Celebrity Big Brother fans have been sharing their thoughts and feelings about the ‘bullying’ of Shane Jenek.
The professional drag queen, also known as Courtney Act, has been making an incredibly positive impression on the public, particularly thanks to the articulate and non-judgemental way he has been representing LGBTQ+ issues and bringing them to the forefront of conversation.
Yup, he’s the perfect ambassador.
But, following a disagreement with fellow housemate Amanda Barrie, viewers are concerned that he’s now being treated unfairly.
Shane, understandably, has drawn attention to former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe’s unsupportive history when it comes to issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Since then, he has found himself up for eviction, with nominations coming from Amanda, Ashley James, Jess Impiazzi, Shane Lynch and Wayne Sleep.
Of course, nominations are the name of the game. But Shane has also described the isolation he is feeling.
‘I feel like Wayne and I were chummier before, and I feel like Amanda’s moment with me trickled to Ann and to Jess a little,’ he said.
‘I’ve gone from feeling like I’m good friends with everyone, to feeling awkward.’
Big Brother also set up a task which saw the six nominated housemates being ranked in various categories, which included entertainment, loyalty and honesty. Playing out in front of the whole house, Jess and Wayne put Shane as the least loyal and honest.
Viewers took to Twitter to argue that Shane was being singled out.
Absolutely! Shane J is the only person speaking up for the minority when we need it the most. He's the target of homophobia and bullying but despite it all, he handles it with grace and maturity. I'm disgusted at how CBB is portraying him as a gay villain. Feeding the trope.
— Zoe (@ZoChatzi) January 30, 2018
Bullying, homophobia and double standards. If #CBBAnn, #CBBAmanda or #cbbashley win #CBBUK it will set the #LGBTQ community back 10 years. Disgusting human beings. #CBB #CBBBOTS #CBBCourtney #CBBShaneJ #CBB Ashley
— Padraig Galvin (@paddyg88) January 29, 2018
It's awful watching #CBB atm with this bullying of #CBBShaneJ @courtneyact. If he doesn't win I will have lost any faith I had left with the people of this country #ShanejToWin. So wish @itsandrewbrady was still in there to support
— Charlie Jefferson (@83charliej) January 29, 2018
#CBB was uncomfortable to watch last night, it looked like bullying and that's not what this show should be about. #CBBAmanda is worse than #CBBAnn being a part of the LGBTQ community, yet denying the battle that abled her to marry her wife! Ann wouldn't of fought your corner!
— Carla Sweetman-Kerr (@SweetRuby87) January 30, 2018
Watching #CBB tonight and the way #CBBWayne #CBBAmanda #cbbashley and #CBBAnn treated #cbbshanej this evening made me feel uncomfortable and anxious, total bullying and manipulation. Ann is such a nasty snake
— Jadey Cakes (@RubyWanders) January 30, 2018
why is “respect ur elders” being used as an excuse to allow blatant homophobia and bullying go on in the house 🤔🤔🤔 #CBB
— abbie ☯ (@veIvetdeath) January 29, 2018
‘This is turning into bullying and it’s uncomfortable to watch #cbb,’ one wrote.
Another added: ‘This is why we need groups like @stonewall Because when you try to assert your rights, and open people’s minds to being more tolerant, you’re accused of bullying. #CBB’.
CBB will continue tonight at 9pm, on Channel 5.
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