Cameron Cole is an 18-year-old vlogger and current houseguest on Big Brother UK, where he just came out as gay.
The revelation appeared to be unplanned and came after another gay houseguest, Cian Carrigan, spoke openly about having a crush on Cole.
Carrigan’s admission made Cole uncomfortable, but not just for the reasons everyone expected.
Speaking with fellow houseguest Lewis Flanagan, Cole said the Carrigan crush situation triggered a personal insecurity about his own identity.
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“I just want to f*cking say it — or not say it, but I just want it done,” Cole said. “It’s one of those things that you’re never ready for. Because the last four years, I’ve been waiting to be ready. And I’ve never felt ready.”
He added: “Everyone thinks I’m acting weird because someone said they like me…They don’t understand that there’s more layers to that.”
Big Brother UK houseguest Cameron Cole came out on today's episode, adding yet another player to the amazing coalition of LGBTQ+ BB players from across the world this year ???? pic.twitter.com/OOHEdhXj11
— Kevin BOO'Keeffe ? (@kevinpokeeffe) October 6, 2018
Later, Cole sat down with Carrigan to discuss how he felt:
One former housemate, Aisleyne, wasn’t buying Cole’s sincerity.
“Uggh this Cameron storyline is soooo pants ffs #bbuk we all now darling no one cares/judges,” she wrote on Twitter.
Uggh this Cameron storyline is soooo pants ffs #bbuk we all now darling no one cares/judges
— AISLEYNE (@Aisleyne1) October 5, 2018
The tweet prompted messages of support for Cole as well as some who agreed that the coming out storyline felt manufactured.
so i saw a comment about cameron being like roxanne & dragging out this storyline. can i just say that what cameron is doing is amazing & coming out is SO important because people like you judge him for just being himself. please tell me how that is like roxy was? #BBUK
— alisha ? (@perrieshun) October 6, 2018
As Cameron says: being gay doesn’t define him, but instantly after he comes out, there’s a clearer shape of him and who he is. Or is it just me? #bbuk
— ?????? (@maeday85) October 6, 2018
So happy and so proud of Cameron, at only 18 years old, coming out as gay on national television. If only all of us coming out could’ve had crowds and @EmmaWillis cheering in celebration just outside! #BBUK #BBUKCameron
— Dan R. (@dsrbroadway) October 6, 2018
#bbuk is ruined, it’s been fully focused around Cameron coming out just what he wanted. It’s so annoying how calculated he is being about this. Everyone knows he’s gay he’s been cuddling with the other gay housemate and then says he’s shocked he likes him. BS!!
— AMWXO (@AMWXO1) October 6, 2018
Cameron is sooo fkn smart, he’s faking this whole “genuine moment” #BBUK
— Alexo?????? (@alexoooob) October 6, 2018
socaliscorpio
this warmed my heart! Especially the loving words of his friend. Is the friend straight?
Donston
Honestly, yes, it is true that some people nowadays use coming out and identity to manipulate and/or to craft image, especially when it’s filtered through media and social media. And ultimately, I don’t trust anything on these “reality” TV shows. However, the dude is adorable and that clip was moving.
Young Timer
Honestly…. the dumbest show on TV.
I always thought Survivor was moronic, but this Big Brother crap spying on captive people in a house takes the cake.
Dumb for years.
Does anybody really care that this kid is gay?
Not to mention dude with things stuck in his face?
Are these people to be taken seriously?
ElPillo
Reality tv is dumb. All participants are already exhibitionists craving attention and a reason to be the “it” person. Should we give him a prize for coming out? Please,..! where is my toaster then.
Donston
^ Obvious trolling and using different avatars to disguise it is… obvious.
AtlasRich
Seems engineered by the producers. Not worth watching, not an issue and not entertaining. Boo QWEERTY and boo to your malfunctioning website.
Terrycloth
Why post an accompanying video if it’s either been removed or dosent play in the first place..smh