Big Brother star Sam's sad admission as homophobic jibe leaves him feeling 'isolated'

Big Brother star Sam has opened up about how hurt they were by housemate George's "rude" and "isolating" impression of him, as the incident leads Big Brother to issue a formal warning.

During a game of Truth or Dare, George was asked what he doesn't like about his fellow housemates, he did an impression of Sam's voice and body language, using overly exaggerated limp wrists.

The impression was met with laughs from some of the other boys, while Sam looked shocked and housemate Caroline said: "You could just say camp."

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Later, Sam, who is part of the LGBTQIA community, opened up to Feyisola and said the situation made them feel like they had to be less like themself. In the Diary Room, Sam broke down in tears and explained how he thought the impression was "rude" and felt "isolated" when the other boys laughed.

"It felt like I was back at school," he said. "When you're a bit different, people think it's okay to take the p*** out of you."

Sam was brought to tears again when he confronted George about his behaviour and explained how it was homophobic. George said that wasn't what he intended, but was later called to the Diary Room and given a formal warning from Big Brother.

Fans of the show have called out George's behaviour and demanded his eviction. "George deserved that warning by Big Brother you could tell how much his mocking upset Sam and it was very malicious and unfair since Sam has been nothing but kind and loving to everyone," one said.

Another added: "We love you Sam! Can we evict George already?" But have slammed the show too. Many were upset that it wasn't until Sam was visibly upset that Big Brother decided to punish George and that this could have been addressed a whole episode earlier.

One said: "So, if Sam hadn’t got upset with the comment the morning after, we wouldn’t have heard about it. Retrospectively editing something in from two days ago because you suck at thoroughly editing together a highlights show the first time round. Right.

"And I’m sure I don’t need to point out that Big Brother did nothing about it until Sam had (at least) two other upset conversations about it *the day after*. Useless."

Another added: "Did it really take big brother 24 hours to do anything about George’s behaviour? I miss old big brother where he called the naughty housemates IMMEDIATELY in to the diary room to lay into them"

A third noticed an element of hypocrisy, as George, who is an actor, appeared in the LGBTQIA teen drama Heartstopper. "I need big brother to reveal that George took a part on Heartstoppers but is okay being a divisive homophobic t***"

George has already been controversial as he has repeatedly brought up politics with the housemates and made his opinions clear, particularly his view that asylum seekers should stay in France. His opinions and admiration for Nigel Farage have been divisive in the house.

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