Disgraced Big Brother star George’s secret acting career revealed after his axing for ‘unacceptable language’ – as it turns out he’s not just a parish councillor after all and has bagged roles on EastEnders, Heartstopper and even Bridget Jones
Disgraced Big Brother star George Gilbert’s secret acting career has been revealed after he was axed from the ITV series for ‘unacceptable language’.
The reality TV contestant, 23, was introduced on the popular show as a parish councillor, in Braintree, Essex, a role he admitted was unusual for people his age.
He told the show how he had decided to take part to ‘meet people from different walks of life and to get the opportunity to chew the fat with them’.
But it soon came to light that before his time as an an elected public official, he starred in a number of adverts as an actor – including one that aired on the BBC.
The Big Brother contestant, who was removed from the house on Wednesday, was part of the advert to announce the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023.
He joined Nigella Lawson and Rylan Clark in the promotional video for the competition, which was being hosted in Liverpool.
Disgraced Big Brother star George Gilbert’s secret acting career has been revealed after he was axed from the ITV series for ‘unacceptable language’
He joined Nigella Lawson and Rylan Clark in the promotional video for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023
The short clip sees him dressed up as a French fancy cake, and screaming in fear as Nigella pretends to place a French flag into one of his co-stars.
George also appeared in an advert for performing arts school Stagecoach in the same year – lip synching to a rap about what prospective students can expect.
In one scene, the reality contestant is seen dancing at a party, while in another, he is seen sleeping in a bed next to a large chicken.
A third sees his head placed inside the iconic Teletubbies sun.
Other eagle-eyed TV viewers have also spotted George in Downton Abbey: A New Era, working as an extra on Netflix hit teen romance drama Heartstopper, and in a cafe scene on the BBC’s EastEnders.
Fans even appeared to spot George as an extra in cinema hit Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, holding a phone to the ear of Josette Simon’s ear.
Earlier this week, George was removed from the house following the ‘repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour’.
A Big Brother spokesperson revealed on Wednesday: ‘Following repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour, George has been removed from the Big Brother House with immediate effect and will no longer participate in the programme.’
George also appeared in an advert for performing arts school Stagecoach in the same year – lip synching to a rap about what prospective students can expect
One scene in the advert saw George have his head placed inside the iconic Teletubbies sun.
George was seen working as an extra on Netflix hit teen romance drama Heartstopper
George was previously given several warnings for unacceptable language. One was seen during Monday’s episode of Big Brother in a formal warning issued in the Diary Room.
While he was already up for eviction on Friday night’s show, George has already been removed from the series, having appeared for the last time on Wednesday night.
Last week, George was pulled into the Diary Room and given a formal warning for his language towards fellow housemate Sam.
Once sat in the chair Big Brother told him: ‘George, before you entered the Big Brother House, the rules regarding unacceptable language and behaviour were explained to you.
‘Big Brother needs to talk to you about a conversation at the dining table last night.
‘During a game of Truth or Dare, when asked about your least favourite qualities of other Housemates, you said the following, “Sam, um too…”, you then went on to mimic Sam using both noises that mocked the way Sam talks and body language that included limp wrists.
‘Do you understand how both your language and behaviour could be offensive to Sam, your Housemates and the viewing public?’
George responded: ‘We did have a conversation about this, Sam pulled me to one side. I have apologised. I don’t want to make anyone feel like that.’
George was spotted in cafe scene on the BBC’s EastEnders earlier this year
Big Brother then reiterated: ‘George, Big Brother thinks your language was unacceptable and could cause offence and is therefore issuing you with a warning.’
In addition, the housemates on Big Brother were united in Monday’s episode as they turned on George for his comments about homeless people – hours after he received the formal warning for ‘offensive language’.
In another political chat for the housemates, conversation turned to perceptions around people struggling with homelessness or addiction issues.
But George prompted a shocked response from his fellow housemates when he claimed homeless people should ‘stop deflecting responsibility’ by ‘turning to drugs’.
The comments prompted Jenny to clarify that there can be many deeply personal reasons someone ends up homeless, from abuse to family problems.