Big Brother housemate George Gilbert axed after ‘comments that could be interpreted as antisemitic’
George Gilbert has been kicked out of the Big Brother house and some fans are glad to see the back of him (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother) Big Brother fans saw George Gilbert’s final episode last night after he was removed from the house following ‘unacceptable language and behaviour’. The 23-year-old parish councillor from Essex has been at the centre of a string of controversies since signing onto the show, which he did to ‘meet people from different walks of life and to get the opportunity to chew the fat with them’. As he was up for eviction on Friday, the voting lines have now closed and are reopening for tomorrow’s show. George appeared on last night’s episode before being kicked out of the house, the fallout from which will be televised in tonight’s episode. ITV has said that it will not broadcast what George said as it violated broadcasting standards. The Sun, however, has reported that the aspiring actor was called to the Diary Room and cut from the show after making comments that ‘had the potential to be construed as antisemitic.’ George was previously given formal warnings about ‘unacceptable’ language and behaviour on the show (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother) ‘Everyone was absolutely disgusted,’ They reported. ‘Nobody could believe what he said – he was clearly out to shock people.’ On last night’s episode, George also offered his views on homelessness, suggesting people must take responsibility for their financial situations, and also said most people who shoplift are driven by greed rather than desperation. George also got into a discussion about a scene in Disney’s Lightyear film, in which two women who are in a relationship together kiss. He accused the film of ramming ‘political messages’ down childrens’ throats by showing two women kissing, calling the notion ‘pornographic’. ‘They’re trying to hijack children’s films and putting political messages in it,’ George said, before Zelah responded: ‘You wouldn’t be saying the same if it was a straight couple.’ While George said he would, the conversation sparked fury online. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page News came on Wednesday that he’d been kicked out (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother) Zelah faced an incredibly uncomfortable moment with another housemate in Tuesday evening’s episode (Picture: ITV) ‘I feel like George only sees it as pornographic because it was a gay couple. It’s a Pixar film, how the hell can a Pixar film be pornographic??’ said @PastelUnicorn5. ‘Glad to see the back of George!’ said @S2NGH after this particular interaction. ‘As a flag bearer of freedom of speech, I never hesitate to discuss and question any topic regardless of how contentious it may be,’ George began in a statement provided to Metro on his exit. ‘Sadly, the boundaries of what is deemed offensive are subjective, and I evidently went too far this time by crossing their line one too many times. ‘It is a shame that specific debate could not be had and that it has had to end like this. Infamy, infamy, they’ve all got it in for me.’ George made comments about homelessness and the LGBTQ community in tonight’s episode (Picture: ITV 2) An ITV spokesperson confirmed the news of his exit in a statement to Metro, sharing: ‘Following repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour, George has been removed from the Big Brother House with immediate effect and will no longer participate in the programme.’ ITV did not comment when asked specifically about George’s alleged comments. George was previously handed warnings from Big Brother after a number of moments which were also not aired on TV. However, one moment was aired on Monday, in which George was asked to give the qualities of each of his peers that he didn’t like in a game of truth or dare. He then imitated the hand gestures and voice of 27-year-old Zumba instructor, singer and LGBTQ+ rights activist Sam Ashby, who became visibly emotional ov
Big Brother fans saw George Gilbert’s final episode last night after he was removed from the house following ‘unacceptable language and behaviour’.
The 23-year-old parish councillor from Essex has been at the centre of a string of controversies since signing onto the show, which he did to ‘meet people from different walks of life and to get the opportunity to chew the fat with them’.
As he was up for eviction on Friday, the voting lines have now closed and are reopening for tomorrow’s show.
George appeared on last night’s episode before being kicked out of the house, the fallout from which will be televised in tonight’s episode.
ITV has said that it will not broadcast what George said as it violated broadcasting standards.
The Sun, however, has reported that the aspiring actor was called to the Diary Room and cut from the show after making comments that ‘had the potential to be construed as antisemitic.’
George was previously given formal warnings about ‘unacceptable’ language and behaviour on the show (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother)‘Everyone was absolutely disgusted,’ They reported. ‘Nobody could believe what he said – he was clearly out to shock people.’
On last night’s episode, George also offered his views on homelessness, suggesting people must take responsibility for their financial situations, and also said most people who shoplift are driven by greed rather than desperation.
George also got into a discussion about a scene in Disney’s Lightyear film, in which two women who are in a relationship together kiss.
He accused the film of ramming ‘political messages’ down childrens’ throats by showing two women kissing, calling the notion ‘pornographic’.
‘They’re trying to hijack children’s films and putting political messages in it,’ George said, before Zelah responded: ‘You wouldn’t be saying the same if it was a straight couple.’
While George said he would, the conversation sparked fury online.
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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Previous Page Next Page News came on Wednesday that he’d been kicked out (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother) Zelah faced an incredibly uncomfortable moment with another housemate in Tuesday evening’s episode (Picture: ITV)‘I feel like George only sees it as pornographic because it was a gay couple. It’s a Pixar film, how the hell can a Pixar film be pornographic??’ said @PastelUnicorn5.
‘Glad to see the back of George!’ said @S2NGH after this particular interaction.
‘As a flag bearer of freedom of speech, I never hesitate to discuss and question any topic regardless of how contentious it may be,’ George began in a statement provided to Metro on his exit.
‘Sadly, the boundaries of what is deemed offensive are subjective, and I evidently went too far this time by crossing their line one too many times.
‘It is a shame that specific debate could not be had and that it has had to end like this. Infamy, infamy, they’ve all got it in for me.’
George made comments about homelessness and the LGBTQ community in tonight’s episode (Picture: ITV 2)An ITV spokesperson confirmed the news of his exit in a statement to Metro, sharing: ‘Following repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour, George has been removed from the Big Brother House with immediate effect and will no longer participate in the programme.’
ITV did not comment when asked specifically about George’s alleged comments.
George was previously handed warnings from Big Brother after a number of moments which were also not aired on TV.
However, one moment was aired on Monday, in which George was asked to give the qualities of each of his peers that he didn’t like in a game of truth or dare.
He then imitated the hand gestures and voice of 27-year-old Zumba instructor, singer and LGBTQ+ rights activist Sam Ashby, who became visibly emotional over the incident, later telling Big Brother that he felt mocked ‘as if [he has] some kind of disability’ and the laughter from other male housemates reminded him of homophobic abuse he faced at school.
The following night, George was handed a verbal warning for discriminatory behaviour.
After George was called into the Diary Room, Big Brother asked George: ‘Do you understand how both your language and behaviour could be offensive to Sam, your Housemates and the viewing public?’
He responded: ‘We did have a conversation about this. Sam pulled me to one side. I have apologised. I don’t want to make anyone feel like that, so I will be walking on eggshells around Sam from here on in.’
