Celebrity Big Brother fans’ furious as Roxanne Pallett claims Ryan Thomas ‘punched her repeatedly’ in the ribs
CELEBRITY Big Brother fans were left fuming this evening as Roxanne Pallett made a series of claims against Ryan Thomas.
The Emmerdale actress – who has since quit the show – claimed that Ryan “punched her repeatedly” and hit her “four or five times in the ribs”.
Those watching at home branded her a liar as they watched this evening’s episode in utter disbelief, after seeing footage of the play fight.
One person wrote: “I know they edit the show to pick and choose what to show on tv. But from what I saw it wasn’t editited and Roxanne is a liar and fake tears #cbb. (sic)”
Another added: “Roxanne is a compulsive liar... it’s actually ridiculous #CBB.”
While someone else tweeted: “Oh my god I've never been so angry at a tv programme in my life!!!!!!!! Roxanne is a sneaky evil LIAR she should be ashamed of herself #CBB.”
The public’s outcry comes after Roxanne’s story has got more and more exaggerated over the last two days.
Following the incident viewers also noticed that viewers that she appeared to be holding the right side of her body, despite previously touching the left side – leading to speculation she was making it up.
The 35-year-old told producers to remove Ryan from the house and Ryan, 34, was given a formal warning over the incident.
The 'punch row' so far
- Roxanne Pallett claims Ryan Thomas 'punched her' and demands he is booted out
- Roxanne's fiance Lee Walton reveals Ryan threatened her at an awards show and the pair didn’t speak for TEN years afterwards.
- Ofcom flooded with more than 11,000 complaints, as fans vent their anger on social media and Ryan's former co-stars and friends offer him support
- Roxanne continues to tell housemates that Ryan is lying but fans notice she is holding the wrong side of her body after row
- EastEnders actor Sam Attwater calls Roxanne 'dangerous' and an school mate brands her a bully
- Roxanne quits the show in the early hours of Saturday morning and will not be getting her fee
- Rylan Clark begs producers to show housemates what really happens as Big Brother warns Dan Osborne not to believe Roxanne
- Ryan Thomas breaks down in tears over Roxanne's accusations and is overcome with emotion when he realises fans are on his side
- Ryan’s girlfriend Lucy Mecklenburgh breaks down in tears over upsetting scenes and fans continue to complain to Ofcom over upsetting scenes
But it was Roxanne who ended up leaving after her housemates started to question her story.
Her rep said in a statement today: "Roxanne decided to leave the CBB house late last night after deliberating for two days with some sensitive issues she felt strongly about.
"She has now been reunited with her fiancé and family and thanks everyone for their support during her time in the show."
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