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Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Big Brother winner Ali Bromley says 'someone tried to punish me severely' over Palestine shirt
Ali Bromley took to social media on Tuesday to claim her watermelon t-shirt wearing scene on Big Brother saw people unrelated to the show try to 'punish me severely' Big Brother star Ali Bromley has clarified her support for Palestine on the show, claiming she was silenced at the time. During her time on the reality contest last year, she wore a t-shirt depicting watermelon imagery - a symbol of Palestine solidarity - and after that, the episode was removed from the ITV hub. Watermelon imagery is often used to communicate solidarity with the Palestinians thanks to the fruit's colours matching the Palestinian flag. After the Arab-Israeli war in 1967, it became illegal to publicly display the Palestinian flag in Israel. Ali, a forensic psychologist, has now commented on the situation after previous confirmation the episode had been pulled "due to compliance reasons." Originally, after leaving the house, she said she was "glad ITV apologised" for airing her wearing the shirt. Now, Ali says: "Almost a year ago, I wore a Palestine t-shirt on TV as an act of peaceful solidarity. Behind the scenes (unrelated to itv or big brother), someone in a position of significant power tried to punish me severely for it, attempting to turn a simple expression of support into something far more serious. "At first, I was scared and had no idea how to navigate it. I was effectively, gagged. But as the weeks went on, I continued to show my support anyway, resolving that whatever the consequence I'd rather persevere than be quietened." She continued: "That's what we should all do when we believe in justice. While I can't share too much about what happened (I'll take some advice and see if I can), I can say that after a long and difficult process - the case finally thrown out and I won. Again. "Moving forwards I will continue to show my support for Palestine, proudly and without fear." She followed up her Instagram Stories comment to say: "As in my statement, I emphasise again that this person is unrelated to big brother and in fact has no connections to television or broadcasting at all. "When I figure out how and where to share - I will." She ended with a single red love heart emoji. At the time, the Campaign Against Antisemitism said the graphic on the t-shirt "caused significant distress among the British Jewish community". They also revealed they had submitted a complaint to Ofcom, saying: "How did the show's staff allow this shirt to be worn, let alone broadcast it on national television? This incident represents a serious violation of broadcasting standards." However, Ali was supported by viewers online. One user on Twitter /X wrote: "Ali should be applauded for these t-shirts btw, first a trans rights are human rights shirt and a Palestine one. Honestly queen s**t right there." Another also praised the reality star, saying praised Ali, saying: "I love how she's brought in both pro-Palestine and pro-trans shirts, I just love this woman actually." One more said: "Ali wearing a Palestine-shaped watermelon tee. They could never make me hate her." At the time, ITV didn't confirmed the exact reason why the show was removed. It was later e-edited and re-uploaded, with "compliance reasons" mentioned. However, in response to a viewer who asked where the episode had gone, ITV insisted it would be available again a few hours later. The broadcaster later posted: "Thank you for reaching out to us today. Hope you are well. Regarding your question about last night's Big Brother show, we have some news, it will be available to view later this evening. We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this but the wait will be worth it."
Washington Post
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
The long and short of it: Tre Johnson could be a perfect fit for the Wizards
The most noticeable thing about Tre Johnson is not his fashion. Promise. Even though on Wednesday night Johnson made himself a topic among those who wonder why anyone would be caught on camera wearing a cropped suit jacket and billowing dress shorts that looked like they were stolen from his big brother's closet.
Irish Times
14-05-2025
- General
- Irish Times
The Silent Witness
I was the breath that never came, the cry that never filled the room. I was the light that flickered, then faded before the dawn. Yet here I linger, a whisper in the walls, a shadow in the corner of your eye, watching as you grow, baby sister and brother, two lights that shine where mine could not. I see your first steps, the stumble and the rise, the way you reach for the world with hands I never had the chance to hold. Your laughter fills the spaces where my silence lingers, each giggle a note of a song I never sang. You wear the love I never physically felt, the warmth of a mother's embrace, the pride in a father's eyes. And I am here, just out of sight, the sibling you never knew, a memory before there was memory. But I am not sorrow, not a tear in the tapestry of your lives. I am the quiet witness, the guardian of your days. I watch you grow, rooted in a love that never withers, in the hearts of those who remember what could have been, but find joy in what it is. You carry me in ways you'll never know, in the way you hold each other close, in the sibling bond that ties you tight. I am the thread in the weave, invisible but strong, binding you to me, and me to you. And though we never met, and I never grew, I am with you in every step you take, in every breath you draw. I am the unseen, the silent, the ever-present the big brother who loves you still.
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes spotted using ‘secret code' to say ‘I love you' outside of CBB – did you see it?
CELEBRITY Big Brother stars Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa have been called out by fans for using a "code" to say I love you. It came straight after the pair - who insist they are "soulmates" and their friendship is purely platonic - in an interview on Monday's This Morning. Advertisement 7 CBB fans have claimed JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes are using a secret code to say I love you Credit: TikTok/@thismorning 7 It came when the actress and singer double tapped his shoulder Credit: TikTok/@thismorning 7 Chris, 32, did the same as they answered questions for a TikTok clip Credit: TikTok/@thismorning The CBB alumni then headed to film a TikTok video for the ITV daytime show's social media channel, where fans spotted their heart-warming trait. As they answered a question on their dream spy house co-star past or present - responding with each other - fans noticed how Dance Moms alum Jojo tapped Chris twice on the shoulder. He returned the favour and performed the gesture on her leg. The actress and dancee then did the same on his jeans as she said: "Fairly obvious we would pick each other." Advertisement read more cbb Yet fans noticed something significant in their body language, with one taking to the comments to write: "Does anyone else think that them double tapping each other is code to say I love you? "They do it a lot." A second wrote: "You are on to something." A third then put: "I thought I was the only one who realised those constant taps, like some secret code." Advertisement Most read in Reality Exclusive One then insisted: "It's defo code." The comments emerged after JoJo Siwa arriving back at LAX and being greeted by her mother She then exclusively told The Sun of meeting her "best friend" Chris on the show - as well as Advertisement Taking to Instagram on Saturday, They had told how CHRIS' CONNECTION CBB 2025 Voting Percentages Revealed CELEBRITY Big Brother's voting percentages have been revealed. Yet what did the figures show amid Danny Beard, 32, to the title. But voting reveals he only marginally pipped him to the post, getting 37.37% of the vote, while Danny received 35.72%. The gap between Jack's win and Chris Hughes' votes was astonishing - as the Love Island star who came in sixth place only got 2.52% of the vote. Chesney Hawkes received 3.04%, while As she left the terminal building, JoJo told us of her feelings about the show and her "romance" with Chris. On the ITV series she said: "Oh I would do it again in a heartbeat. Advertisement "I would do big brother 50 times over again. "Because it was incredible, it was life changing, it was magical. "I got to meet a best friend," referring to ITV Racing pundit Chris. As she packed her car up with her cases JoJo added she hoped to the back in the UK soon as there was "a lot of people I'll miss over there," again seemingly referencing the reality TV hunk. Advertisement OPENING UP It came hours after JoJo Speaking about where Chris and JoJo go from here, regarding their "close" friendship, Chris said they have a "really strong bond" - calling it a "soulmate friendship". Chris said: "Our friendship, it's hard to explain... it's just a really strong bond between two people, it's just a strong friendship. "I think you can have a soulmate friendship, that's the thing. Advertisement "To me, it's that energy when it's not the standard friendship you have with your friends, but it's still a friendship, we are friends. "It's nice, I found it strange because it was such a strong friendship. "Having someone in there to go through an experience like that and have someone there everyday when you're emotional, when you're happy... that was beautiful, that was genuinely an amazing thing." Ben then grilled the pair and asked if it was just "platonic" or if it could develop into something "romantic". Advertisement JoJo laughed and said: "He's a gorgeous boy, look, he's a great guy, it is platonic, we have a lot of fun together. Life is life and I don't know any future of anything but I'm really grateful for the dynamic that we have and the bond that we have. "Whatever life does, life will do." JoJo's with co-star played out through their time in the ITV show. Advertisement During their stint in the compound, the duo Chris then It comes as a source previously told The Sun: ' Advertisement 'Even if it's purely platonic, as they claim, fans are convinced Kath must be furious about the endless physical contact, at least." 7 JoJo touched down in LA today Credit: London Entertainment for The Sun 7 Chris and JoJo opened up on their 'soulmate' connection on This Morning Credit: ITV 7 Their 'flirty' behaviour in the spy house confused fans Credit: ITV Advertisement 7 Jojo dumped partner Kath Ebbs at the CBB wrap party Credit: Getty
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Celebrity Big Brother in 'fix row' after Chris Hughes lets slip he knows about Katy Perry space mission - despite being in the house during lift off
Celebrity Big Brother fans were left baffled after Chris Hughes revealed to his fellow housemates about Katy Perry 's space mission during Thursday's episode. Last week the pop star, 40, was fiercely criticised and brutally roasted for her role in Jeff Bezos ' all-female Blue Origin space flight. As one of the passengers on the 11-minute excursion, Katy was especially derided for singing to fellow travellers during the journey and kissing the ground after they landed. However while the space mission took place on April 14 when the celebrities were already in the Big Brother house without access to the outside world and social media, Chris seemed to know about the controversial event. Speaking with his housemates, Chris appeared to catch Jack P Shepherd off guard as he asked him: 'If you had the opportunity to go to space like Katy Perry did would you?' Clearly hearing the news for the first time Jack asked: 'Did she go to space? Why Katy Perry?' Chris then replied: 'Just to give it a bit of f****g traction probably but it was the first all female descent to space. 'I wouldn't get on that not a chance. I would s**t myself. I'd be so worried I wasn't coming back'. And fans were quick to spot the slip up as they took to Twitter to share their shock. They penned: 'How TF did chris know katy perry went to space?? Didnt she go up on April 14th and he wemt in the house 7th April'; 'watching big brother earlier and chris mentioned katy perry going to space and ive been wondering how tf he knew that'; 'Wait, wait… Chris talking about Katy Perry going to space… that happened whilst #CBB was on! What's all that about! Sure it was announced in February she would be but it's a bit weird.'; 'How does chris know Katy Perry went to space?'; 'Errrr how did Chris know Katy Perry & Co went to space? It happened whilst they were in the house?'; 'Ehhh ? How did Chris know about Katy Perry going to space ??'; 'How did Chris know about Katy Perry going to space?' Fans were quick to spot the slip up as they took to Twitter to share their shock 'How did Chris know Katy Perry went to space? He was in the house when it happened'; 'How does Chris know Katy Perry went to space when they can't know stuff from the outside and that only happened like last week didn't it?!' Yet while the mission happened during the celebrities time in the house their was coverage of the upcoming mission prior to the start of the series. One fan wrote: 'Of course he knew about it. Every single person on the planet knew about it. Just because he's in the house doesn't mean he hasn't been watching the news or been on social media since literally the beginning of the year. Calm down people and use your brains.' MailOnline have contacted ITV representatives for comment. Meanwhile Katy Perry is now facing scrutiny on her tour, as she struggles to sell tickets for her US dates which kick off in Houston, Texas, in two weeks time. The California Girls singer launched her Lifetimes Tour Wednesday in Mexico and will embark on a string of dates across North America in support of her seventh studio album, 143, which was widely panned by critics on its release in September. As footage of Wednesday's show circulated online, social media users were merciless in making fun of her stilted, awkward choreography. 'Not the mom moves,' groaned one observer, while another joked: 'Maybe she should have spent less time in space and more time rehearsing lmao.' One social media user compared her moves to 'my cat when she's cleaning herself,' another called her a 'straight up soulless vessel' and still another marveled that 'her fans have the audacity to say she's a better performer than gaga… byeee.'
