each and every one of us.’

This Is Us star Mandy Moore also took to her Instagram Stories to share a message posted by Momsdemandaction.org which read: ‘Gun violence doesn’t care about ideology.’

The actress offered her own caption as well, writing: ‘There is no room for political violence in this discourse. Ever.

‘You can disagree with someone’s beliefs but this is a terrifying consequence of the world we’re living in and it’s a cancer.’

Moore concluded: ‘I can’t stop thinking about Charlie Kirk’s wife and their small kids. My heart is with them and all who loved him.’

She later shared a second post that noted a school shooting occurred around the same time that Kirk was killed.

‘Bullets don’t know and don’t care if you are a Republican or Democrat,’ the original poster wrote, adding that it was ‘time for Republicans and Democrats to find a way to work together to reduce gun violence’.

Chris Pratt’s wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, also responded to the shooting by reposting a tweet from her mother Maria Shriver

Mandy Moore took to her Instagram Stories to share a message posted by Momsdemandaction.org which read: ‘Gun violence doesn’t care about ideology’

The This Is Us actress then offered her own caption by writing: ‘There is no room for political violence in this discourse. Ever’

Moore shared a second repost later that noted a school shooting occurred around the same time that Kirk was killed. ‘Bullets don’t know and don’t care if you are a Republican or Democrat,’ the original poster wrote

Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol reposted a statement shared by Turning Point USA – which was co-founded by Kirk

‘It is with heavy heart that we confirm that Charles James Kirk has been murdered by a gunshot that took place during Turning Point USA’s “The American Comeback Tour” campus event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.

‘May he be received into the merciful arms of our loving Savior, who suffered and d!ed for Charlie.’

The message concluded with: ‘We ask that everyone keep his family and loved ones in your prayers. We ask that you please respect their privacy and dignity at this time.’

Candace Cameron Bure shared a photo of Kirk to her main Instagram page as well as the message: ‘We love you Charlie. Well done good and faithful servant.’

Jake Paul took to X and wrote: ‘Charlie Kirk got sh0t for telling the truth. That is literally it.

‘What a mentally s!ck time we are living through. We need god more than ever. Praying for Charlie’s family and praying for these evil people to heal.’

Danica Patri!k shared a post from Upward News to her Instagram Stories which announced Kirk’s death.

‘The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,’ he wrote

‘This has not sat right with me all day. I met Charlie a year ago when he had me on his live podcast to discuss the paternity scandal that I was facing,’ Echard wrote. ‘He provided me with a platform to seek justice when hardly anyone else mainstream would.

‘What really stood out to me was how in between commercial breaks, he would immediately turn to me and ask me questions about myself. He genuinely was trying to get to know me, and came across as just a normal guy that wanted to help however he could.’

‘That’s the Charlie I met. The one that smiled widely when he spoke of his family and the one that acknowledged everyone in the room when he walked in,’ Echard continued.

‘Many famous people won’t do that, as I’ve seen. It takes a certain type of humility to do so. May he rest in peace.”