CBB’s David Gest QUITS the Celebrity Big Brother house

Oh no!

Published on18 01 2016

David Gest has left the Celebrity Big Brother house after 13 days.

A Channel 5 spokesperson said:

On exiting the house, David said: "I’ve been so sick, and I’m really sad as I wish I could stay. It’s something I will never forget.

"I want to thank all the people that have been supporting me, I want to tell all the cast mates that I love them and I love this country for its support."

"Thank you Big Brother."

During his time on the show, David was a calming influence on the house, as well as providing a touch of Hollywood razzle-dazzle among the TOWIE and Geordie Shore stars.

This is one of our favourite moments of 2016

His exit follows that of Jonathan Cheban, who told heatworld that he wouldlove to go back in.

Now there are two gaping holes in the house, does that make the entrance of Sam Reece- Stephanie Davis' boyfriend - or Charlotte Crosby - who has expressed a desire to go back in - more likely?

Here's hoping.

David's departure will be shown as part of the show this evening.

Celebrity Big Brother is on Channel 5 at 9pm tonight.

CBB January 2016 official line-up

1 of 16

Gemma Collins

FUN FACT: Gemma once lost three stone in a month by JUST DRINKING JUICE. She must've been absolutely hank marvin.

2 of 16

Scotty T

FUN FACT: Geordie Shore's Scotty once got catfished so hard he drove three hours out of his way only to meet a 47-year-old man called Peter. ROFFLE.

3 of 16

Danniella Westbrook

FUN FACT: Danni's been touted for CBB for as long as we can remember, most recently last year after she admitted she needed a roof over her head because she'd been made homeless. Crikey.

4 of 16

Christopher Maloney

FUN FACT: The ex-X Factor star underwent £60,000 worth of plastic surgery in 2015 after getting sick of Mr Potato Head comparisons. 60,000. Of the Queen's English pounds.

5 of 16

Stephanie Davis

FUN FACT: Stephanie was 'let go' from her Hollyoaks contract in July 2015 following claims she'd been drinking on set. However, she's always denied the rumours - maybe CBB will be where she sets the record straight.

6 of 16

David Gest

FUN FACT: The ex-husband of Liza Minelli is reportedly trousering a sweet $1 million for this CBB stint. Spend it wisely, eh Dave? Maybe invest in some non-magician clothes.

7 of 16

Kristina Rihanoff

FUN FACT: Poor Kristina was given a rough ride by Twitter trolls after the breakdown of her relationship with Joe Calzaghe.

8 of 16

Darren Day

FUN FACT: Ol' Dazza once dated actual Isla Fisher. ISLA FISHER. WE KNOW.

9 of 16

Nancy Dell'Olio

FUN FACT: Nancy's not just the ex-girlfriend of Sven Goran-Eriksson - she's also a super-smart lawyer lady. Well, she was before all the reality shows.