CELEBRITY Big Brother star Marisha Wallace has defended ex-housemate Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu ahead of the finale – despite having a full blown argument with her.
The Broadway and West End star jumped on an Instagram live with the newly evicted Bradley Riches on Friday night while the pair got ready for the finale.
Ekin-Su has opted not to attend the finale after backlash about her attitude and on-screen arguments, both with co-stars and on Late and Live.
Reflecting on their time on the show, the duo responded to fan questions in a Q+A while Marisha got her make-up done.
When one fan asked if she would be up for the US version of CBB, the American singer said she would consider it, while Bradley said it appeared more like The Traitors than its UK counterpart as people were so desperate to win.
While Marisha somewhat agreed, she said that didn’t mean people weren’t feisty in the UK compound, reflecting on a fight with Ekin-Su in which Marisha nominated her.
“I felt like when I was telling Ekin-Su that, that I was actually like giving her a compliment because she’s so popular. It was like… from there it just went left,” she said.
However, she added she understood where Ekin-Su was coming from, and explained: “We were crying over them teddy bears!”
“I was Oliver-nominated and I was crying over a teddy bear!” she laughed. “Because of what? Like, why?”
“It was wild, but then… people don’t understand like how high pressure the show is,” Marisha added. “It will heighten every emotion that you have, so Ekin was saying that she just broken up with someone, so if she had any feeling of like betrayal or anything like that, it just heightens it.
“So then anything happens, you just pop because you just don’t… I don’t even like, blame her, because anybody could’ve popped at any moment. It’s just wild.”
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GOING STRONG
Louis Walsh– The boyband manager, who’s has never knowingly backed down from a fight, regularly trends for for his outrageous remarks
Fern Britton– The former This Morning star called out Phillip Schofield– but has seemed like a kind and gentle soul in the house
Colson Smith– You’ll probably know him best as Corrie’s Craig Tinker – but prepare to find out he’s not much like his character
David Potts– Ibiza Weekender’s breakout star has left that show behind – as well as his trousers by the look of things
Nikita Kuzmin– The Strictly pro is coming onto the show fresh off the show’s tour. Poor lad probably just wants a rest
Bradley Riches– The actor played kindly James McEwan in Netflix hit Heartstopper and he seems just as sweet in the house
HEADED HOME
Gary Goldsmith– Kate Middleton’s uncle was a big signing for ITV, but he was booted out first after failing to impress viewers
Sharon Osbourne– TV legend was a “house guest” on a megabucks deal and an ensuite bedroom, but disappeared after nine days
Lauren Simon– Real Housewives of Cheshire star was the second person to leave. The stars put her up for eviction and the public did the rest
Levi Roots– The Reggae Reggae Sauce inventor delivered some spice, but got evicted third in a double-dumping with Ekin-Su
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu– After ruffling a few feathers and getting involved in a spat with Marisha, this Love Island star was sent packing by fans
Marisha Wallace– After just over two weeks in the house, this West End star was sent packing.
Zeze Millz– This social media star ruffled a few feathers and was the sixth person to be evicted.