Career
During this time he became a controversial figure following the Labour Party Youth Organisation (Norwegian) membership scandal, for which he was sentenced to five months in jail. He served in the position of deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Oslo during the terms 1993–1997 and 1997–2001. During these terms he filled in for Bjørn Tore Godal and Jens Stoltenberg while they were appointed to cabinet positions.
Number longer active in political positions, he worked as a television and radio presenter in Metropol television and Kanal 24 respectively.
Hornslien has experienced harassment for his orientation.