Big Brother's Cameron comes out as gay to housemates
Big Brother is at its best when it captures truly life-changing moments on camera - such was the case in Monday's episode (October 8) when housemate Cameron shared his truth with fellow housemates.
Viewers have seen the 18-year-old vlogger coming to grips with a realisation about himself, with support and guidance from his friend Lewis F, over the last several weeks.
Last Friday night (October 5), in the aftermath of fellow housemate Cian admitting a crush on him, Cameron came out as gay in front of the whole of the nation during an emotional chat with Lewis.
"Sometimes you gotta say, 'F**k it' and just do it'," he reasoned.
THE BIG TEASE. On Day 24, an eventful nominations day saw Hussain beginning to make a mark whilst Cameron prepared to make an emotional announcement. Get the full story 👉 tonight at 10pm on @channel5_tv. #BBUK pic.twitter.com/a3hTA2QHSx
- Big Brother UK (@bbuk) October 8, 2018
The rest of the house have only known that Cameron was struggling with some unresolved issues, but in Monday's episode, Lewis F helped him share his authentic self with the group while they were gathered for nominations.
"Because I've got such great connections with you, I wanted to be all honest with you," he told them.
Cameron admitted to the other housemates that he couldn't yet "say the word", so Lewis instead offered to ask him if he was gay to make it easier. While LGBTQ+ housemates Brooke and Cian broke down into floods to tears, Cameron answered: "Yes."
"I just hope you will all sort of think of me in the same way," he told them as the house rallied around with hugs, with Tomasz beaming: "Welcome my homosexual friend! Join us in the rainbow!"
"That was amazing. You should be proud of yourself," Kenaley told him, with Cian adding: "Welcome to the rest of your life."
Cameron 😭🌈 #bbuk
- Ross Bouchard 🏴 (@AllThingsGenie) October 8, 2018
I'm not crying, you are #BBUK pic.twitter.com/YOCm7bfqxI
- m (@UKBeliebs_In1D) October 8, 2018
#bbuk OMG 😭 #cameron I don't even know the boy but I feel sooooo proud 🤗 his family must be so happy for him 🌈 #gaypride pic.twitter.com/DhbM369vGH
- 💋♕chellie anne♕💋 (@chellexbabi) October 8, 2018
Really hope #BBUK returns after this series. It's groundbreaking tv. So proud of Cameron . pic.twitter.com/ejOfmt2CSM
- Stewart WK (@MrDetailed) October 8, 2018
Aww just wanted to give Cameron a big hug. That took guts to do! #BBUK pic.twitter.com/OfvbGMgHUr
- Florentina (@Flo3241) October 8, 2018
Watching @bbuk and Cameron I am so so proud of you #BBUK #bigbrotheruk pic.twitter.com/Lmw8ntyYrN
- Sian (@sian_evans_xx) October 8, 2018
Aww i am so proud of Cameron love him so much #BBUK
- Nicola Wright 🐭 (@Nikkianne5) October 8, 2018
This coming out is quite sweet #BBUK
- Dyl🏴n (@HausofDylan95) October 8, 2018
That was so lovely! #BBUK
- 💗DANIELLE V💗 (@tinkertink2010) October 8, 2018
As the housemates literally gave him a round of applause, Lewis F went to the Diary Room to agree to Big Brother's offer to throw a party for Cameron in exchange for 150 Big Coins. The shindig even included Cam's favourite: cheesecake.
The coming out led the other LGBTQ+ members of the house reflecting on their own coming out stories, as you can see below. In the Diary Room, Cameron admitted it was a huge relief that he finally could be his true self with the other housemates.
Everybody is different. Brooke has an emotional moment when sharing her story with Zoe ❤️ #BBUK pic.twitter.com/U0fTQXDQCC
- Big Brother UK (@bbuk) October 8, 2018
"All the housemates were fantastic, it was fantastic to get that reaction... I know how alone you can feel. I know even in this process, I just could not see doing what I did today," he admitted.
Asked by Big Brother if he had any advice for others struggling to come out, he urged them: "Just keep fighting. There is light at the end of the tunnel."
Big Brother continues at the later time of 10.15pm on Tuesday (October 9) on Channel 5, followed by Bit on the Side at 11.15pm.
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