Paul, Big Brother Evictee, Shares the Truth Behind 'Fix' Claims

Big Brother evictee Paul Blackburn has shared his side of the story regarding claims that producers instructed him to provoke other housemates.

The Liverpudlian security officer and boxer was recently eliminated from the Big Brother house, alongside Dylan Tennant, in a double eviction.

During his exit interview with hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best, Paul made a statement that caused controversy, as he recounted an argument he had with fellow contestant Trish Balusa.

The argument occurred when half of the house was enjoying a party hosted by Yinrun Huang, while the rest watched from a balcony. Paul was seen throwing objects at the party-goers and threatening to pour away their alcohol.

Trish called him a "bully" after he and Noky Simbani had a heated exchange regarding his behavior.

During his interview, Paul initially claimed that "Big Brother told us to wind everyone up." However, he has now clarified the situation in a video by BuzzFeed UK.

According to Paul, he mentioned his plans for the night to Big Brother and they encouraged him, saying they liked the idea and wanted him to keep them updated. However, he misinterpreted their response and ended up crossing a line.

Paul admitted that he realized he had gone too far with his mischief and eventually returned to the room. He also expressed how difficult it was to face the boos from the eviction crowd upon leaving the house.

Despite the negative experience, Paul emphasized the positive conversations he had with his fellow housemates during his time on Big Brother.

Big Brother airs Sunday to Friday at 9pm on ITV2 with Late & Live following immediately after.