In recent Celebrity Big Brother news, a controversy has arisen following claims made by a former housemate regarding a dramatic incident that unfolded during the show.
Kim Woodburn, known for her stint as a Celebrity Big Brother housemate in 2017, has voiced her skepticism about the authenticity of a particular moment involving Fern Britton, a former This Morning host. Woodburn, aged 82, alleges that Britton’s reaction to an incident where she reportedly hit her head was “pretended,” going as far as to label it as “phoney.”
The incident in question occurred during a house challenge where Fern Britton collided with Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin, resulting in Britton hitting her head on the back of a chair. The contestants were engaged in a team-based challenge, attempting to burst each other’s balloons when the accident took place. The game halted as Big Brother intervened upon noticing Britton’s injury.
Nikita promptly escorted Fern to the Diary Room for rest and recuperation before she returned to the house. However, Kim Woodburn has expressed doubts about Britton’s response, stating to The Sun, “I’ll tell you what I did find. I thought, ‘Fern, what are you doing, dear?’ when she pretended… I say pretended, but she did… when she pretended she’d hurt her head.”
Woodburn further elaborated on her suspicions, highlighting the sequence of events following the incident. She remarked on Britton’s sudden recovery and interactions with Big Brother, questioning the absence of immediate medical attention if her condition had been genuinely concerning.
Fern Britton’s journey in the latest Celebrity Big Brother series culminated in reaching the final episode, although she was ultimately the first to be evicted during the final, securing fifth place overall.
Reflecting on her past interactions with Fern Britton during their time on ITV’s This Morning, Kim Woodburn described Britton as a “delightful person.” However, Woodburn expressed current confusion, stating, “There’s two sides to Fern. There’s that lovely side, then this is phoney, stupid side, so don’t know what to make of her at all. There’s definitely passive aggression there.”
These claims by Kim Woodburn have added a layer of intrigue to the recent Celebrity Big Brother season, sparking discussions about authenticity and portrayal within reality television narratives.
