CBB fans accuse show of ‘cutting scenes’ to ‘protect ITV star’ after shock nomination result
CELEBRITY Big Brother fans have accused the show of ‘cutting scenes’ to ‘protect an ITV star’ after last night’s shock nomination result.
ITV viewers were left baffled when it was revealed Coronation Street star Jack P. Shepherd, 37, had racked up a whopping eight nominations from his fellow housemates.
But for many, the bigger shock was how little airtime Jack had received in the lead-up to the bombshell result.
Some believe producers are deliberately cutting scenes to give the soap star a favourable edit – especially after suggestions he’d been making jokes that some housemates didn’t find funny.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one wrote: “I think ITV are protecting their own talent by not airing Jack P Shepards ‘dark humour’ jokes.”
Another added: “Jack getting the most nominations, but the least airtime means ITV are giving him a very good edit.”
Someone else agreed: “He’s an ITV employee and they’re protecting the image of one of their own.”
A third said: “jack seems unpopular in the house,” while one more noted, “Lots of nominations for Jack… interesting.”
Politician Michael Fabricant and actor Mickey Rourke are also facing the boot on Friday.
Jack faced the harshest criticism from his co-stars during the first round of nominations.
He was picked by comic Donna Preston for wearing too much aftershave, and by Towie star Ella Rae Wise for having “a game plan”.
EastEnders star Patsy Palmer accused him of “looking like The Joker” in the dark and said it terrified her.
Trisha Goddard chose Jack because he behaved like “a snake” – saying he sits quietly before “biting” – while Danny Beard said the actor told jokes to offend rather than get a laugh.
But whoever stays or goes, the star will walk away with a massive pay cheque.
The Sun revealed Jack, best known for playing David Platt on the cobbles, is one of the higher earners pocketing £100,000 for his time on the show.
Tory MP-turned-reality star Michael, 74, is raking in an eye-watering £120,000.
Mickey, 72, landed a mammoth £500,000 fee – the most out of all of the cast.
The eviction bombshell was revealed after housemates were called to the Diary Room to give their nominations.
Angelica Bell picked Michael saying he makes her feel “invisible” in the house.
In a surprise move, Michael nominated Patsy Palmer because she offended him when she asked his reason for wearing a wig.
A shaken Ella Rae Wise was seen nominating Chesney Hawkes, accusing him of ignoring her all week, and also Jack – accusing him of having a game plan to win.
Rourke is already facing the first public vote after JoJo Siwa was handed a killer nomination earlier this week.
He sealed his spot on the chopping board when he used a homophobic slur which left her in tears and then received a warning from Big Brother.
First Week Nominations Results Revealed
Chris Hughes and Daley Thompson were immune - while Mickey Rourke was already put up for eviction by JoJo Siwa's killer nomination.
- Angelica Bell nominated Michael and Jack
- Jack P. Shepherd nominated Danny and Donna
- Michael Fabricant nominated Patsy and Ella
- JoJo Siwa nominated Michael and Jack
- Ella Rae Wise nominated Jack and Chesney
- Daley Thompson nominated Michael and JoJo
- Chris Hughes nominated Michael and Angellica
- Mickey Rourke nominated Patsy and Michael
- Donna Preston nominated Jack and Angellica
- Chesney Hawkes nominates Jack and Donna
- Patsy Palmer nominates Jack and Michael
- Danny Beard nominated Jack and Chesney
Daley Thompson and Chris Hughes are also immune from the nominations, after Guardian Angel Rourke offered to ‘protect’ Daley and Chris won an immunity prize.
With Jack and Michael receiving the most votes, they’ll now face the public vote in the live eviction.
If either is booted out they’ll have spent just four days in the house and will still walk away with six figures.