Celebrity Big Brother in fix row as Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith is first star evicted amid huge format change

During his exit interview, Gary, 59, said: "This is the first television programme that I have ever done, my comfort zone is back in Slough, it took me a while to acclimatise."

He said he was "self-doubting" when he joined the ITV show, and he should have been "more authentic".

"I could have been way more gregarious," he said.

Speaking about his many references to the royal family, he said: "People were asking me a lot of questions specifically about that because they didn't know what to ask me. And I did volunteer it a lot."

"First time on TV and I cried like a baby, twice,"; he said about his experience.

Gary had been put up for eviction by former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne as part of her "secret mission" earlier in the week.

Revealing her decision she explained:  "I think he's awkward with himself being here too. I mean, it's very tough for him. He told me about certain things that had happened in his life today and it's very hard for him, I think he's brave to have come in here.

"But I somehow don't think this is the place for him. He's just the oddball out from everybody that's in here.

"It would be (like) if I went into his world and suddenly plunked myself in the middle of one of his board meetings, I'd probably feel the same. So he's just a little awkward."

Gary was clearly upset by the decision but admitted he was indeed awkward.

The Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Lauren received the most nominations from her fellow housemates after they had to pick two people each.

Lauren received six nominations which came from Heartstopper star Bradley Riches, Coronation Street actor Colson Smith, Goldsmith, US actress Marisha Wallace, Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin and TV presenter Zeze Millz.

Following the announcement of her nomination, Lauren told Big Brother in the diary room: "I'm obviously a bit tired, I'm a lot emotional.

"It was a bit of a shock, but I knew that obviously we've all voted and someone has to leave, and I wasn't egotistical enough to think it wouldn't be me but I'm having such a nice time."

She added: "The truth is, I feel that there's obviously more than two people that have voted for me in that room and I'm struggling with not knowing who it is.

"I don't like living with snakes. I am who I am. And I try to be the best I can be and get on with everybody. But I suppose I'm marmite - you love me or you hate me."