“BIG BROTHER housemate Cameron revealed the surprising REAL reason he entered the house. The 22-year-old farmer, from Somerset, got candid with fellow housemate Zelah, and opened up about his true intentions for coming onto the show. 2 Cameron revealed that losing weight was one of the main reasons why he decided to step into the”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk
The 22-year-old farmer, from Somerset, got candid with fellow housemate Zelah, and opened up about his true intentions for coming onto the show.
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Cameron revealed that losing weight was one of the main reasons why he decided to step into the Big Brother house, as he and Zelah discussed body image issuesCredit: ITV2/ITVX
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The pair’s frank and honest conversation won the hearts of fans on social media, with many counting Cameron among their favouritesCredit: ITV2/ITVXCameron, who introduced himself as an introvert, told his co-star that he had entered the house on a mission to lose weight, as the pair openly discussed issues around body image.
As the pair had a conversation Cameron admitted that he had come into the house to “lose a bit of weight”.
Zelah, who works a professional trainer, asked if Cameron had any goals when it came to food.
Cameron responded: “Just like not eat so much crap all the time, like don’t binge as much.“
He went on to ask Zelah: “Did you used to be big?”
The personal trainer responded: “I used to be bigger, I used to be overweight.”
Zelah continued: “During my teen years, I developed an eating disorder.”
He opened up about his battle with bulimia, telling Cameron he struggled with “eating and then throwing up”.
Zelah admitted: “It stayed with me for a long time.”
Cameron responded: “At boarding school, we were made to run all the time and I was made to do rugby which I never really liked.”
He added: “I never really enjoyed, especially doing it with other people, I never really enjoyed doing all that.
“I felt embarrassed doing all that actually.”
Viewers praised Cameron for opening up about his body image struggles, particularly after he shared his fears over housemates liking him in an emotional diary room confession after entering the house.
Fans on social media admitted that the farmer has started to grow on them.
One viewer wrote on X: “Farmer O.G Cameron is really growing on me. Seems like such a nice guy. Love the way he emotionally checks in with people so effortlessly.”
Another fan said: “Farmer Cameron is a great addition to the cast i shouldnt have judged him prematurely”.
It comes as Gani became the second housemate to be given the boot from Big Brother house – after facing the first public vote of the series.
Poor weather conditions meant ITV bosses had to pull the plug on using their outdoor set forcing this week’s evictee to leave via the back door.
Both Gani and Zelah found themselves facing the public vote after being given an evil eye by the four newest housemates – Richard, Feyisola, Cameron B and George.
Upon his departure being confirmed, he was met by Will Best, who walked him over to the Late and Live studio amid the shake-up.
When asked how he was feeling, Gani looked heartbroken as he confessed: “I seriously don’t know what to even say right now.”
During his exit interview with AJ and Will, Gani admitted he wanted to share more of himself whilst on the show.
- Gani, 39, a pizza shop manager from South London.
- Cameron, 22, a farmer from Taunton.
- Nancy, 22, a graduate from Glasgow.
- Caroline, 56, a PR specialist from Canvey Island.
- Zelah, 25, a personal trainer from South London.
- Teja, 18, a cleaner from Bristol.
- Emily, 25, a political events manager from Northampton (evicted).
- Marcus, 22, a mechanical engineer from Manchester.
- Tate, 27, a business owner from Falkirk.
- Elsa, 21, a content creator from Essex.
- Sam, 27, a zumba instructor from Skipton.
- Jenny, 20, a make-up artist from Derry.
Four new housemates were announced to enter the house as late arrivals:
- Cameron B, 25, a personal trainer from Bolton.
- Feyisola, 33, a financial investigator from London.
- George, 23, a parish councillor from Braintree.
- Richard, 60, a composer and author from London.