Big Brother 8 News Thread

[Bryan]

Warning: This article contains language and/or sexual references that younger readers are advised to avoid.

Emily has been removed from the Big Brother house after using a racially offensive word.

She was heard to say "Are you pushing it out you n**ger?" to Charley while dancing with her housemates in the living room at approximately 8.30pm last night.

Although she insisted that the comment had been intended as a joke, Big Brother deemed her comment unacceptable. The house rules state that any housemate who acts in a way that is seriously unacceptable will be evicted.

Emily was called to the Diary Room at approximately 3.30am to be removed from the house. The remaining housemates were informed of Big Brother's decision at 9.30am this morning.

As Emily was one of two housemates nominated for eviction, this week's eviction vote has been suspended.

Angela Jain, who heads Channel 4's Big Brother commissioning team, said: "In the wake of Celebrity Big Brother we must consider the potential offence to viewers regardless of Emily's intentions and her housemates' response.

"The word 'n**ger' is clearly racially offensive and there is no justification for its use. We have removed Emily from the house to once again make it clear to all housemates and the viewers at home that such behaviour won't be tolerated."

The incident will be aired as part of the Big Brother highlights show on Channel 4 at 10pm tonight.

[Bryan]

The Commission for Racial Equality said this morning that it is "relieved" that Channel 4 "acted quickly" in evicting Big Brother housemate Emily Parr for using the word "n*gger".

In a statement, a CRE spokesperson said: "We’re relieved that Channel 4 has acted quickly. Whichever way you look at it, the ‘N’ word is clearly offensive.

"This will show everyone that racism must never be tolerated in any way, shape or form.

"We can see from this incident that there is no stereotype of a racist, they come from all walks of life, education and social background.

"Two series of Big Brother, two racist incidents – this just shows how prevalent racism really is in Britain today."

[Chloe O'brien]

That will throw the evictions up in the air as now its only Shabhan who is up. Wonder if they will make ziggy nominate an other housemate.

[DaVeyWaVey]

That will throw the evictions up in the air as now its only Shabhan who is up. Wonder if they will make ziggy nominate an other housemate.

I think there will be no eviction this week now after what's happened.

[Chloe O'brien]

Big Brother will throw two more guys into the mix tonight, it has been revealed.

Following Emily's shock removal from the house yesterday, the decision was made to cancel the planned eviction. The live shows will instead be used to increase the testosterone levels within the compound.

The new housemates' identities are currently unknown, but Channel 4 has released a couple of teasers as to what to expect:

* One of the two housemates is teetotal
* One visited Hilary Clinton at the Whitehouse and wrote her a poem.

The two boys will enter the house tonight at 10:30pm on C4.

[Chloe O'brien]

Nicky ended up having a war of words with Ziggy this evening after she confronted him about the amount of booze he had drunk.

Charley told Nicky earlier in the night how Ziggy had been holding back alcohol for himself.

"It's a ****ing outrage!" exclaimed Charley. Nicky, meanwhile, pointed out: "He should have shared whatever was left, out."

When Nicky brought up the issue with Ziggy in the living room, he became agitated and raised his voice to her. The former boy band member didn't believe that he should be the person to get the brunt of her attack.

Ziggy stormed out of the living room and lay under his duvet in the bedroom, while Nicky gathered for support from her fellow females.

"I'm not pissed off that he had more alcohol, I'm pissed off that he didn't share," claimed the 27-year-old accounts executive.

Charley backed her up straight away, saying: "Listen Nicky, you ain't on your own here." Nicky commented to the girls that she thought Ziggy was a "****er" and informed them that she knew what "his game" was.

Chanelle tried to reason with Ziggy as he sulked from beneath his covers, but on the subject of Nicky he said: "She is so ****ing depressing. She is so depressing, she really is."

Later in the evening, the pair attempted to resolve their differences and Ziggy apologised for shouting.

He explained to Nicky that he had only kept back a small bit of wine and that was because he half-filled his glass in the first place. Ziggy went on to explain how he had given his second glass to one of the twins.

However, after they made up, Nicky whispered to Laura about how she thought there was more to Ziggy than meets the eye. "He's keeping everybody sweet, isn't he?" Nicky asked. Laura agreed, telling her that she was normally a very good judge of character.

[Chloe O'brien]

Charley was accused of acting selfishly by housemates tonight, after she openly flaunted the fact she had stolen other people's drinks.

"We are here to enjoy ourselves, we're not here to have arguments," argued Charley. "At the end of the day, some people have drunk more than others."

Meanwhile, in the garden, an agitated Nicky complained to Tracey about the unemployed Londoner's attitude: "She is going around saying I sipped everybody's drinks!"

Carole brought the underlying issue to Charley's attention, telling her that she thought it was "quite selfish" to have more than others. Charley argued: "Some people have more than others - who cares?"

It was left to Carole to point out: "Well I think people obviously do care because it has caused this row."

[Abbie]

Love is In the Air

Day 10, 02:30

It's Friday, they're in love..
Lovebirds Chanelle and Ziggy spent their pre-bedtime hours snuggled up together in bed, occasionally slipping underneath the covers for some 'private time' away from the prying eyes of the cameras.

Gazing adoringly into each other's eyes, Ziggy flirted: "Don't give me evils.." And with a customary "Stupid" from Chanelle the covers went over their heads as the couple enjoyed a quick peck.

Not that they were able to get up to much mind you, as the bedroom lights were still on with the rest of the housemates streaming in and out of the bedroom at will.

It didn't seem to bother 'Chiggy' though as they continued chatting to Charley, the twins, Carole and Tracey.

There's no such thing as privacy in the Big Brother House, is there?

[DaVeyWaVey]

A THURROCK barman could be making a sensational entrance to the Big Brother house, this week.

Flamboyant Ross Clark, 18, is believed to be hidden away under the guard of Big Bro minders and hasn't been seen pulling pints at the Inn on the Green pub in Stanford-le-Hope for around two weeks.

Workmates were tight lipped about Ross' mystery disappearance but it has been reported that the aspiring singer songwriter, actor, model and make-up artist, is being drafted into the Big Brother house to "stir things up".

Former workmates have confirmed he will do just that.

Beautician Jacqui Richards, 34, of Silverdale, Stanford-le-Hope, worked alongside Ross at Stanford salon, Laurens D'auray, just over a year ago.

She said: "He was too much of a big character and it was always obvious that he had lots of ambition. He even auditioned for the X-Factor a couple of times.

"I'm not surprised he might be going in the Big Brother house. He reminds me of previous winner, Brian Dowling."

Hairdresser Shelly Leyman, 27, of Stanford Road, Stanford-le-Hope, also worked at the Salon with Ross.

She said: "He will be bitchy and emotional but in a funny way. I think there will be plenty of tears."

Ross, whose stage name is "Rylan", attended Upminster's The Coopers' Company and Coborn School and lives in Stanford-le-Hope.

He is believed to be set to enter the house during Friday's episode.

[StarsOfCCTV]

Big Brother will throw two more guys into the mix tonight, it has been revealed.

Following Emily's shock removal from the house yesterday, the decision was made to cancel the planned eviction. The live shows will instead be used to increase the testosterone levels within the compound.

The new housemates' identities are currently unknown, but Channel 4 has released a couple of teasers as to what to expect:

* One of the two housemates is teetotal
* One visited Hilary Clinton at the Whitehouse and wrote her a poem.

The two boys will enter the house tonight at 10:30pm on C4.

Oooo I knew it! More housemates

But I think they will need to add more than 2, because last BB they had 6 people in the final! and they always have at least three....