Ann Widdecombe under fire for ‘homophobic remark’ on Celebrity Big Brother

Ann Widdecombe has made yet another controversial remark in the Celebrity Big Brother house.

The former Conservative politician has already come under fire for victim blaming women coming forward in the #MeToo movement and branding Meghan Markle “trouble” due to her “background”.

The Celebrity Big Brother contestant has now upset viewers once again after making a comment about Shane Jenek and Andrew Brady’s bromantic relationship.

During last night’s episode, the two men playfully wrestled in the kitchen area whilst Ann watched them disapprovingly.

Shane joked: “You might not support our marriage Ann, but you have to support our love.”

“Don’t be disgusting!” Ann replied.

Later, Shane spoke to his housemates about what Ann had said.

He explained: “Earlier when we were in the kitchen, I was like, ‘Aww, come on Ann, you don’t agree with two people of the same sex getting married but what about two people of the same sex in love?’ She’s like, ‘That’s disgusting’.”

“I was mortified,” Andrew confessed.

Dapper Laughs joined in: “I just think some of you don’t get her.”

Over on Twitter, CBB viewers criticised the politician for her “homophobic slurs”.

Celebs Go Dating star Nadia Essex wrote:  “Jade [Goody] says Shilpa Poppadom and is the most hated woman in the country. Ann says gay people are disgusting and is getting the highest votes to save WAKE UP UK public. She is not a nice old granny she is a disgrace and shouldn’t be in there getting such a nice edit.”

Nadia continued: “I’ve heard her for 20 episodes say things that make my stomach turn. I have heard, seen homophobic slurs, expressions of disgust and general poppycock about gay marriage. She has never say Ash and G are disgusting when they cuddle.”