ITV respond as Amir Khan's wife says Big Brother axed her over political views
ITV have hit back after Faryal Makhdoom claimed she has been axed from Celebrity Big Brother because she aired her pro-Palestinian views on social media.
Amir Khan's glamorous wife claims she has been told she will no longer be going on the ITV show when it returns next Monday after her political posts. She claimed there was an agreement in place for her to appear in the re-boot, but it now seems there's been a change of heart - and Faryal thinks she knows why.
Things will get under way on March 4 and the channel will soon reveal the new cast of famous faces who are entering the iconic house, as they embark on the ultimate social experiment and become isolated from the outside world. Louis Walsh and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu are expected to step out of their cars and into the compound - but Faryal won't be joining them.
In an Instagram rant, The content creator, 32, says she's been blacklisted because of her views on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza and accused them of letting her go little over a week before the show gets underway.
A Big Brother spokesperson has now told The Mirror: "We meet numerous prospective housemates when casting for Celebrity Big Brother, however the final line up is not confirmed until closer to transmission.
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"As per our welfare protocols, we are unable to comment on the casting process for individual prospective Housemates, other than to say that suitability to participate is determined by a number of factors."
Amir Khan's wife Faryal Makhdoom claims she has been dropped from Celebrity Big Brother (Getty Images)
She took to Instagram to hit out - and now ITV have released a statement (Instagram/ @faryalmakhdoom)Faryal said in a video: "As many of you know, I was offered to do a show for which the producers had offered me a few years ago and I had previously refused. This time they made a very lucrative offer and after a lot of convincing I finally agreed to sign for the show. I also wanted to do this show to make it more inclusive for the Muslim community.
"But it seems from my social media activity and being pro-Palestine is not appropriate for ITV and its sponsors. Mind you ITV and this particular show has had many controversial people on it before, but for some reason I was singled out. I was told to step down ten days before going in. I have never in my life been treated like this."
She added: "It's a violation of free speech. This is why cowards with a huge following (especially Muslims) refuse to speak on this issue because they deprive you of opportunities and so you have no choice but to support them and stand them. Bear in mind I was offered substantial money not to speak on this issue but I rejected it. For me, no amount of money will ever stop me from speaking on the injustice happening in Palestine."
Last year, Faryal shared a screenshot of an apparent message that she'd received in which it was apparently stated that there would be a "reward" for no longer speaking about the situation in Palestine. She said in the video shared this week: "Bear in mind I was offered money not to speak on this certain issue but I rejected it. For me, no amount of money will ever stop me from speaking on the injustice happening in Palestine."
She told fans in the video that she receives messages, including "threats," from people on social media encouraging her to "stop advocating for the people of Palestine". She added: "These people don't realise this world is temporary. I may lose a lot in this temporary world, [but] in the long run we will be rewarded for standing by the truth. And I really hope you guys continue to raise awareness and boycott these genocide supporters."
And she wrote in the caption of the post: "Never sell your faith for fame. In the end, all that matters is that you can walk with your head held up high, knowing you stood by justice and what was right, especially in the midst of a genocide. I will never ever compromise on my integrity and values. May Allah be pleased with us all."
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