Big Brother viewers are calling for Frankie to be evicted just days before the final, after a hot tub argument with Catrin on Monday night (November 2) left him fuming and fans demanding he "go home".
It has been seven weeks since the ITV2 reality competition returned to screens with a new group of strangers moving into the famous house. This season has been packed with twists and turns thanks to Big Brother's weekly themes and celebrity guests.
Hot Tub Feud Erupts
The drama has not slowed down during the final week as a fresh feud broke out after Catrin made a playful comment that left Frankie angry. While relaxing in the hot tub, the housemates were joking with Frankie because he "can't stand feet". However, tensions boiled over when Catrin suggested that Frankie was not being honest about his aversion to feet and claimed she had seen him look at Rochelle while she was doing her nails in the bedroom.
Frankie was instantly irritated and replied: "Nah, nah, because like my girlfriend is watching. Don't be saying things like that." He then stormed out of the hot tub and went to the Diary Room to vent his frustration.
Fans Rally for Eviction
Catrin seemed taken aback by her housemate's reaction to the light-hearted joke and later admitted she "felt bad" for upsetting him, although she was not sure why Frankie was so furious.
Viewers at home were just as baffled by Frankie's reaction, with some even calling for his eviction. One commented on X: "Nah, Frankie is doing tooo much wtf. Poor Catrin, let's get him out next asap! #bbuk #bigbrother." While a second viewer fumed: "Omg get Frankie out #bbuk," and someone else agreed: "Honestly get Frankie out, he's so incredibly moody, what does he actually bring to the house. #BBUK."
Yet another fan commented: "I felt awful for Cat! It was a joke, and he made her feel so bad - whereas if someone else said it, I doubt it wouldn't have been a big deal." And a final watcher said: "Frankie, it's never that deep. Go home if you're that worried #bbuk."
Public Control Over Final
The online backlash could spell trouble for Frankie because the public is now in complete control over who takes home the Big Brother crown on Thursday (November 5). The housemates with the fewest votes will be kicked out of the house one by one until the winner is left standing.
Despite the recent wave of trouble, Frankie still has his share of supporters. One defender shared on Reddit: "I think Frankie hate is a bit unfair. I know he comes across a bit hypocritical at times, but to me he's just like a decent lad struggling with who he is, and when he does come out of the house, I don't think he really deserves everyone laying into him."
Someone else agreed: "Yeah, he definitely seems like such a nice guy. He's stood up for Yasmin when Rochelle was making horrible comments to her. However, I just feel like we didn't see a lot of him. The hate is definitely unfair on him."
Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
