Celebrity Big Brother's Lauren Simon suffers devasting blow hours before eviction

August 2024 · 3 minute read

Lauren Simon has been dealt a cruel blow before the first Celebrity Big Brother eviction.

The Real Housewives of Cheshire legend is set to face Kate Middle's uncle Gary Goldsmith in the the public vote and it's not looking good for the reality TV star.

According to the latest bookmakers odds from Ladbrokes, Lauren is odds on to be sent packing from the CBB house tonight (Friday, March 8). The bookies make the Real Housewives Of Cheshire star just 1/2 to be evicted with Gary 6/4 in the betting as things stand.

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Elsewhere, it's good news for Heartstoppers actor Bradley Riches and This Morning legend Fern Britton who have pulled further away from the chasing pack in the race for this year's crown. Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "Lauren's time in the Big Brother house looks set to come to an end tonight, with the reality star clear favourite to be sent packing by viewers.

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"It's been a strong week for Bradley and Fern, however... the pair started the series as relative outsiders but have since won the backing of punters and now look set for a two-horse race for this year's crown." After learning she was facing the public vote, Lauren couldn’t help but flee the lounge area after she was overwhelmed with emotion.

Just four days into the new series, the TV personality was “emotional and in shock” after she learned her fellow housemates had nominated her. Gary had previously been nominated by celebrity lodger Sharon Osbourne earlier in the week. The mum-of-two received the most votes in the house with a whopping six votes. Initially she told Sharon and Louis Walsh: “I’ve obviously p***ed a couple of people off."

The former X Factor judge insisted: "You haven’t done anything wrong” as Lauren continued: "The think is with me, I’ve heard it, I’ve taken it on board. I’m not going to change. I am what I am. Every day changes here, doesn’t it?" But moments later, Lauren couldn’t help but burst into tears as she ran off to the bathroom to compose herself before returning to the group.

It comes after Sharon revealed the real reason why she put Gary up for eviction. Speaking to Big Brother, completely unaware Gary and other viewers were watching her final decision, she said: "The housemate that I nominate is Gary. I don’t think he’s that comfortable here, I think he’s awkward with himself being here too.

"It’s very tough for him; he told me about things. He’s brave to have come in here. I somehow don’t think this is the place for him. He’s the oddball. If I went into this world, and suddenly plonked myself in the middle of his boardrooms, I’d feel the same. I think he’s insecure too."

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