CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER TONIGHT: THURSDAY 21 MARCH

EMOTIONS RUN HIGH AS FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARRIVE AT THE HOUSE

Housemates are gathered on the sofas and Big Brother says, “This is Big Brother. Housemates, your time in the Celebrity Big Brother house has nearly come to an end. The past three weeks have seen you jockey for position in horse racing, enforce law and order at Big Brother’s police department, have your day in court and face a fairytale ending.”

Big Brother adds, “But now it’s time for you to receive the ultimate reward. Big Brother will call one Housemate at a time to make their way to the rendezvous.”

David says, “I might cry now.”

Colson says, “I’m already crying.”

One by one each Housemate heads to the rendezvous and awaits a surprise visit from a loved one. Each Housemate will have one minute at the rendezvous while their fellow Housemates watch on live from the lounge. 

One Housemate is even greeted by a famous friend - 80s popstar Sinitta who says, “I need to tell you a few home truths baby…”

How will the Housemates react as they’re reunited with friends and family?

DAVID OPENS UP TO FERN

Speaking to Fern about growing up, David says, “The bullying started in year 8, because when I was in year 7 going into high school my older brother was in year 11, so it didn’t really happen then.” 

Fern asks: “And you were 11, 12 - did you know you were gay?” 

David replies, “I knew there was something different at that stage, I mean I was like 12 so I didn't know a hundred percent what it was, but I just knew it was different because I did have girlfriends and stuff, when I knew deep down that it wasn't true.” 

He adds: “I left school when I was 16 and then that summer holidays as soon as I'd finished high school that's when I came out and told everyone.” 

Fern responds: “Brilliant, tell me about that moment!” 

David continues, “I went home sat my mum down, told her and she was like it's fine, I know, she was like don't worry about it like it's okay.” 

David adds, “I could just hear my dad walking up the stairs and I remember I was sat in my bedroom on my bed and I was so scared. He was like are you alright? And I was like yeah are you, and he was like oh your mum's just told me what you had a discussion with her about earlier, and he went, you don't need to worry, it's not gonna change a single thing and then he gave me a hug.” 

A SHOCK EVICTION SEES ONE HOUSEMATE MISS OUT ON THE FINAL

Viewers have been voting for their winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2024 but tonight one final housemate will be evicted ahead of tomorrow night’s Live Final. 

How will the Housemate respond to narrowly missing out on a place in the Live Final? And which five Housemates have made it all the way and are one step closer to being crowned the winner? 

Celebrity Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV1. Stream the series so far on ITVX.