'Celebrity Big Brother': Stephen Bear Sparks Homophobia Row After Frankie Grande Comment

Viewers are split on this one.
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Stephen Bear is at the centre of a new ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ controversy, after Frankie Grande appeared to accuse him of making a homophobic slur.

The pair became embroiled in a row about cocktails during Sunday (7 August) night’s episode of the Channel 5 reality show, but Frankie took offence when Stephen called him a “pussycat”, believing it to be a reference about his sexuality.

Frankie Grande
Frankie Grande
Channel 5

The row kicked off when it emerged Bear had used all the freshly ground coffee to make a cocktail, to which Frankie raged: “Are you fucking kidding me, he’s a fucking terror, he’s an immature arsehole.”

Trying to remain the joker, Bear replied: “Don’t be angry pussycat.”

“Are you calling me a pussycat because I’m gay?” Frankie asked.

“I’m your worst nightmare now. There’s a very small majority of people in this house that actually want you here.”

Stephen Bear
Stephen Bear
Channel 5

Many viewers agreed with Frankie that Bear’s comments were meant in a derogatory way:

i don't get people who think that frankie was pulling the 'gay card'. would bear call lewis,heavy,james or ricky 'pussycat'? no. #cbb

— Pot noodle (@4PotNoodle) August 8, 2016

Jesus @stephen_bear is a nasty piece of work. And the 'pussycat' comment was definitely in direct reference to Frankie's sexuality. #CBB 🙄

— RO! (@reganokey) August 7, 2016

Just seen Bear calling Frankie a pussycat etc, in someways I feel like it's a sly gay dig 😕 #cbbuk #bbuk

— Cassidy Valentine (@CassidieXBL) August 7, 2016

Bear calling Frankie a "pussycat" is as offensive as what Biggins said yet no consequences by any of his actions Bravo @bbuk #CBB

— Addy A. (@FrankTourage) August 7, 2016

@lissydoll4 Frankie was offended, as a gay man being called a 'pussycat' was offensive to him, it's called context.

— Kimser (@Kimser5) August 7, 2016

Pretty sure Bear called Frankie a pussy cat cause he's gay wouldn't hear him call Lewis a pussy cat 😴.. #CBBUK #CBB

— Najibah (@najibxh_) August 7, 2016

However, others believed Frankie had read too much into Bear’s words and attached his own meaning to them:

Pussycat. An offensive term for a gay man. Erm no I don't think so Frankie. #CBB

— Hirrell (@Hirrell) August 7, 2016

Wtf 😡 Frankie trying to push the bear!! Are u calling me pussycat because I'm gay??? Wtf how is that a connection?? #CBB

— Danielle Munday (@Angeldee83) August 7, 2016

@VictorianDad pussycat really? I have never been called that! Bear calls everyone darlin/sweetheart/ etc even my gay son said Frankie idiot!

— lisa may (@lissydoll4) August 7, 2016

Frankie is doing too much. I didn't know "pussy cat" was derogatory to gay people #CBB

— Astor (@UmmuYasiin) August 7, 2016

Oh frankie behave!! Don't try n say pussy cat is anyway homophobic #CBB #cbbuk

— PAULY•C (@paulchambers81) August 7, 2016

Stephen’s comment came after his housemates nominated him to face eternal eviction during Friday night’s live show.

Viewers have also called for him to be removed from the show, following one aggressive outburst last week, which saw him smash a mirror in anger.

Christopher Biggins has already been ejected from the ‘CBB’ house, after a series of controversial remarks, including an anti-Semitic joke, and a number of disparaging remarks about bisexual people.

‘Celebrity Big Brother’ continues tonight at 9pm on Channel 5.

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