Celebrity Big Brother is back with 13 new housemates – and the drama is already heating up. Last night’s launch show saw famous faces including EastEnders‘ Patsy Palmer, Coronation Street’s Jack P Shepherd and Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa enter the famous doors. Not even 24 hours in, and JoJo has a killer nomination.
Big Brother wasn’t playing around this series, with the introduction of Big Brother’s Super Secret Very Hush Hush Game Show. Last night, fans were in hysterics as Chesney Hawkes was told to introduce himself as ‘The One and Only’ in reference to his hit 1991 hit song as part of the game.
In tonight’s episode, JoJo entered the prize room and was given the option whether to grant herself immunity from the next eviction, or to choose a killer nomination. This meant that whoever she picks will be facing the first public vote. Fans were left in shock as JoJo opted for the killer nomination rather than immunity.
“LMAO JOJO DGAF NOT THE KILLER NOM,” exclaimed one fan, as another penned: “That’s surprising for JoJo, she would rather put a housemate up for eviction than save herself!” A third said: “JoJo really here to f**k s**t up for the drama.”
Another penned: “Jojo Siwa is smart lol ain’t no way I’d leave that killer nomination in someone else’s hands so the next person could pick me lol.#CBB“. However, one wasn’t so impressed, as they wrote: “Killer nomination.. now we know she’s a game player…”
“Jojo would win the US version of #CBB she seems so strategic. I feel like she knew Mickey might’ve picked her to be safe and that’s why she decided to get the killer nom. #CBBUK,” wrote another.
It was Chris Hughes who was granted immunity in the prize room as Mickey opted for The Guardian Angel super power instead. This meant he could decide which housemate he wanted to have immunity. Once again – he was given one day to make his choice.
Mickey made viewers feel uncomfortable last night, as he appeared to briefly gyrate against AJ’s behind before eyeing her up and down during his introduction to the crowd.
Dressed in a figure-hugging jumpsuit, AJ attempted to professionally brush it off by smiling and telling the 72-year old to “stop looking at me!” But he proceeded to ask her to come with him. He then delayed his entrance by stopping to high five everyone in the crowd.
“Massive kudos to Will Best for jumping straight to AJ’s defence there, protecting his female colleague from unwanted lascivious male attention from Mickey Rourke. Nice to see there’s still gentlemen out there,” wrote one fan after the encounter, while another penned: “I LOVE the way Will Best was looking after AJ just there! Well done Will. He moved AJ from Mickey Rourke when he seemingly tried to touch her. Love their friendship.”
Celebrity Big Brother continues tonight from 9pm on ITV, ITVX, STV and STV Player. It will be followed by companion show Late & Live on ITV2 and ITVX from 10pm.
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