Big Brother announces major vote shake-up as George removed for 'unacceptable behaviour'

Earlier today, Big Brotherannounced that George Gilbert had been removed from the house over "repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour". George was one of four housemates facing evictionon Friday, and the public vote has now been halted due to this.

Yesterday, the housemates nominated for the first time, and it was revealed that George, Elsa, Richard and Cameron B would be facing the public vote. George, Elsa and Cameron B received the most amount of votes from their fellow housemates, and Richard was atomically up as he had the cursed eye.

Addressing the situation as she opened Big Brother's Late and Live tonight, host AJ Odudu said: "George was removed from the Big Brother house today following repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour.

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"As he was up for eviction, the vote has been closed for now. So if you've voted already, your votes don't count. But new votes between Cameron B, Elsa and Richard will be opening tomorrow and you'll have five new votes. So tune in tomorrow to see the housemates reaction to the news."

In a statement following George's removal, ITV told The Mirror: "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 was later revealed that George's comments will not be aired on the show as they are contrary to broadcast standards. Contestants were told the rules regarding language and behaviour ahead of entering the Big Brother house, receiving training in respect, dignity and inclusion.

However, later on in the day, it was reported that George left his co-stars horrified after making offensive comments which could be interpreted as antisemitic. "Everyone was absolutely disgusted," a source revealed to The Sun. "Nobody could believe what he said - he was clearly out to shock people."

It's been reported that he was called into the Diary Room after making the comments, and was immediately ejected from the show.

George received a warning over his behaviour earlier in the week after imitating housemate Sam during a game of Truth or Dare. He was told by Big Brother in the diary room: "At 11:26, during a game of Truth or Dare, when asked about your least favourite qualities of other Housemates, you said the following, ‘Sam, um too…’, you then went on to mimic Sam using both noises that mocked the way Sam talks and body language that included limp wrists.

"Do you understand how both your language and behaviour could be offensive to Sam, your Housemates and the viewing public?" George then said that he had apologised to Sam after making the comments.

However, The Mirror understands that George was given several warnings for unacceptable language which were not broadcast as they were contrary to broadcast standards.

Big Brother airs tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

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