Big Brother viewers have pointed out a major error made just minutes into the latest episode of the ITV2 programme. The reality competition returned to screens on Thursday night (October 8), with the housemates still residing in the House of Revelations, a twist focused on exposing secrets in the house, including housemates' true feelings about each other.
Rochelle's comment sparks confusion
Viewers were ready to tune into the next revealing challenge in tonight's episode, but they were left distracted by Rochelle's comment just minutes in. During a conversation with newcomer Twinks, the housewife earnestly asked: "Who was the feminist that ran in the streets, Betty Boop, or something?"
Rochelle went on to add: "She ran on the race course, didn't she? And got run over." The other housemates within earshot quickly jumped in to correct her, but their replies weren't especially helpful.
Twinks' incorrect correction
Twinks responded: "Betty Boop's a cartoon with the big head," before adding that "Emily Pankhurst" was the feminist who tragically died after being hit by King George V's horse in 1913. While Emmeline Pankhurst was the woman who fronted the British suffragette movement, she wasn't the person who walked onto the race course. That was actually fellow suffragette Emily Davison.
Viewers quickly spotted Twinks' error and gathered on social media to correct her. One X user posted: "for the record, neither Betty Boop nor Emeline Pankhurst ran in front of the horse, it was Emily Davison #bbuk." A second rightfully questioned: "Wasn't it Emily Davidson, not Pankhurst who threw herself under the horse? #bbuk."
Someone else said: "Eye is twitching at Emily Davison being referred to as both Betty Boop and Emmeline Pankhurst. Bless Twinks for incorrectly correcting Rochelle, Pankhurst was closer but they are different people my love #BBUK." While a third eagle-eyed fan chimed in with: "Slight ding for Twinks there. It was Emily Davison who ran in front of the race track horse at the Derby. Emmeline Pankhurst was the leader of the suffragettes. Know your history if you plan to educate! #BBUK."
Upcoming eviction
But this small mishap is unlikely to sway public opinion on Twinks, who is currently the frontrunner to win the show according to recent odds. It comes just hours before the house is set to face its next live eviction following brutal face-to-face nominations earlier this week.
Pauline is up for elimination after receiving five nominations from Lynx, Philip, Rhianna, Rochelle and Catrin. And Rob will join her, having received six nominations from Frankie, Lynx, Omar, Philip, Rhianna and Yasmin. Viewers are being asked to vote for the housemate they wish to evict. Friday night (October 9) will see the next eviction and the evictee's first live interview with hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best. Big Brother continues tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
