Actor Shaun Williamson has left the Celebrity Big Brother in a shock eviction, leaving only five finalists in with a chance of being crowned series winner.
The EastEnders star became the eighth person to be kicked out of the Channel 5 house following Thursday’s public vote, leaving the last leg of the competition between Sarah Harding, Jemma Lucy, Sam Thompson, Derek Acorah, Amelia Lily and Chad Johnson.
Awww, @ShaunWilliamson is the eighth housemate to be evicted, just two days before the final! #CBB pic.twitter.com/c7m5uvz3Rx
— Big Brother UK (@bbuk) August 24, 2017
The big reveal came after an exciting day for the housemates, who were treated to a visit – and some awkward challenges – from the former housemates.
Williamson was the first in line and was instructed by first evictee Marissa Jade to dress up as and behave like a dog.
His exit apparently came as a shock to remaining housemates and viewers alike, but he said quickly: “It’s all good…it’s not a problem”.
An outraged Jenna836 commented on Twitter: “Can’t believe this! He didn’t deserve that!” while Susan BCAv added: “He was a genuine gent”.
Can't believe this!!!! He didn't deserve that!!
— jenna836 (@jenna836) August 24, 2017
He was a genuine gent
— Susan BCAv (@ironmongerswife) August 24, 2017
Gutted. He was my winner from the start. pic.twitter.com/XWdXh84ngj
— Kerryann (@Kezbombs) August 24, 2017
Pam K added: “Absolutely gutted here, Shaun didn’t deserve a backdoor eviction at all!”
absolutely gutted here, Shaun didn't deserve a backdoor eviction at all! #CBB 😔 x
— Pam K 🐱💗 (@KittyKatPK) August 24, 2017
Awww gutted really liked shaun 😣
— Kirsty Morgan (@Welshangel88) August 24, 2017
Wrong person evicted
— geraldine (@ger1977) August 24, 2017
Another paid tribute to Williamson’s handling of the vote, posting: “I think a backdoor eviction is mean at this late stage but luckily Shaun is mature enough to handle it.”
I think a backdoor eviction is mean at this late stage but luckily Shaun is mature enough to handle it.
— condemnedmale (@condemnedmale) August 24, 2017
The final Celebrity Big Brother showdown will air at 9pm on Channel 5 on Friday.