BB BACKLASH
Celebrity Big Brother chaos as big money signing with VERY famous husband ‘is dropped from’ show just days before launch
The influencer also appeared to call for a boycott of ITV
AMIR Khan's wife has been dropped from Celebrity Big Brother just days before the show launch.
Faryal Makhdoom has sensationally claimed the snub from the ITV reality TV show is linked to her political views.
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Faryal, 32, blasted that it was a "violation of free speech" as she hit out at ITV in a video on social media claiming the ban was because of her outspoken views on Palestine.
She also claimed to have been offered money not to speak about the issue and, in a comment appeared to be targeted against ITV, appealed for a boycott of what she described as "genocide supporters".
The Pakistani-American YouTuber said: "As many of you know, I was offered to do a show for which the producers had offered me a few years ago and I had previously refused.
"This time they made a very lucrative offer and after a lot of convincing I finally agreed to sign for the show.
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"I also wanted to do this show to make it more inclusive for the Muslim community.
I was told to step down ten days before going in. I have never in my life been treated like this.
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"But it seems from my social media activity and being pro-Palestine is not appropriate for ITV and its sponsors.
Among her glamorous social media posts are some scenes of the current conflict in Gaza, criticising Israel.
In the video, she went on "Mind you ITV and this particular show has had many controversial people on it before, but for some reason I was singled out.
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"I was told to step down ten days before going in.
"I have never in my life been treated like this.
"It's a violation of free speech.
"This is why cowards with a huge following (especially Muslims) refuse to speak on this issue because they deprive you of opportunities and so you have no choice but to support them and stand them."
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She added on the Instagram video: "Bear in mind I was offered substantial money not to speak on this issue but I rejected it.
"For me, no amount of money will ever stop me from speaking on the injustice happening in Palestine."
Faryal then captioned her video: "Never sell your faith for fame.
She added: "In the end, all that matters is that you can walk with your head held up high, knowing you stood by justice and what was right, especially in the midst of a genocide.
"I will never ever compromise on my integrity and values. May Allah be pleased with us all."
Celebrity Big Brother: Signings so far
CELEBRITY Big Brother will launch on ITV on March 4.
Producers are hoping to keep the full line-up a secret so some of the big names can be revealed on the live launch show.
However, Faryal Makhdoom's name had already been leaked, as has:
The boxing legend's wife revealed she receives threatening messages online asking her to "stop advocating for the people of Palestine".
"These people don't realise this world is temporary," Faryal continued.
"I may lose a lot in this temporary world, but in the long run we will be reward for standing by the truth."
She then urged her one million Instagram followers to "boycott these genocide supporters".
Israel continues to insist that its action in Gaza is targeting Hamas terrorists responsible for the October 7 massacres and trying to free civilian hostages.
Celebrity Big Brother is made by production firm Banijay who also handle the casting.
A rep for Celebrity Big Brother told The Sun: "We meet numerous prospective housemates when casting for Celebrity Big Brother, however the final line up is not confirmed until closer to transmission.
"As per our welfare protocols, we are unable to comment on the casting process for individual prospective Housemates, other than to say that suitability to participate is determined by a number of factors."
Faryal married heavyweight boxer Amir Khan back in 2013.
Faryal and Amir have three children - two girls and a boy - Lamaisah born in 2014, Alayna in 2018, and Muhammad in 2020.
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Her boxing legend husband was embroiled in a cheating scandal last year when he was caught sexting bridal model Sumaira and asking her for revealing pictures.
Celebrity Big Brother is making a comeback after six years away with a new home at ITV.
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