Big Brother 8 News Thread

ROCK legend Prince is set to stun the contestants with an impromptu private gig.

The pint-sized star is a huge fan and asked his management to arrange an appearance — either in the BB garden or screened in the house from a London studio.

Prince, whose hits include When Doves Cry and Purple Rain, announced seven shows at the O2 Arena last month as part of a 21-date UK tour.

The remaining dates will be surprise gigs around the UK — with one live on BB.

A source said: “Prince is a huge fan of Big Brother. He has tuned in to every series of the show so far and loves the concept.

“His management are in discussions with producers Endemol to arrange a gig.

“Prince is hoping it will be an unforgettable moment that goes down in BB history.”

But Big Brother insiders fear that several of the housemates may not know who the musician is.

Lesley has admitted she hates music and never listens to it. The twins, at 18, are probably too young to remember most of Prince’s hits from the 1980s and 90s.

And Emily has already shown herself up to be less than an expert in all things musical when she announced: “There’s something sweeping the country and it’s called indie rock.”

A Channel 4 insider said: “Housemates like Tracey the raver and Shabnam the R&B fan will probably be appreciative of their own audience with Prince.

“But some of the others probably won’t have a clue who he is and won’t realise what an amazing opportunity they are being given.

“It will be hilarious to see the different reactions.”

Prince’s seven dates at the O2 Arena sold out within minutes of going on sale.

The eccentric star is also expected to announce more mad ideas for impromptu shows during his month-long stay in Britain during August.

EMILY AND SHABNAM ARE up for eviction this week

An argument broke out between Lesley and Charley this morning.

Shortly after Big Brother told the housemates which of them were up for nomination Lesley began to cry. When Charley asked Lesley if she was alright she replied with: "Are you stupid? Oh yes. That's a rhetorical question."

Charley, irritated, accused Lesley of being rude to everyone and said she has had enough of it. "I don't want to talk about it," replied Lesley.

Lesley explained why she was upset, saying that she wasn't happy in the house and had hoped to be nominated.

"I didn't realise you wanted to go," said Charley. "I'll put you up next time," she joked.

Lesley warned her not to talk about nominations, saying that Big Brother could punish them again. Charley apologised by hugging Lesley and saying: "I'm sorry."

"No you're not," insisted Lesley.

BREAKING NEWS! :eek:

Emily has been REMOVED from the Big Brother house due to a serious rule breach. Tomorrow's eviction has been postponed.

More details as I get it...

Statement from BB

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"Emily is removed from Big Brother
after using a racially offensive word

Contestant Emily Parr was removed from the Big Brother house in the early hours of this morning (7th June) after using a racially offensive word to a fellow housemate.

Emily was dancing with Charley and Nicky in the living room of the Big Brother house at approximately 8.30pm last night (Wednesday 6th June) when she was heard to say "Are you pushing it out you ******?" to Charley. "

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The blocked word being the N word.

people are suggesting that Emily was a plant from BB, to show after the CBB race row, that they are capable of handing racist situations. Hmmm, thoughts?

BBC NEWS SITE:

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Emily removed from Big Brother

Emily is a drama student from Bristol
Emily Parr has been removed from the Big Brother house for using a racially offensive word to another housemate.
The 19-year-old from Bristol was taken out of the compound at 0330 BST and was forbidden from having any further contact with the 11 other contestants.

This week's eviction vote has been cancelled - Emily was nominated along with Shabnam Paryani.

A spokeswoman for Channel 4 said that the decision had been taken because "such behaviour won't be tolerated".

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SKY NEW SITE:

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Big Brother housemate has been booted out by Channel 4 after using a racially offensive word.
Contestant Emily Parr was removed from the house in the early hours of this morning after using the word "nigger".

Emily has been booted outEmily was dancing with Charley and Nicky in the living room of the Big Brother house at approximately 8.30pm last night.

She was heard to say "Are you pushing it out you nigger?" to Charley.

Emily immediately made clear that she had not intended to offend and that the comment had been meant as a joke.

In discussing what she had said, Charley and Nicky agreed that they were not personally offended, although both did express shock at the language she had used.

In the ensuing discussion, Emily acknowledged that she should have been more careful with her words.

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From Digitial Spy:

DS:BB presents, in full, the transcript of the conversation between Emily, Charley and Nicky in which Emily uttered a racial slur leading to her eviction from the house.

The transcript, which is provisional and provided by Channel 4, now follows.

Emily: (referring to Charley dancing/pushing her hips forward) You pushing it out you nigger.
Nicky: (shocked laughter) Em, I can't believe you said that.
Charley: You are in trouble.
Emily: Don't make a big thing out of it then. I was joking.
Charley: I know you were... but that's some serious ****, sorry.
Emily: Why?
Charley: Oh my god. I'm not even saying it.
Nicky: Just don't talk about it anymore.
Emily: I was joking
Charley: Do you know how many viewers would watch that?
Nicky: Okay, don't make a big deal out of it.
Charley: Fancy you saying that. I can't believe you said that.
Emily: Somebody has already used that word in this house.
Charley: No way. (Pause) Yeah, me. I'm a nigger.

Nicky laughs.

Charley: I am one. Fancy you saying it. I know maybe you see it in a rap song. Maybe you and your friends sit there saying it.
Emily: I'm friendly with plenty of black people.
Nicky: And you call them niggers?
Emily: Yeah and they call me niggers. They call me wiggers as well.
Nicky: I'm quite shocked.
Charley: I'm ****ing in shock.
Emily: It's not a big deal though is it?
Charley: Not for us it ain't. **** me.

I can't believe it! :eek: BB made the right decision in booting her out though i think. After the CBB race row, they obviously wanted to show that racist language isn't tolerated. I'm just shocked that this has happened!

I think they might be putting more men in tomorrow night if there won't be an eviction.

Im shocked! ive just logged on as i saw it on channel 5 news preview!!!

what im more shocked about is that charely said it too and nothing has happened to her