Steve Hilton

About

Political commentator, former television host, and political figure known for hosting the Fox News program The Next Revolution from 2017 to 2023 and for being the Republican nominee in the 2026 California gubernatorial election. He is also known for sharing political commentary, policy discussions, and videos about California government on TikTok with over 120,000 followers.

Before fame

He studied philosophy, politics, and economics at Oxford University before working in advertising and political consulting. His American media breakthrough came in 2017 when he began hosting his own weekly Fox News program The Next Revolution. He began posting content on TikTok in July 2025 and ran for governor of California in 2026.

Trivia

He is the author of several books including More Human, Positive Populism, and Califailure. He became a naturalized United States citizen in 2021 and renounced his British citizenship in 2025. He has hosted the podcasts California Rebel Base, The Steve Hilton Show, and Big Ideas Book Club.

Family life

He was born in London, England, to Hungarian parents who fled the country's communist government. He married public relations executive Rachel Whetstone in 2008, and they have two sons named Ben and Sonny. He moved to California with his family in 2012.

Associated with

He served as director of strategy and senior adviser to British Prime Minister David Cameron from 2010 to 2012.