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Celebrity Big Brother fix scandal as fans accuse show of attempting to cover-up Biggins Nazi and AIDS controversy

Christopher Biggins was removed from the show on Friday after shocking comments

Entertainment legend Christopher Biggins has apologised live on This Morning for his Celebrity Big Brother Nazi gag

CELEBRITY Big Brother fans have accused Channel 5 of fixing the show to cover up Christopher Biggins' controversial Nazi comment.

The 67-year-old was kicked out of the Big Brother house on Friday after making the sick joke in the presence of Jewish housesmate Katie Waissel.

Christopher Biggins was removed from Celebrity Big Brother on Friday for his controversial comments
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Christopher Biggins was removed from Celebrity Big Brother on Friday for his controversial commentsCredit: Array

Biggins also made controversial comments about people with AIDS during his time in the house, and the decision to cut the scenes from the programme while other housemates have had their warnings from Big Brother aired in full has led some fans to believe producers were trying to fix the show so Biggins could win, and the star himself seemingly agrees.

Biggins made a 'joke' about concentration camps in the presence of Jewish housemate Katie Waissel
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Biggins made a 'joke' about concentration camps in the presence of Jewish housemate Katie WaisselCredit: www.capitalpictures.com
Biggins was removed on Friday after a formal warning
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Biggins was removed on Friday after a formal warningCredit: WENN

Speaking exclusively to The Sun's Dan Wootton, Biggins said: "I think Channel 5 were trying to protect me by not screening it."

One fan blasted on Twitter: “So BB tried to cover up and didn’t show Biggins saying anything about Jews", while another wrote: “Fix! Sorry not watching any more."

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Christopher's removal from the house came after he made a concentration camp “joke” to the former X Factor star, 30, as fellow housemates rowed in the bathroom.

Biggins spoke to The Sun's Dan Wootton about the furore
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Biggins spoke to The Sun's Dan Wootton about the furoreCredit: Array

He said: “You better be careful or they’ll be putting you in a shower and taking you to a room.”

The Panto star now admits that he was making a joke about Nazis, who gassed Jews in shower blocks.

Biggins is mortified about his comments in the Celebrity Big Brother house
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Biggins is mortified about his comments in the Celebrity Big Brother houseCredit: Array

He said: “I suppose I was, yes. But it didn’t occur to me that’s what I was referring to.”

However Biggins insists Katie had forgiven him for his controversial comments.

Biggins upset Katie Waissel with his comment about concentration camps
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Biggins upset Katie Waissel with his comment about concentration campsCredit: Rex Features

After receiving his formal warning, the panto legend took the singer aside and apologised, saying: "I found Katie and said ‘I am mortified. I would never do anything to upset you. I love you and I’m really sorry’.

Biggins has been booted off the show after a car crash turn saw him make controversial comments about AIDS and Bisexuals
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Biggins had been favourite to win the show until the controversial comments came to lightCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

Following his removal from the house, Big Brother finally broadcast his warnings on Saturday, but when approached by the , who asked why they had been kept under wraps until then, a show spokesman would only say: “Editorial decisions around the content that we choose to air are the domain of Channel 5 and [show makers] Endemol.”

Asked if they had censored other stars getting warnings, the spokesman added: “Big Brother continuously monitors housemates at all times and intervenes when necessary.”

Biggins is now planning to visit the Auschwitz concentration camp

, but will not be able to use any money from his week in the Celebrity Big Brother house after bosses refused to pay his £150,000 fee following his comments and subsequent removal from the house.

 

 

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