Cameron Cole has been crowned king of Big Brother 2018, he is also the fourth LGBT person to win the reality show.
Cameron Cole.
Cameron Cole, who, came out during his time in the house said that he was “utterly shell-shocked” when he found out that he was crowned the winner, revealing that he actually thought he’d be out in the first week.
Speaking to the show’s host, Emma Willis, Cameron said, “I am completely and utterly shell-shocked. I can’t even put into words…I just can’t describe it. I never in a billion years did I expect that. I thought I’d be out the first week…I just didn’t think I’d be liked, I thought I was going to be irritating, annoying. I moan a lot….So I just didn’t think I was going to fit in. The Housemates have been incredible. They have been so incredibly supportive. It’s been the most incredible house.”
Cameron Cole looked tearful as he learned he was crowned king of the final ever series of Big Brother.
He added: “It was a dream to get in…I don’t know what to say…I got what I expected and a hundred times more in an unbelievably positive way…It was the most life-changing, incredible experience.”
Cameron Cole became the first male Big Brother UK contestant to come out as gay on the programme. The 18-year-old vlogger opened up about his sexuality with his coming out broadcast on TV on the 5th October.
He came out during a discussion with fellow housemate Lewis Flanagan. The reveal came after openly gay housemate Cian explained to other housemates, the previous night, that he had a crush on Cameron and would “eat him alive”.
Cameron Cole looking shocked as Emma Willis walked him through his time of the final series of Big Brother in the UK.
He follows in the footsteps of Brian Dowling, Nadia Almada and Luke Anderson, all who identify as part of the LGBT+ community. Brian Dowling became the first gay man to win (during the second season) while Nadia was the first transgender winner. There have been no Lesbian or openly bisexual winners of the show in its 18-year run.
Big Brother star Cameron Cole has come out as gay on a national TV show.
Cameron Cole has become the first male Big Brother UK contestant to come out as gay on the programme. The 18-year-old vlogger opened up about his sexuality on the reality TV programme. His coming out was broadcast on last night’s episode (5th October).
He came out during a discussion with fellow housemate Lewis Flanagan. The reveal came after openly gay housemate Cian explained to other housemates, the previous night, that he had a crush on Cameron and would “eat him alive”.
However, Cameron found the announcement awkward.
Speaking to Lewis about what Cian had said, Cameron opened up saying,
“I just wish he wouldn’t have fcking said it. Even if he’d just said it to you, that’d be fine but to say it to the whole fcking group… Everyone’s awkward today with me. Every single person. Conversations are just weird.”
He continued, “I don’t even know what the f*ck to say to him. I don’t even know where to start… Everyone thinks I’m acting weird because someone said they like me. They don’t understand that there’s more layers to that.”
Lewis then asked, “Are you gay?” Cameron who was hiding his face with his hoody replied “yes”. Lewis rallied Cameron to show his face before congratulating him for coming out.
Big Brother continues on Sunday (October 7) on Channel 5.
Big Brother is 18-years-old. Hard to believe but this year marks the 18th series of Big Brother and the 22nd of Celebrity Big Brother. It was widely reported that this season of the British version would be the last, on Channel 5 at least, but Rylan, who currently hosts Bit On The Side has hinted that it could go on for at least another two years.
The show has been on Channel 5 since 2011, when it moved from Channel 4, the show’s original home.
In a Q&A, speaking about how great BB is he said, “It’s amazing, and it’s amazing to be a part of TV history like that….LET’S MAKE IT 20!”
He recently took a break from hosting, but he said, “I’m over the moon after our extended break to be back where I belong. Looking after my baby. Not a series goes by that I don’t get excited about a new launch”.
Well indeed. Are you a fan, would you like to see another two series?
As Big Brother ends and a new Celebrity bunch start their journey in the famous house, we take a look back at those gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans contestants to see where they all are now.
We all remember the ex-Nun lesbian from series one. She went on to become a TV presenter, including The Great Irish Bake Off, and is now Head of Development for COCO Television as well as an opinion columnist for The Herald.
After winning the second series Brian Dowling returned to be crowned the Ultimate Big Brother contestant in 2010. Since, he has been the face of various UK shows- most recently holding the mic on Big Brother himself. Now presenter of Sitting On A Fortune in Ireland.
Joshua Rafter – Series 2
Since his five minutes of fame on Big Brother 2 he has been found in next to nothing for various modelling shoots, does his bit for a number of LGBT charities and worked with the NHS on a campaign promoting safe sex. Now he is the managing director of a property company.
Adele has continued with the DJ work she was doing when entering the house in series 3. She DJs at festivals, nightclubs and celebrity parties and has just been announced the new host of BBC Radio 1’s early morning show.
She cashed in on her success from winning series 5 with various reality shows such as Come Dine With Me and even had a single out A Little Bit Of Action which amazingly reached number 27 in the UK charts. Her popularity altered after appearing in 2010’s Ultimate Big Brother where she came across as a bully. She has stated that the show made her consider suicide.
Dived back out of the spotlight (which is probably why I personally couldn’t remember him!) to continue his career as a hair stylist.
Kathryn Pinder (Kitten) – Series 5
Famous for portraying the ‘rule breaker’ by getting kicked out of series 5 within the opening week. After leaving the house this persona continued when she attended court for parking fines. She is now living in Australia and active in her local politics. So far she hasn’t been kicked out of Perth too, so that’s something.
Famous in the house for being an annoying whimpering character he hasn’t done much in the spotlight since leaving. He had a part in Little By Little a Broadway production back in 2004 and has been part of Big Brother Panto.
Known as the ‘bunny boiler’ of series 6 towards the winner Anthony Hutton, he allegedly made a, shall we shall personal, web cam show – maybe he was still thinking of Anthony…
After leaving series 6 he famously had a 6 month relationship with fellow housemate Kinga Karolczak before having gender reassignment surgery to emerge as Zulekya. With her new female confidence she has released a single Through With Love.
After having a great friendship in the house with Lea Walker, he has worked with her closely after leaving the show – including The Dick & Dolly Show a segment they developed through his own radio spot on Gaydar Radio. He is now a freelance writer for various gay interest magazines.
Not much can be said for Shahbaz – he has left the spotlight with a shah-bang. He allegedly suffered nightmares after his appearance on series 7 and tried to sue the shows creators at Endemol.
Tracey Anne Barnard – Series 8
The “Ave It,” contestant of series 8 has stepped out of the spotlight since her time on the show. She didn’t want to enter the celebrity circuit.
Seán O’Kane – Series 8
After having a child with a lesbian couple he has appeared on various parenting and discussion TV shows to talk about his role as a father. He was awarded the Outstanding Passionate Heart award at the People’s Heart Awards 2013.
Charlie Drummond – Series 10
Famous for being part of BB’s first gay couple with fellow housemate Rodrigo Lopes he has recently been sentenced to 21 months in prison after attacking a man. Perhaps his time within the solitary Big Brother walls will help him out.
Lisa Wallace – Series 10
She did a Britney in the house and shaved her head, and has since resided back to her life without a trace. Not even a hair on her head has been seen.
Rodrigo Lopes now Rebekah Shelton – Series 10
After finding the strength to be herself as Rebekah it all went downhill for her. She allegedly couldn’t find any work as her new self. In 2014 she slipped into a coma after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. She is out of hospital now and on the mend.
Mario Mugan – Series 11
He was naked in the house, a lot. Since he has managed to keep his clothes on but that’s about all he’s managed to do. He created a show called Almost: Six Lives, Six Stories and Six Destinies but it never made its debut on screen.
Thomas O’Connell – Series 12
Since leaving series 12 he has gone back to his work in PR.
Luke Anderson – Series 13
He returned to work in the restaurant he used to work in. In 2012 he told Closer magazine that he was expecting a baby with his wife.
Scott Mason – Series 13
He had a troubling time in series 13 after leaving briefly due to the death of his sister. Since he has kept to himself mainly with the odd appearance in Gay Times Magazine and New Magazine.
Dan Neal – Series 14
Dan Neal met his husband to be Rylan Clark during his time on Big Brother in 2013. They got married in 2015
Christopher Hall – Series 15
Mark and Christopher.
Emerging from BB 2014 as one of the most likeable housemates he has kept to himself so far apart from the odd interview in Attitude. It is early days though so I’m sure we’ll see more of him in the future.
Mark Byron – Series 15
Since being a contestant on last year’s run he has won the award of Most Stylish Scouser from Juice FM Style Awards.
Chris R Wright – Series 15
Actor Chris, opens up about the idea of sexuality in conversations with fellow housemates. He said, ‘I don’t like the term straight, we‘re all kind of melding now.’ He observes that people between 18-25 aren’t as bothered by sexual labels.
Simon Gross – Series 16
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Simon Gross looks to be a controversial character in this year’s Big Brother. A few people have taken to Twitter with the hashtag #AbusedBySimonGross to discuss their upset at him appearing in the new series.
He also wants to be the first male Margaret Thatcher.
Adjoa didn’t last long in the house but her cool and calm personality won her a legion of fans – she quietly but confidently came out as gay showing that you don’t always need to explode out of the closet, although the news did shock some of the housemates.
Aaron Frew – Series 16
Aaron Frew
Aaron Frew twerked himself into stardom – especially amongst the gay community. He wasn’t afraid to talk sex and twerk, or twerk and talk about sex. It was a good combo. He now works as a model and getting naked on social media.
Andy West – Series 17
In 2015, Andy gained public attention when he made a YouTube video and tweeted about being “ashamed to work for the BBC” for nominating “homophobic and misogynistic” Tyson Fury for Sports Personality of the Year award.
Hughie Maughan – Series 17
Irishman Hughies bisexual and recently came out to some of his immediate family
Ryan Ruckledge – Series 17
Ryan admits that he loves to get tanning injections. He has them three times a week and uses sunbeds six times a week
Sam Giffen – Series 17
Sam states that he had always been single until January 2015, when he met his first boyfriend. They split after a year due to the long-distance involved.
Raphael “Raph” Korine – Series 18
The 22-year-old is a student at the University of Exeter. He is half American and half Japanese.
The Scottish hairdresser has certainly made a splash since he entered Big Brother… but what do we know about him?
Although he missed out to Tom Barber to become the “people’s housemate” at the start of the series, the curly haired Glaswegian Andrew gained his place in a second chance move and entered the house on the 29th June. Unlike his other housemates, Andrew is fresh to television having never appeared on another programme.
He also had what some viewer are calling the clingiest moment of Big Brother he tried to kiss his fellow openly gay housemate Raphael Korine. He tried to kiss Raph on the head and neck, but Raph was not having any of it. The pair are both openly gay.
Where has Big Brother’s Andrew Cruickshanks placed in Big Brother?
He’s managed to make it to the final week before Celebrity Big Brother begins.
So Big Brother newbie Andrew has just got a back, sack and crack wax in front of his housemates…
If you fancy watching men in tremendous pain then tonight’s episode of Big Brother is for you. Andrew, who is a newbie housemate has had the dubious pleasure of getting his back, crack and sack waxed in front of his fellow housemates.
There’s been a shock departure at the Big Brother house…
Big Brother producers have revealed that Arthur has left the house and will not be returning. According to sources, he left the house after he said he felt bullied by fellow housemate Kayleigh.
See the housemates react on Big Brother tomorrow night at 10 pm, Channel 5.
It’s all the girls can talk about after Arthur took a very long shower, completely naked in front of them
Arthur has given the girls of the Big Brother house a show after taking a very long shower in the house’s very exposed shower unit. Between them, Ellie, Rebecca and Kayleigh could help but discuss Arthur’s schlong and remarked that they wouldn’t be having a sausage sandwich after the show.
Take a look at the picture below and the vid from the scene!
Big Brother is facing a backlash after a contestant who tweeted homophobic slurs appears on the show.
Homophobic tweets sent by Tom Barber have come back to haunt him after it was revealed that he used the homophobic slur “faggot” and used “gay” and “lesbian” as pejorative descriptions in tweets sent to friends.
Fans spotted the tweets after Tom was voted by the public to enter the house this week.
Some fans of the show have called for a boycott of the show.
Then a boycott of the show is a logical response… A shame really… I like Lotan
Tell him to get dressed. It's time he left the house, due to his homophobic tweets. Tila Tequila was removed for less. #bbuk#bbtomhttps://t.co/TJuA9RyEHZ
Here are the Tweets sent from Tom Barber’s account.
This is not the first time Big Brother has faced criticism over past homophobic actions by housemates. Last year contestant Andrew Tate was removed after it appeared that he had used racist and homophobic language on social media.
THEGAYUK reached out to Channel 5 for comment. So far they have refused to respond to requests for comment.
Cheeky chappy Hughie is bookies’ favourite to win the current series of Big Brother.
CREDIT: Channel 5
Irishman Hughie Maughan – who had a relationship with fellow housemate Ryan is the current favourite to win this series of Big Brother with bookies giving him odds of 2/5 to being crowded 2016’s BB winner.
William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said,
“Inside the house he is hated Hughie, outside the house it is Hurrah for Hughie,
Yikes. Imagine the world seeing you have “fumbles” under the covers with your new boyfriend – now imagine that your mum was one of them…
Day 21 Hughie and Ryan.
Well when Hughie and Ryan had a sort of “did they, didn’t they” moment under the covers – Hughie’s mum was watching and tonight she tells him he needs to “calm it down”.
In a one to one with her son – a surprise visit for his birthday, she revealed that the world saw everything…
She told him,
“Everybody is so proud of you. You need to calm it down a bit. It’s your life, that’s all that matters.”
Hughie tells his mum that he ‘wont argue or take off his clothes anymore’
When Hughie returns to Ryan he asks what exactly of their tryst was shown on TV.
“Everything was shown!”
Day 20 Ryan and Hughie.
Later on Hughie worries that he’s let down his mum. Speaking to Big Brother he revealed,
“My head’s all over the place. I’m worried I’ve disappointed my mum. I’m so nervous. Its made me realise I can’t even kiss him. I do genuinely care for him. I didn’t think it would be this tough!”
