Big Brother housemate George Gilbert has been kicked off the show.
The 23-year-old parish councillor from Essex signed up to Big Brother ‘to meet people from different walks of life and to get the opportunity to chew the fat with them’.
Prior to appearing on the show, he’s also featured in the Downtown Abbey movie, The Essex Serpent, and Netflix’s Heartstopper, as well as EastEnders.
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.’
It is understood he will appear in tonight’s episode of Big Brother but his comments will not be aired as they are contrary to broadcast standards.
George had been one of the three housemates who was set to face eviction via the public vote on Friday,
It will still go ahead with new details expected to be shared on tonight’s Big Brother: Late & Live.
He had previously been given several warnings for unacceptable language. Although most were not aired, one was seen during Monday night’s episode of the series.
During a game of truth or dare, he was asked to give the qualities of each of his peers that he didn’t like.
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’.
He also explained that the laughter that followed from the other male housemates reminded him of homophobic abuse he faced at school.
The following night, George was handed a verbal warning for discriminatory behaviour.
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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.’
Big Brother then added: ‘George, Big Brother thinks your language was unacceptable and could cause offence and is therefore issuing you with a warning.’
Just over a week since the show kicked off, George had already come under the spotlight several times.
He’s been vocal about his views on immigration and shared how he supports Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
In another episode, things took a dramatic turn following a discussion about homelessness, with George adamant that people should be held responsible for their actions.
‘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,’ he said.
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.’
However, he admitted he wasn’t going into the house to make friends and wasn’t afraid to ‘ruffle feathers’.
Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV1.
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