Celebrity Big Brother’s first evictee Michael Fabricant has been branded ‘gross’ for a comment about JoJo Siwa’s sexuality just days after Mickey Rourke’s vile homophobic remark
Michael Fabricant has shocked Celebrity Big Brother fans with his “gross” comment towards housemate JoJo Siwa. The former Conservative MP was the first star to be evicted from the house on Friday evening and he didn’t waste any time in giving his verdict on the housemates.
Despite the show only kicking off on Monday, there has been plenty of drama and scandal already. On Wednesday night, viewers were outraged by Mickey Rourke’s vile homophobic comment towards JoJo and fat-shaming Donna Preston. Mickey was even issued a formal warning about his behaviour following the comment made towards housemate JoJo, who was left in tears by Mickey’s remark about her sexuality.
Many viewers branded his warning not strong enough and urged for him to be kicked off the show. However, Michael has followed suit as he made a comment about JoJo while on the spin-off show, Late and Live.
He discussed JoJo’s close bond with Love Island star Chris Hughes, who was there to comfort her earlier in the week when she was hurt by Mickey. A clip of the pals played on the live show of them dancing in the garden.
Michael offered his commentary on the pair, as he claimed there is something brewing between JoJo and Chris romantically and teased: “What is going on?” JoJo came out as a lesbian in January 2021 and is currently in a relationship with girlfriend Kath Ebbs.
Despite JoJo being open about her sexuality and having made it clear she is not attracted to men, Michael claimed she could be bi-sexual due to her connection with Chris.
Viewers quickly slammed Michael for the remark, as they questioned why JoJo isn’t being respected for who she is. One said: “Trying to insinuate JoJo and Chris have something more going on is gross tbh, JoJo is just a touchy feely person and she’s gotten closest to Chris in the house that’s it.”
Another added: “I love #jojo and #chris’s dynamic. real brother sister friendship. absolutely NO hint of flirting or anything Michael.” Someone else commented: “Michael on big brother late and live saying jojo likes chris and bisexual like what’s with theses people trying to make that girl straight I can’t understand it.”
A fourth shared: “What we’re NOT going to do is insinuate that JoJo could be bi and that there’s a romance between her & Chris. They are VERY close & touchy feely, but Chris was the same with Kem on Love Island.
“He’s just like that with his friends. JoJo is a lesbian, respect that.” Another quipped: “Bro what the hell? Can jojo catch a break why is everyone so adamant that she ISN’T a lesbian? michael as someone in the community you shouldn’t be insinuating that lesbians can become straight or bisexual. she has said multiple times she’s a lesbian.”
Someone simply asked: “What is it with people wanting to convert JoJo?,” as one fan shared: “‘what is going on’ and jojo is a literal lesbian, Michael is insufferable.”
In the shocking homophobic moment from earlier in the week, Mickey asked JoJo: “Do you like girls or boys?” After revealing that her partner is non-binary, Mickey responded: “If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore.”
He later asked Chris if everyone has to vote one another out of the house. Mickey said: “I’m going to vote the lesbian out real quick.” JoJo, who overheard, told him: “That’s homophobic, if that was your reasoning,” while Chris told Mickey he couldn’t say that.
After asking JoJo where the smoking area is, Mickey exclaimed: “I need a fag.” He then gestured to JoJo and said: “I’m not talking to you.” The moment left JoJo in tears, while Chris comforted her. Shortly after the remark, Mickey was called to the Diary Room by Big Brother, and given a stern warning.
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