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Top LGBTQ Influencers on Instagram in UK (2026)

Discover the top LGBTQ influencers on Instagram in UK for 2026 and meet the British queer Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right partners.

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Who Are the Top LGBTQ Influencers on Instagram in UK?

Explore the top LGBTQ influencers on Instagram in UK for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover British Instagrammers in the LGBTQ niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Emma Willis

    @emmawillisofficialInstagramUnited Kingdom

    💜 Love Is Blind UK 🎤 The Voice UK 🪩 Strictly Come Dancing 🍽 Cooking With The Stars

    Mentions
    @tomindeed@tomindeed@bbcstrictly@bbcstrictly@neilmoodie@neilmoodie+4@amandahbowen, @mrantondubeke, @peteburkill, @attitudemag
    Followers2.1M
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes10.1K
    Audience quality score62/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Kingdom54.6%
    Ireland13.6%
    France4.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner21.1%
    Mommy15.8%
    Fashion11.6%

  2. 2. John Barrowman MBE

    @johnscotbarrowmanInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, London, Westminster

    No bio

    Hashtags#lgbtq#love#foryou#music
    Mentions
    @dragoncon@dragoncon@msbernadetteb@msbernadetteb@elhofferdesign@elhofferdesign+3@keithjackofficial, @bbcradio2, @scottmale
    Followers1.3M
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes1.9K
    Audience quality score53/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Kingdom37.0%
    United States25.0%
    Brazil6.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner20.8%
    Mommy13.0%
    Cat Owner13.0%

  3. 3. Demi Sims

    @demsimsInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, London, Westminster

    BAMS 🏳️‍🌈 House of sims @netflix My Brand - @racingagainsthumans My podcast -@simsquaredpodcast Agent -

    Hashtags#sheinbigsalesday#sheinblackfriday#sheincybermonday#sheinforall
    Mentions
    @shein_gb@shein_gb@sheinofficial@sheinofficial@edenentertainmentgroup@edenentertainmentgroup+2@drlukathwal, @smiledesignbyash
    Followers563K
    Engagement rate0.6%
    Average likes3K
    Audience quality score53/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201920202021202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Kingdom55.7%
    United States14.2%
    Italy4.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion23.6%
    Dog Owner13.9%
    Mommy10.1%

  4. 4. Sarah Keyworth

    @sarah_keyworthInstagramUnited Kingdom, Scotland, Edinburgh

    Keys 🔑 Podcast: @thankfckforthat @buttonboyspod Radio show: Are You A Boy Or A Girl?

    Hashtags#comedy#jokes#standup#pibling
    Mentions
    @roywoodjr@roywoodjr@cbcgem@cbcgem
    Followers468K
    Engagement rate2.2%
    Average likes81.5K
    Audience quality score57/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.6%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Kingdom22.9%
    India20.5%
    United States20.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Arts15.7%
    Graphic Designer13.5%
    Photography12.4%

  5. 5. Jessica Kellgren-Fozard

    @jessicaoutoftheclosetInstagramUnited Kingdom

    🇬🇧Content Creator / YouTuber 🤟Deaf & Disabled Activist 👭Half of @jessieandclaud 🌈LGBTQ+ 🍼 Montessori Mama 👗Vintage Lifestyle

    Hashtags#disabilitypricetag#yassification#queerculture#dragculture
    Mentions
    @scopecharity@scopecharity
    Followers433K
    Engagement rate1.6%
    Average likes6.7K
    Audience quality score46/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.9%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States24.5%
    United Kingdom15.1%
    Canada7.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Cat Owner20.7%
    Dog Owner17.8%
    Travel8.6%

  6. 6. Reece King

    @reeceking_InstagramUnited Kingdom, England, London, Westminster

    @supa.worldwide

    Mentions
    @brits@brits@maximilianraynor@maximilianraynor@warnermusicuk@warnermusicuk+7@theperfectmagazine, @londonfashionweek, @attitudemag, @snxtchin, @munya99, @cliffjoannou, @davidkomalondon
    Followers340K
    Engagement rate1.6%
    Average likes2.8K
    Audience quality score91/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.6%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States25.8%
    France9.1%
    United Kingdom6.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion18.1%
    Model13.2%
    Photography12.5%

  7. 7. Anthony Cushion

    @antcushionInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, South East, Southampton

    Our life, as we renovate beautiful spaces! 🏡 quite literally building @studiototeda 📩

    Hashtags#renovation#couplegoals#home#relatable
    Followers314K
    Engagement rate1.3%
    Average likes6.8K
    Audience quality score56/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.7%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States19.7%
    United Kingdom8.5%
    France7.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner17.0%
    Music11.0%
    Fashion10.2%

  8. 8. ELLA MORGAN 🦋

    @ellamorgancInstagramUnited Kingdom

    Award Winning Trans Advocate & Speaker, BAFTA Nominated TV Personality & @switchboardlgbt Patron🏳️‍⚧️ Presenter,Actress,Icon✨

    Hashtags#celebsgodating#rainbowhonours#awards#imawinnerbaby
    Mentions
    @kathysledge@kathysledge@tomreadwilson@tomreadwilson@montytrackstar@montytrackstar+7@lil_bit_of_chiz, @suranne_jones, @cfalbs, @gettyimages, @rainbowhonours, @hldtalent, @muacosmetics
    Followers259K
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes4.6K
    Audience quality score68/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.1%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Kingdom80.0%
    United States4.4%
    India1.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion14.8%
    Dog Owner11.6%
    Music8.4%

  9. 9. Joe Polito

    @journeybyjoeInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, South East, Kent

    ✈ no risk, no story 🗺️ lgbtq+ travel & lifestyle 📍Founder @cayatravels 🎥 @lonelyplanet correspondent

    Hashtags#zhangjiajie#zhangjiajienationalpark#bungeejumping#bungee
    Followers245K
    Engagement rate1.4%
    Average likes5.9K
    Audience quality score62/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.4%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States23.8%
    United Kingdom21.4%
    India16.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Travel15.3%
    Photography14.1%
    Fashion11.8%

  10. 10. T H O M A S B E A T T I E

    @iamthomasbeattieInstagramUnited Kingdom

    ✖️⚽️ Former Professional Athlete 🇬🇧 ✖️💼 Hedge Fund Founder ✖️🎯 Investor @drinkolipop @slatemilk @therabody ✖️🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Advocate 📍🇸🇬 🇺🇸

    Hashtags#bali
    Mentions
    @chelseafc@chelseafc@commongoalorg@commongoalorg
    Followers233K
    Engagement rate4.7%
    Average likes10.9K
    Audience quality score21/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.4%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Brazil24.7%
    Singapore14.3%
    Thailand13.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Travel15.2%
    Fitness12.1%
    Food12.1%

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How We Rank the Top LGBTQ Influencers on Instagram in UK

Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

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Who are the top LGBTQ influencers on Instagram in UK in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top LGBTQ influencers on Instagram in UK is Emma Willis with 2.1M followers, followed by John Barrowman MBE and Demi Sims. This ranking lists 319 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

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Start with this ranking of 319 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top LGBTQ influencers on Instagram in UK ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for LGBTQ influencers on Instagram in UK?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 1.4%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

How much do LGBTQ influencers on Instagram in UK charge per post?

Rates depend mainly on follower count, engagement rate, content format and usage rights, so prices vary widely even within the same ranking. Heepsy shows a price estimate on each creator's full profile: click "Unlock full profile" and sign up for free to see pricing, audience demographics, authenticity and growth.

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