Celebrity Big Brother Drama: Shocking Nominations Increase Tensions Among Houseguests
Real Housewives’ Lauren Simon racked up six votes to put her in the frame for the first eviction alongside Gary Goldsmith, who was previously chosen to face the public vote by house guest Sharon Osbourne.
In brutal fashion, Louis laid into Zeze Mills in the Diary Room. He said bluntly: “There’s more talented people in the house than her.
“Her celebrity status is undeserved, if I’m honest with you. She’s the least known person in the house.”
After the nominations were revealed, the housemates splintered off and quickly began talking about each other.
Love Island winner Ekin-Su Culculoglu had her own theory as to why Lauren was up for eviction.
She said in the Diary Room: “I think, maybe, some people see her as a threat, maybe Zeze. I just didn’t see her get up and say sorry, no empathy and I just thought ‘wow’.”
Louis, Sharon and Lauren discussed Zeze too, and the Irish music manager was once again brutal in his assessment.
He said: “She hasn’t done anything. In her life.”
Defending the YouTube star, Sharon said: “Come on. She’s done a lot for herself. She presents. She’s done well for herself and I admire that.”
Lauren said: “She’s started getting on my nerves a lot.”
Earlier in the episode Lauren broke down in tears after learning the result of nominations.
In the Diary Room, Lauren told Big Brother: “I’m obviously a bit tired. I’m emotional. It was a bit of a shock but I knew that we’ve all voted and someone had to leave. I’m having such a nice time. I feel that there’s obviously more than two people who have voted for me in that room. I’m struggling with not knowing who it is.
“I don’t like living with snakes. I am who I am. I try to be the best I can be and get on with everybody. But I suppose I’m Marmite, you love me or you hate me.”
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Celebrity Big Brother line-up
So who are the 13 stars expected to appear in the Celebrity Big Brother house? Central Recorder’s Jamie Downham takes a look…
Louis Walsh – Irish boyband manager who has never knowingly backed down from a fight and is not above pulling rank over the double bed
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu – As we know from Love Island, the Ek-ster is capable of throwing about some dramatics to claw her way to the final
Levi Roots – Reggae Reggae Sauce sauce packs a bit of a kick, but its inventor seems quite mild-mannered. Will that change under pressure?
Fern Britton – The former This Morning star called out Phillip Schofield – don’t think she won’t do the same to anyone who tangles with her
Colson Smith – You’ll probably know him best as Corrie’s Craig Tinker – but prepare to find out he’s not much like his character
David Potts – Ibiza Weekender’s breakout star has left that show behind – as well as his trousers by the look of things
Gary Goldsmith – Kate Middleton’s uncle is a big signing for ITV, but has proved a divisive booking among viewers
Marisha Wallace – It’s not CBB without the role of ‘American who doesn’t know what they’ve let themselves in for’ and she’s doing brilliantly
Nikita Kuzmin – The Strictly pro is coming onto the show fresh off the show’s tour. Poor lad probably just wants a rest
Zeze Mills – the social media star has a “no holds barred interview style” – and she hasn’t backed away from calling people (well, Louis) out
Bradley Riches – The actor played kindly James McEwan in Netflix hit Heartstopper and he seems just as sweet in the house
Lauren Simon – She’s a Real Housewives of Cheshire star and you really don’t get on that show by being shy and retiring