Big Brother removes George Gilbert for repeated unacceptable language

Big Brother has removed housemate George Gilbert from the show with immediate effect after what producers described as repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour, an ITV spokesperson said on Wednesday. The 23 year old, who entered the series as one of four late arrivals, will no longer participate in the programme, the statement added.

Producers had previously disciplined Gilbert after a Diary Room hearing in which he was told his conduct during a truth or dare game had been offensive. According to Big Brother, footage showed Gilbert imitating fellow housemate Sam Ashby with noises and gestures that included what was described as limp wrists. Sam later told production he felt mocked and said the laughter that followed reminded him of homophobic abuse he endured at school. In that hearing Big Brother told Gilbert, "Big Brother thinks your language was unacceptable and could cause offence and is therefore issuing you with a warning."

ITV said the material that led to Gilbert's removal will not be broadcast. He is expected to appear in the next evening's episode because the show's edited highlights are produced from footage recorded in the previous 24 hours, ITV said. Big...