But the ex-CBB housemate claims bosses on the Channel 5 show had plotted to get him booted out.
Talking to the Daily Star Sunday, Winston said: “I think it’s unfair for people to judge me on what was said years ago. It’s very unfair. I didn’t wilfully go out to insult anybody.
“We live in a democracy. We are allowed freedom of expression.”
Since going into the house, Winston – the former UKIP spokesperson – has proved unpopular with the public after using homophobic language in his opening VT and controversial views expressed during a task.
"I was targeted from the start, it was a case of ‘Get Winston Out’. I honestly believe I was a threat. It brought me back to being in UKIP."
Bizarrely, the English Democrats politician denies every making a homophobic joke in his launch night VT– despite it being aired on national television.
He said: "I deny any allegation that I said that. That’s a grotesque statement to make. I genuinely don’t remember saying that, unless somebody has it on tape and then they need to come forward."
Despite being unanimously booed upon his exit and being slated by both Emma Willis and Rylan Clark, Winston still believes he has a chance of being elected as London mayor.