CBB viewers brand India Willoughby ‘fake’ for drag queen phobia after new photos appear online

Fans think she's playing a game

India Willoughby

by Alex Ross |
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Although the latest series of Celebrity Big Brother started very civilised, tensions are starting to rise between the housemates and during last night's show an argument broke out between India Willoughby and former star of The Apprentice Andrew Brady.

Wanting to experience what it's like to dress up as a woman, Ru Paul's Drag Race star Shane Jenek (AKA Courtney Act) spent hours doing Andrew's make-up and hair to turn him into a drag queen.

Despite previously telling her housemates she has a 'phobia' of drag queens, transgender housemate India remained in the room during Andrew's big reveal, and sat and sobbed as he showed off his new look to his fellow housemates.

As India took herself off her to bed in tears, Andrew later ditched the make-up out of 'respect' for India so she could join in with the rest of the group.

Despite this, India addressed the situation once more, leading to a number of her fellow housemates to get angry at her behaviour, including Andrew, Ann and American reality TV star Malika Haqq.

After her reaction to Andrew's transformation, viewers were shocked to see a number of photos doing the rounds on social media of India posing with a drag queen. As India looks comfortable in the photos, many fans of the show called her out for being a 'fake'.

India, who has talked openly about her transition with her fellow housemates, posted the photos to her official Twitter account in May 2017 after attending a Pride event in Harrogate.

Meanwhile, India joins female housemates Rachel Johnson, Ashley James and Ann Widdecombe up for the first eviction this week. The girls failed to secure immunity in the first few days and will join a number of the boys.

Celebrity Big Brother continues every night on Channel 5.

Find out more about all of this year's housemates in our gallery below:

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Celebrity Big Brother 2018 - Official pics

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Amanda Barrie

Amanda Barrie is an English actress who is best known for playing the role of Alma Sedgewick in Coronation Street. She has played a number of iconic female characters throughout her career, making her a national treasure.

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Ann Widdecombe

Ann Widdecombe is a former Conservative Party politician, author and owner of many controversial opinions and beliefs.In 2010 Ann retired from politics and set her sights on stardom, appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and most recently, starring in pantomime.

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Ashley James

Ashley James rose to fame after appearing on** Made In Chelsea**, she is now a social influencer, DJ and TV presenter.

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India Willoughby

India Willoughby is Britain's first transgender television newsreader and the first trans panellist on Loose Women.Born as Jonathan Willoughby, she began her career on ITV in 2000.

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Jess Impiazzi

Glamour model Jess Impiazzi has appeared in** The Only Way is Essex** and Ex on the Beach. She has also worked as an actress appearing in the film Dangerous Game.

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Maggie Oliver

Maggie Oliver is a former Detective Constable with the Greater Manchester Police. Since leaving the force she has appeared on Loose Women and Lorraine.

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Malika Haqq

Best friend of Khloe Kardashian, Malika Haqq is a reality TV star in her own right. As well as appearing in Keeping Up With The Kardashians she has appeared in the series' spin-off Dash Dolls.

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Rachel Johnson

Journalist and author Rachel Johnson is the sister of Boris Johnson. She has written multiple novels and is a regular guest on a number of TV programmes.

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Wayne Sleep OBE

Wayne Sleep OBE is a British dancer and famous for being the shortest male dancer to be admitted to the Royal Ballet School. As well as dancing he has appeared in I'm A Celebrity Get me Out of Here, Celebrity Masterchef and Celebrity Come Dine With Me.

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Shane Lynch

Shane Lynch is known for being a member of Boyzone, however he has also appeared in The Games, **Celebrity Masterchef **and the celebrity version of Love Island.

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Jonny Mitchell

Former **Love Island **star Jonny Mitchell appeared in the third series of the TV show. He has recently launched his own Foreign Exchange Company.

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Ginuwine

American singer and songwriter Ginuwine is best known for his multi-platinum single 'Pony' released in 1996.

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Daniel O'Reilly

Known as the controversial comedian Dapper Laughs, Daniel decided last year he would start working a fresh under this own name.

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John Barnes

Former England footballer John Barnes was the first male housemate to be confirmed. As well as being a footballer he is also known for his rap on New Order's song 'World In Motion.

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Shane Jenek AKA Courtney Act

Shane Jenek AKA Courtney Act is best known for appearing on Australia Idol and RuPaul's Drag Race. He also appeared in Little Mix's 'Power' music video.

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Andrew Brady

Andrew Brady appeared on the 13th series of The Apprentice and describes himself as "flirty, funny and sometimes offensive".

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