[Jason.]

I was in London, at Costa, and I was buying a hot chocolate to take away, and when I paid, I saw him sitting down, with his laptop.

I wasn't going to go up to him, as I had somewhere to go, but I said **** it, when do I ever meet a former BB contestant. I was really apprehensive, to go up to him and talk to him.

I went up to him, and told him that I loved him in Big Brother. We had a good chat for ten minutes, as I was really interested. He's a thoroughly lovely guy, just as nice as he was on the show.

I asked him a few things like who he still keeps in touch with, and he said Matthew and Chris, and often goes to see them.
He said he's still in touch with Helen, via Twitter, at times. Which I was really surprised to hear, actually.

We were talking about the upcoming BB16, and I said I hope it's not as bad as Power Trip, and he chuckled and said he's aware of the hate BB15 gets and understands why.
We were talking about how much the show has changed in ten years, and how much simpler it used to be in the golden era. Really great conversation.

I also asked him about his hate towards Katie Hopkins, as I remember he said his idols were Katie Hopkins and White Dee, when he entered the house. He said he's changed his opinions for the worse, as she's gotten much worse over the year, and mentioned he didn't like her on CBB.

I was glad to hear he was an Alicia Douvall fan.

I got to shake his hand.

[Cherie]

he was my winner, sounds like a really nice guy

[Niamh.]

as I remember he said his idols were Katie Hopkins and White Dee that sentence is so wrong

[Jason.]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

as I remember he said his idols were Katie Hopkins and White Dee that sentence is so wrong

Marcus said it, when he was entering the house, I think.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by BB6

Marcus said it, when he was entering the house, I think.

No I mean, how could either of those two be anyones idols

[Jason.]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

No I mean, how could either of those two be anyones idols

So true.

[Daniel.]

I need to see a picture

[Jason.]

Originally Posted by Daniel_

I need to see a picture

I wish I'd took one.

[arista]

Originally Posted by BB6

I wish I'd took one.

But you can post a File Photo.

[Jason.]

Originally Posted by arista

But you can post a File Photo.

I didn't take a picture with him.
I just spoke to him.

[arista]

Originally Posted by BB6

I didn't take a picture with him.
I just spoke to him.

I know that
but I do not recal him
so a File photo is from google
not You

[Daniel.]

He keeps in touch with Helen but not Ashleigh?

[Jason.]

Originally Posted by Daniel_

He keeps in touch with Helen but not Ashleigh?

He probably does.
I doubt he said every person's name he still speaks to.

I was surprised to hear that too. In all fairness, he did say he only speaks to her on Twitter, not that they've actually met outside the house like he has with Chris and Matthew.

[Rob!]

Christopher

[Daniel.]

Where was this?

I couldn't stand him and probably would have just ignored him

[Jason.]

Originally Posted by Daniel_

Where was this?

I couldn't stand him and probably would have just ignored him

You hated Christopher?

[Daniel.]

I didn't hate him, he just annoyed me and the Mark and Christopher story ruined BB15 for me, I would have enjoyed it much more if it wasn't for them two and their fake fights

[Jason.]

Originally Posted by Daniel_

I didn't hate him, he just annoyed me and the Mark and Christopher story ruined BB15 for me, I would have enjoyed it much more if it wasn't for them two and their fake fights

Omg, I wish I said something about that.
I forgot.

That was annoying, TBH.

I wonder if he still speaks to Mark?

I heard that Mark and Matthew are going out?

[MB.]

Originally Posted by BB6

I heard that Mark and Matthew are going out?

Yep, Mark's management (he has management!) put out a press release (!) all but confirming it.

Which means Helen was indeed always in the right.

[Jason.]

Originally Posted by MB.

Yep, Mark's management (he has management!) put out a press release (!) all but confirming it.

Which means Helen was indeed always in the right.

Didn't he have a girlfriend of six years?

I'm so shocked.

[Daniel.]

Originally Posted by MB.

Yep, Mark's management (he has management!) put out a press release (!) all but confirming it.

Which means Helen was indeed always in the right.

Where is this press release?

[Vanessa]

Aw, so happy for you. He seems really nice.

[MB.]

Originally Posted by Daniel_

Where is this press release?

Spoilered because whoever wrote it doesn't know how to use paragraphs.

Spoiler:

Big Brother 2014’s Mark Byron Doesn’t Take It Lying Down!

Big Brother 2014 semi-finalist Mark Byron was yesterday the subject of Big Brother 2014 Winner, Helen Wood’s vicious column on the Daily Star Online.

The infamous sharp-tongued columnist branded Mark a ‘fake sponging b******d’, as well as outing his very private and personal relationship.

Yesterday (Monday 20th) Mark kept a dignified and classy silence, not once reacting to her obvious attempts at provocation and instead choosing to issue a very short and simple public statement via his new management.

“In light of a certain column in today's Daily Star we have a short statement on Mark Byron's behalf.

He will always be incredibly grateful for the opportunities Big Brother gave him and the people he met, however for him it was just a summer of fun and at the end of the day just a reality TV show.

Since the show ended, quite some time ago, Mark has got on with his life and is blissfully happy in both his friendships and personal, private relationships.

Mark wishes all the housemates good luck in their future endeavors and has no ill feelings towards any of them, even to this day.”

The almost laughable claims made by Helen, despite them being her own vague interpretation of the truth have left Mark dumfounded and hurt that her words have a shameful connotation.

Her decision to share news of Mark’s relationship with her readers; a relationship Mark and his boyfriend have actively kept incredibly private, is even more hurtful and disheartening, especially as he once considered her a friend.

With logical explanation and no headline chasing spin her statements couldn’t be further from the truth and the truth Helen chose to leave out of her column point the finger of shame her direction.

Since the incredibly controversial and dramatic 2014 installment of Big Brother ended that very same controversy and drama didn’t end for certain housemates and despite only taking great memories and positives from the experience Mark saw a dark-side to life after the show.

Note to editors – we are currently taking interview and feature enquiries for Mark and he is on the hunt for a home, either online or in print, for a tell-all, honest review type column covering this years BBUK.

[Daniel.]

Matthew has stopped pretending he's straight now?

[Daniel.]

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