Who is Big Brother 2025 housemate George Gilbert after he’s given ‘unacceptable behaviour’ warning?

George Gilbert has proved to be a divisive figure so far on ITV’s Big Brother (Picture: ITV)

Despite the 25th anniversary series of Big Brother kicking off just over a week ago, the ultimate social experiment has delivered some major drama already.

From housemates revealing that they are married to their cousin to dropping the C-bomb live on TV, it’s fair to say that the ITV series has been hectic, if not chaotic, at times.

However, often at the centre of these dramatic moments has been George Gilbert, who has become a contentious figure in the house.

After being added as a late entry, the 23-year-old actor-turned-parish-councillor has regularly become embroiled in arguments.

Discussing topics from immigration and homelessness to rights for trans children, George has already received a verbal warning for discriminatory behaviour.

But to find out more about who this divisive housemate is, Metro has taken a look at why George has caused so much controversy.

Who is George Gilbert?

George is a 23-year-old parish councillor from Essex who signed up to Big Brother ‘to meet people from different walks of life and to get the opportunity to chew the fat with them’.

The 23-year-old is a former actor and parish councillor (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother) He has so far enjoyed heated debates with his housemates (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother)

Prior to entering the house, he told producers: ‘I think you’ve got to try new things, and Big Brother looks like a laugh.

‘I think I’d be good in there, so I might as well throw my name into the hat.’

He did admit, however, that he wasn’t going into the house to make friends, though.

He said he’s hoping to ‘challenge people’s way of thinking’, and isn’t afraid to ‘ruffle feathers’.

He seemed to promise a little chaos as he quipped: ‘You should always have a little tension in a friendship.’

The contestant also boasts a formidable acting background, having featured in the Downtown Abbey movie, The Essex Serpent and Netflix’s Heartstopper, which has drawn some criticism from fans over his previous showbiz connections.

Viewers also discovered how he has a secret soap opera past with EastEnders fans spotting him in an episode.

Why was he given a warning in Big Brother?

In last night’s episode, George was handed a verbal warning for discriminatory behaviour.

During a game of truth or dare, he was asked to give the qualities of each of his peers that he didn’t like.

The 23-year-old has voiced his opinions on immigration (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother) He has also claimed homeless people ‘have a choice’ not to take drugs (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother)

He proceeded to imitate the hand gestures and voice of 27-year-old Zumba instructor, singer and LGBTQ+ rights activist Sam Ashby.

Sam became visibly emotional over the incident, telling Big Brother that he felt mocked ‘as if [he has] some kind of disability’.

He also noted that the laughter that followed from the other male housemates reminded him of homophobic abuse he faced at school.

George and Teja debate politics ????️ #BBUK Big Brother UK (@bbuk) October 1, 2025

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?’

George responded by saying: ‘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.’

Big Brother then added: ‘George, Big Brother thinks your language was unacceptable and could cause offence and is therefore issuing you with a warning.’

Why is he such a controversial housemate?

Despite the new series only kicking off on ITV2 just over a week ago, George has already ruffled the feathers of his new roomies on more than one occasion.

In separate conversations with housemates, George has been vocal about his views on immigration and shared how he loves Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

In another episode, things took a dramatic turn following a discussion about how ‘you never know’ the tragic reasons behind why homeless people may start using drugs.

During a chat with Caroline, the pair discussed Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother) In last night’s episode the housemate was given a verbal warning for his language (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother)

But George was adamant that ‘we can’t blame circumstances’ and people should be held responsible for their actions.

He explained: ‘You’re not gonna like me for saying this but you are in charge for your own actions. They know drugs are bad so stop deflecting the responsibility.’

As the conversation grew tense, Jenny jumped in to explain that some people may be battling traumas from childhood.

George then caused even further controversy by referring to her as ‘love’.

Taking to social media, Big Brother fans have called for the housemate to be removed with, @ll3nn0n describing him as a ‘horrible person’.

@DamnCoffee007 also said he was ‘sick’ of seeing George on his social media.

Kerry’s open letter to George. Send her back in I say #BBUK sᴜᴘᴇʀ ᴛᴠ (@superTV247) October 7, 2025

Posting a video on X, former Big Brother housemate Kerry Riches also said she ‘wants George gone’, adding: ‘I find you so offensive. I’m finding you hard to watch.

‘Saying that homeless people have a choice and choose drugs is something I can’t relate to… I think what you’re saying is vile and I don’t want to watch you on the telly.

‘He’s not entertaining. I want someone to tell me he is a plant, he’s not real, he’s an actor, not that it will provide me any comfort but I can’t believe people in this world have such vile views about anything.’

However, many of George’s housemates have revealed how positive it is that they can still have a debate despite the fact they might disagree, such as Teja who said: ‘We’ll have to agree to disagree… To be continued tomorrow.’

Big Brother airs Sunday-Friday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

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