Celebrity Big Brother winner David Potts has admitted Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Louis Walsh are not in the contestants’ group chat – but insists there is no feud between the co-stars.
In March, David won the first series of CBB since 2018, and the series was plagued by controversy, with numerous fights between co-stars.
Love Island 2022 winner Ekin-Su was forced to take a break from social media after suffering relentless trolling and withdrew from appearing in the final.
And she was reported to have gotten into fights with all of her co-stars, one of whom, Marisha Wallace, got into a fight on the show when the latter voted to evict her.
Meanwhile, Louis, 71, made friends and enemies daily with his sharp tongue, with fellow contestant Fern Britton getting the worst of it.
Celebrity Big Brother winner David Potts, 30, admitted Ekin-Su Culculoglu, 29, and Louis Walsh, 71, are NOT in the contestants’ group chat after rumors of a feud.
In March, David won the first series of CBB since 2018, and the series was plagued with controversy, with numerous fights between co-stars.
It was long ago reported that Ekin-Su had fallen out with all of her co-stars, one of whom, Marisha Wallace, got into a fight on camera when the latter voted to evict her.
Former Ibiza Weekender David said something new! magazine: ‘Yes [the WhatsApp chat], with me, Colson, Bradley, Nikita, Zeze and Marisha. I talk to Fern separately.
“It’s just fragments, wishing each other luck with whatever we’re doing,” he added. ‘It’s lovely.’
Missing from the chat are Ekin-Su, Louis, Levi Roots, Lauren Smith, Gary Goldsmith and Sharon Osbourne.
However, David’s representatives told MailOnline that all the former housemates “get along very well” and “there is not a single dispute”.
It comes after Sharon, 71, branded two mystery housemates “embarrassed” and “desperate” earlier this month.
Speaking on her family podcast The Osbournes, Sharon said: “They were both women and leave it at that.
‘I don’t want to embarrass anyone, why? They weren’t mean to me, I just didn’t like them. I knew they were scammers. When you are desperate with them, it makes you ashamed.”
After the final, Louis responded to the huge backlash he had received for his behavior.
Meanwhile, Louis, 71, made friends and enemies daily with his sharp tongue, with fellow contestant Fern Britton getting the worst of it.
David’s assurance that there will be no rows comes after ‘tenant’ housemate Sharon Osbourne, 71, branded two mystery housemates ‘shuddering’ and ‘desperate’ earlier this month.
Louis said in March: “I was just telling the truth. I wasn’t trying to be malicious, I was just reporting what I saw… Some of the housemates were just boring and bland and playing with the cameras.
Louis described Fern (far right) as “wallpaper” and said: “Nikita and Fern loved him the most – they played in front of the cameras” (Nikita pictured far left)
He said Sun: ‘I was just telling the truth. He wasn’t trying to be malicious, he was just reporting what I saw. I was raised to tell it like it is. Some of the housemates were just boring and bland and played in front of the cameras.
He also said: ‘Fern is fine. I mean she desperately wanted to win. She was wallpaper, she brings you nothing.
Louis continued: ‘Nikita and Fern loved it the most – they played in front of the cameras. The person I would least like to date is Gary. [Goldsmith]. There was nothing for the man; He shouldn’t have been there.
Coming out of his social media break, Ekin-Su said: “I know it’s not like me to hide, but I have taken some time to reflect.”
Ekin-Su has taken control of the situation with an empowering message addressing his absence in the finale and looking ahead to his next chapter.
‘Sometimes in our lowest moments, we learn the most important lessons about ourselves.
‘I hope you don’t think I’m selfish for setting boundaries and putting my own needs first last night.
“I am fully aware that not everyone will understand my absence or think it was the right decision, BUT it was the right decision for me.
‘I chose to walk away from a potentially uncomfortable situation that I would rather avoid.
‘I’m proud of myself for recognizing what I need during this time, despite the hate that may come my way.
‘Accountability is key and when I’m ready, I’ll give some context about these past few weeks. Thank you to everyone who has sent me kindness, I see you and appreciate you. The new chapter begins now.’
He added: “I hope everyone enjoyed watching the CBB final. Congratulations to David on the victory.”