[Jamie89]

Has anyone ever done that before?

[Jamie89]

I really liked it from him anyway, the way he thinks about things and who he is as a person

[Yaki da]

I'm amazed more don't do that.

[joeysteele]

I can understand his reasons and it's his choice.

[Jase.]

Haven't watched yet. Why did he refuse it?

[Matthew.]

CBB11, everybody did except Speidi

[susie q]

Sounds like he just likes to keep his work and home life separate. Respect to him for that.

[Niamh.]

I think i would aswell, it's too personal for tv tears etc

[Jamie89]

Originally Posted by Ja$e

Haven't watched yet. Why did he refuse it?

He said it might have been too emotional hearing from his kids and wife and it would have made him want to leave, which probably sounds a bit lame but it was actually really nice

[LeatherTrumpet]

Good lad

[Withano]

I always thought I'd do that.

[Lewismacfarlane]

I would refuse a letter if it was a visit that would be different

[Paula D]

I understood that. When I'm away I'll text my kids but won't ring them because it's too hard.

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[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by Jamie89

He said it might have been too emotional hearing from his kids and wife and it would have made him want to leave, which probably sounds a bit lame but it was actually really nice

I don't think it's lame at all. It was a valid reason. Shane admitted he was a shy person and I can imagine he is the sort of guy that doesn't like to show his emotions in public. Everyone will be watching...I admired him for that.

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Jamie89

Has anyone ever done that before?

I don't know . But you could tell he didn't want to get emotional , he's always so composed and calm . he's like the strong silent type bless him .

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Jamie89

I really liked it from him anyway, the way he thinks about things and who he is as a person

...yeah I agree, he knew what would ‘break’ him so he just didn’t go there in order to be able to stay...it was nice to see that ‘first’ though because it’s often thought ...oh, it’s only three weeks or four weeks or whatever and they’ll see their loved ones soon...and that may be so but that small time isn’t spent in a ‘normal’ environment...it’s spent in a very pressured and enclosed environment so three or four asks in the BB house wouldn’t equate to the same time in another environment, like him being touring as he said...when there is a completely different focus and not the same ‘enclosure’ with people who are essentially strangers...

[AnnieK]

Yeah completely understood his reasons. Don't think I could be that strong knowing their words were right there

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

Yeah completely understood his reasons. Don't think I could be that strong knowing their words were right there

He's so sweet .

[Vicky.]

No I dont think anyone has done that before. I have thought in other series that I would be a bit torn as to whether to have it or not. Letters..I could ignore. Phonecalls/visits I could not though

[Vicky.]

Infact even receiving a video from the kids I don't think I could turn down...though it is extremely personal and should not really be broadcast on TV I think along with it being ridiculously cheesy and boring to watch

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Yaki da

I'm amazed more don't do that.

I would. I think the letters from home thing is embarrassingly stupid.

[Nicky91]

i would refuse a letter from home as well, so well done Shane L

[Jase.]

Bless him

[LeatherTrumpet]

my daughters would refuse to write to me as it would be "sooo embarrassing"

quite right too

[bitontheslide]

Actually, Hopkins refused her letter from home during her series