Candace Owens has again stirred controversy with new claims in her ongoing podcast series investigating the life of Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In the latest episode of her series titled Bride of Charlie, Owens suggested that Erika may have once moved in the same social circles as disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein during her time in New York.
The claims, which Owens herself described as a “growing hunch,” have triggered intense debate online because they rely largely on unnamed sources and unverified accounts.
Candace Owens raises new questions about Erika Kirk
Candace Owens first discussed the theory during the March 10 episode of her podcast. She told listeners that she believed Erika Kirk might have crossed paths with Jeffrey Epstein while working around the New York modeling industry years earlier.
According to Owens, the idea developed after several unnamed individuals allegedly contacted her with information about Erika’s past activities. Owens claimed that these sources said Erika had been seen taking meetings at the New York offices of the modeling agency Next Model Management.
During the episode, Owens suggested that those meetings may have been connected to housing arrangements for models coming to New York from Eastern Europe. She argued that the circumstances raised questions about what role Erika may have had in the modeling world at that time.
However, Owens also acknowledged that she has not confirmed whether Erika and Epstein actually met.
Connection to the Next Model Management office
In the podcast episode, Owens focused heavily on Next Model Management, a well-known modeling agency that has offices in major cities around the world.
Owens claimed that eyewitnesses remembered Erika attending meetings at the company’s New York office. According to her account, the meetings were reportedly connected to arranging real estate or housing for models arriving in the city.
Owens also suggested that Jeffrey Epstein frequently visited the office because of a friendship with Faith Kates, one of the agency’s co-founders. She claimed that Epstein’s presence around the office might mean Erika could have encountered him there.
These claims have not been independently verified, and Owens did not provide documents or direct evidence during the podcast.
Questions about Erika Kirk’s professional background
Owens also questioned the timeline of Erika Kirk’s real estate work. In the podcast, she said she has been trying to confirm when Erika may have received a real estate license in New York.
According to Owens, the alleged meetings at the modeling agency raised questions about how Erika could have been involved in real estate-related arrangements at that time.
During the episode, Owens openly asked:
- Who were the clients Erika was helping
- What kind of financial or housing arrangements were involved
- Whether those activities were connected to the modeling industry
Owens said she would like Erika to respond publicly to these questions.
Owens says she did not contact Erika for comment
Owens admitted during the episode that she did not reach out to Erika Kirk for comment before releasing the podcast. She said she had previously sent an email that went unanswered and chose not to contact her again before publishing the episode.
Instead, Owens asked listeners to send tips if they had interacted with Erika during her time in New York.
She told her audience that if Erika wants to remain a public figure, her background should be open to scrutiny. Owens framed the investigation as an attempt to uncover details about Erika’s past that she believes have not been fully explained.
Part of a broader podcast investigation
The claims are part of Owens’ multi-episode podcast series titled Bride of Charlie. The series began after the death of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was killed during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in September 2025.
Owens has used the podcast to examine Erika Kirk’s biography, career history, and personal connections. She has repeatedly questioned aspects of Erika’s background and has suggested there may be details that deserve further investigation.
Supporters of Owens argue that she is simply asking questions and examining public records. Critics, however, say the series relies heavily on speculation and unnamed sources.
Strong reactions online
The latest episode has led to heated discussions across social media platforms. Some people say Owens is raising legitimate questions about a public figure connected to a high-profile political figure.
Others argue the claims are irresponsible because they rely on speculation rather than confirmed evidence.
Critics also point out that Owens herself described the Epstein connection as a “hunch,” which they say shows that the allegation has not been proven.
Because Epstein’s network and associations remain a highly sensitive topic, any suggestion of links to public figures tends to attract strong reactions.
Erika Kirk has not responded to the new claims
So far, Erika Kirk has not publicly responded to Owens’ latest podcast episode or the new allegations about Epstein’s social circle.
However, she previously asked Owens to stop speculating about the circumstances surrounding Charlie Kirk’s death. That earlier response suggested frustration with the ongoing attention surrounding her personal life and past.
It remains unclear whether she will address the new claims directly.
