CBB fans SLAM India Willoughby and call her a ‘hypocrite’

What did you make of last night's episode?

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by Jadie Troy-Pryde |
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Celebrity Big Brother is no stranger to housemate drama. In previous years, we've seen Megan McKenna kicking off in the diary room, Kim Woodburn's 'adulterer' meltdown and THAT Katie Hopkins rant.

And just four days into the current series of CBB, the cracks already appear to be showing.

India Willoughby left fans furious when she claimed she was 'scared of drag queens' at the news that drag star, Courtney Act, was to enter the house.

India, 51, is transgender and has been embroiled in heated arguments with fellow housemates Ann Widdecombe and Amanda Barrie for accidentally misgendering her.

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But just a day later, CBB fans watched as India became upset at the news that the house would soon be welcoming Courtney, real name Shane Jenek.

As she watched Courtney's VT, India stated: "You know how some people are scared of clowns? Drag queens do that for me. Just being honest."

When Courtney eventually arrived in the house, India approached her and said: "I have a phobia [of drag queens] and I'm going to try and conquer it tonight."

Courtney, unoffended, replied: "Okay, we can talk about that."

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Channel 5/Big Brother ©Channel 5/Big Brother

However, viewers were quick to label India a 'hypocrite' for her discriminatory behaviour.

One wrote: "Imagine someone coming up to you and saying, 'I have a phobia of people like you.'"

Another said: "India says she's being discriminated against yet comment about drag queens scare her like clowns... is that not discriminating?!"

Another added: "How the hell can India say she's scared of drag queens in the same way people are scared of clowns?! She would be livid if anyone said anything like that to her!!! Such a hypocrite!"

Someone else tweeted: "Me thinks India (the lady who’s always moaning about tolerance and open-mindedness) needs to learn some tolerance and open-mindedness."

India also became offended when singer, Genuwine, admitted he wouldn't date a trans woman. While the other housemates admitted he is entitled to his opinions, India stormed off to bed - with the others labelling her a 'victim'.

Did you watch last night's CBB? Let us know what you think of the drama on Facebook or Twitter.

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