View Full Version : BBC News: 'Deportation fear for TV's Makosi'
James
30-08-2005, 05:06 PM
Big Brother contestant Makosi Musambasi could be deported from the UK as immigration officials assess whether she has broken the terms of her visa.
Police and the immigration service questioned the Zimbabwean, 24, after she was initially stopped in a car for not wearing a seatbelt.
Ms Musambasi had permission to work in the UK as a cardiac nurse but left her job to enter the Big Brother house.
She came third in the reality show behind Anthony Hutton and Eugene Sully.
Operation
It is reported that Ms Musambasi reapplied for her visa after leaving the Big Brother house earlier this month.
Ms Musambasi, of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, was quizzed at Staines police station in Middlesex after she was pulled over on the M25 in Surrey while travelling as a passenger in her sister's car.
A spokesman for Surrey Police said: "Police stopped a car on the M25 near Stoke D'Abernon at 5pm yesterday on a driving matter.
"A 24-year-old Zimbabwean was then questioned by the immigration services which is now dealing with the matter."
Her sister, Veronica, said Ms Musambasi entered the show in the hope of flying their mother to South Africa for a life-saving operation on a tumour behind her eye.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/4196682.stm
Babydoll
30-08-2005, 05:33 PM
omg!!
CharlotteSometimes
30-08-2005, 05:38 PM
LOL! That's the last time I run naked from the bathroom to post! :bouncy: Radio One said that she was arrested last night and questioned for five hours. I got the impression, from the way that it was worded, that her deportation was imminent.
Yay! Sorry this is completely OT but where did you get your sig Babydoll?
CharlotteSometimes
30-08-2005, 05:42 PM
I see the recent confusion returning this evening, jrc ...
As for the sig, It looks like a Kaz number.
How do you get her to do those?
CharlotteSometimes
30-08-2005, 05:44 PM
Erm, ask her nicely? LOL! :bouncy:
Fangz
30-08-2005, 09:10 PM
Wow, a sob story. Is this an attempt to guilt-trip people for condemning the way she behaved in the show? If so, I'm afraid it's not working.:rolleyes:
I wonder how her country of birth will receive her? I gather she's had some bad press over there. Oh well.
Yes, I totally agree. What a great shame that she's leaving!
Fangz
30-08-2005, 09:23 PM
Out of sight, out of mind. With any luck, she'll be another country's problem, and we can all forget about her.
lilmissnaughty
30-08-2005, 09:27 PM
I'm sure she'll be missed...:bored:
Fangz
30-08-2005, 09:29 PM
Not necessarily, my aim IS improving...
CharlotteSometimes
30-08-2005, 10:16 PM
Originally posted by Fangz
Wow, a sob story. Is this an attempt to guilt-trip people for condemning the way she behaved in the show? If so, I'm afraid it's not working.:rolleyes:
Nope, no guilt-trip. She was arrested and held for five hours.
Fangz
30-08-2005, 10:33 PM
I don't doubt the arrest, I was talking about Makki's sister going on about their mother's illness. I don't doubt its truth, but it's obviously tacked onto the article in a bid for sympathy.
CharlotteSometimes
30-08-2005, 10:37 PM
Ah, right. I only scanned the article, as I posted originally based on the report that I'd just heard on Radio One.
Fangz
30-08-2005, 10:46 PM
I just think that having an ill family-member is no excuse to act so badly.
CharlotteSometimes
30-08-2005, 11:16 PM
I think it would be rather sick to make something like that up, so I don't doubt that it's true. I don't know if the family would have to pay for the operation, though. I'm guessing not, as otherwise why can't it be done on the NHS? As for the flight itself, Makosi's healthy salary alone would've easily covered that.
On the BB what they did next..she said shed already earned more than Anthony and Eugene put together didnt she..so there you go..her mum should have already that operation if she cares that much and if its true..although I havent seen any newspaper stories with "Big Brothers Makosi pays for mums vital Op"..so who knows eh..
RandomGirl
31-08-2005, 06:42 AM
10 days to appeal...I can see her getting to stay because of her status as a celeb......however NOT wearing a seatbelt...foolish stupid woman!....:nono:
Originally posted by Fangz
I don't doubt the arrest, I was talking about Makki's sister going on about their mother's illness. I don't doubt its truth, but it's obviously tacked onto the article in a bid for sympathy. I agree. If she really has made all the money she claims to have made, the op will have been organised and probably done and dusted by now. No, she's just put that in the article to rake in some sympathy. Silly cow.
ThaGazBoi
31-08-2005, 10:18 AM
Originally posted by jrc
Originally posted by Fangz
I don't doubt the arrest, I was talking about Makki's sister going on about their mother's illness. I don't doubt its truth, but it's obviously tacked onto the article in a bid for sympathy. I agree. If she really has made all the money she claims to have made, the op will have been organised and probably done and dusted by now. No, she's just put that in the article to rake in some sympathy. Silly cow.
Yeah but do you know how much the operation is? It could be more then shes already made! JRC you really are an arragan prick aint you. In todays paper it says she has 10 days to appeal or she has the leave. But can you really trust the press?
Fangz
31-08-2005, 11:29 AM
Alright, calm down Gaz, you'll get yourself in trouble. I'm sure that Makosi has made a lot of money to contribute to the operation, though. I'd be surprised if the full amount isn't raised soon, assuming it hasn't been raised already.
ThaGazBoi
31-08-2005, 12:07 PM
shes doing an interview with FHM next month :rolleyes: according to the express
No need to get so upset Gaz. Anyway, disliking Makosi doesn't make me arrogant. You don't like Anthony, but you don't see me calling you arrogant. Also, there's no need for language like that is there? I haven't done anything to you.
ThaGazBoi
31-08-2005, 12:47 PM
Look jrc sorry about earlier, id just woken up and was stressed at life. I didnt mean to say those things mate.
It's OK, no worries mate. :thumbs:
CharlotteSometimes
31-08-2005, 09:05 PM
It's all coming up roses on the forum again! I'm glad to see you two make up. You've both been quite entertaining over the past weeks, even though you've got very poor taste in hm's! :thumbs:
Fangz
31-08-2005, 09:10 PM
Lol, I know, but you think I'm crazy for liking Derek, don't you? (It is Derek you have a problem with, isn't it?)
Originally posted by CharlotteSometimes
It's all coming up roses on the forum again! I'm glad to see you two make up. You've both been quite entertaining over the past weeks, even though you've got very poor taste in hm's! :thumbs: Lol! Who's your favourite housemate Charlotte?
Fangz
31-08-2005, 09:14 PM
Heh. She hates them all...:devil:
We'd better get back OT, or this thread will be closed. What was the topic again?
James
31-08-2005, 09:18 PM
Update:
Makosi's Visa Row: Decision Time
Big Brother contestant Makosi Musambasi has been ordered out of Britain.
The Zimbabwean nurse, 24, was given the boot after spending five hours in police custody.
The reality TV star now has ten days to lodge an appeal - or leave, according to The Sun.
She lost her right to stay in the country when she resigned from her job as a trainee in the cardiac unit of High Wycombe Hospital, Bucks, to appear on BB6.
Her spokesman said: "The legal position is that Makosi's working visa has now been curtailed. That means she has to either leave the country or appeal."
Makosi, 24, originally from Zimbabwe, was taken in by immigration chiefs after being spotted in her sister's car not wearing a seatbelt.
She was questioned by Staines Police Station, Middlesex.
On leaving Big Brother she re-applied for a visa and had been waiting to hear about her status.
She told The Sun after her release: "I don't know what crime I've committed.
"I'd love to keep living in England, but I just don't know what's happening.
"I feel I've been used as entertainment and now am being betrayed."
http://www.ananova.com/entertainment/story/sm_1520701.html?menu=
For me, it's always sad when the Big Brother experience impacts on the housemates lives outside the house in a negative fashion. Whether it is career-wise or something like this.
Fangz
31-08-2005, 09:19 PM
Lol, the possibility of Makki getting deported. The thought makes me smile...:hugesmile:
Me too, but she'll probably end up staying, it always works out nicely in the end. :bored: (Sarcasm)
Fangz
31-08-2005, 09:24 PM
The thing is, I've got a feeling that she could very well end up staying. If anyone can wriggle their way out of this one, it's Makosi.:bored:
CharlotteSometimes
31-08-2005, 09:48 PM
Originally posted by jrc
Lol! Who's your favourite housemate Charlotte?
Science & Maxwell, with Eugene bringing up the rear.
Originally posted by Fangz
Heh. She hates them all...:devil:
Hate is a very strong word. I don't think I could apply it to someone that's just appeared on a tv show. I do have a very strong dislike for bigots such as Derek, bullies such as Lesley, and manipulative, pathological liars such as Makosi, though. My only real problem with Craig was that he wasn't extracted from the house and sectioned. Roberto, Anthony, Sam & Vanessa were just annoying as they did absolutely nothing and deprived potentially interesting people of a place in the house.
I should imagine that Makosi will be allowed to stay. If for no other reason, high-profile deportations are generally avoided.
Sorry, I missed it. I deleted my previous post.
Fangz
31-08-2005, 10:15 PM
I wasn't being serious, Jo...
CharlotteSometimes
31-08-2005, 10:25 PM
I know, Fizz. But would everyone else reading the thread know that, too? :thumbs:
Fangz
31-08-2005, 10:30 PM
Perhaps not, but really, I think it's ridiculous the way people actually think it's possible to hate a person they've never met. I dislike what I've seen of Makosi, but if I had a conversation with her, who knows? She could have a nice side to her.
CharlotteSometimes
31-08-2005, 11:00 PM
Yeah, she could. But it's most unlikely! :laugh:
KentLad4Lyf
31-08-2005, 11:02 PM
Originally posted by CharlotteSometimes
Yeah, she could. But it's most unlikely! :laugh:
but how can you possible know that
GlitterEyes
31-08-2005, 11:16 PM
I don't see why she should be any different to anybody else in the world, if she breaks rules of her visa she should be out no matter who she is. She should not be overlooked just because she is "famous". If she likes the Uk so much, there is nothing from stopping her from applying for another visa and sticking to it. Im sure she will be loving the attention from it all once again.
CharlotteSometimes
31-08-2005, 11:17 PM
Originally posted by KentLad4Lyf
but how can you possible know that
By making a well-educated guess. People that tell lies to others for some kind of sick pleasure and/or personal gain are highly unlikely to have any redeeming qualities.
cya makosi , haha :xyxwave:
ThaGazBoi
31-08-2005, 11:32 PM
bet thats made your day kore lol..she'll be back :spin:
CharlotteSometimes
31-08-2005, 11:41 PM
... But only in the re-runs. :thumbs:
ThaGazBoi
31-08-2005, 11:43 PM
lol charlotte :elephant: i tried not to laugh at that because i love makosi but had to.
Originally posted by GlitterEyes
I don't see why she should be any different to anybody else in the world, if she breaks rules of her visa she should be out no matter who she is. She should not be overlooked just because she is "famous". If she likes the Uk so much, there is nothing from stopping her from applying for another visa and sticking to it. I'm sure she will be loving the attention from it all once again. I agree. I'm not just saying this because I dislike Makosi, but nobody should be living in the country illegally! She shouldn't be excempt for the law just because she's been on Big Brother. If any of the housemates mugged an old lady (for example), the police wouldn't just overlook it because they'd been on Big Brother, would they? :rolleyes:
cc100
02-09-2005, 06:55 PM
if she promised to immediately go back to nursing, would she be allowed to stay here?
Fangz
02-09-2005, 07:06 PM
The sooner she goes, the better.
Sunny_01
02-09-2005, 10:53 PM
I agree that she shoud not be allowed to flounce our countries laws and should be already in a detention facility lol :dog:
Aimee
03-09-2005, 05:16 PM
Surely the point is that she hasn't flounced the rules. She is leaving isn't she? Has anyone heard that she is not and if not I assume she is staying legally somehow.
As to the lying thing. Yes she lied but I seriuosly think a high proportion of that was as part of the game. I don't believe she would lie that much in the real world.
Well she is leaving because she was here on a visa for working as a nurse and she gave that up a few months ago and thus flounced the rules and her purpose for living here.
Aimee
03-09-2005, 06:09 PM
Exactly, she has to go cos the law says so. She is not having any special concesions [spelt?? :blush:] as people here seem to imply [or maybe I'm just mis-reading].:thumbs:
I personally bet she does get offered a new job and stays but if not then she is gone as far as I can see.
Originally posted by Fangz
The sooner she goes, the better. Agreed!
cc100
03-09-2005, 06:43 PM
only dangerous illegal immigrants should be locked up!
No one said she should be locked up. Just kicked out. :rolleyes:
cc100
03-09-2005, 06:50 PM
Sunny_01 pointed that she should be locked up, but i feel it was in jest.
James
04-09-2005, 12:14 AM
I don't think she deserves to be called an 'illegal immigrant'. She was here on a visa which has now expired. I think there is a difference - she didn't enter the country illegally.
Also, I was under the impression that the authorities had put a halt to deportations to Zimbabwe. No?
i hope she goes.
big headed, smug woman
CharlotteSometimes
04-09-2005, 01:24 AM
Originally posted by Aimee
As to the lying thing. Yes she lied but I seriuosly think a high proportion of that was as part of the game. I don't believe she would lie that much in the real world.
She invented a pregnancy for attention. I'd say that was pretty hardcore. And she didn't do that for gain as far as the other hm's were concerned, as those she told were already in her pocket, anyway. The lie was told to BB and, as it was told in the diary room, the entire audience. Therefore, she lied to us for personal gain. That's not game-playing, it's just very sick indeed. The woman can't be trusted on any level, and therefore should not be allowed within 100 yards of a hospital, let alone patients.
Fangz
04-09-2005, 03:52 AM
Originally posted by Aimee
As to the lying thing. Yes she lied but I seriuosly think a high proportion of that was as part of the game. I don't believe she would lie that much in the real world.
She lied, even when ther was no apparent reason to do so. Even worse, she seems capable of convincing herself of her own lies, something I can't stand in people, as it makes it very difficult for them to accept facts which go against their views of how things should be.Also, I find it somewhat unhealthy.
Originally posted by Aimee
Exactly, she has to go cos the law says so. She is not having any special concesions [spelt?? :blush:] as people here seem to imply [or maybe I'm just mis-reading].:thumbs:
I think it's more the fact that she is acting as though she has done nothing wrong and is being unfairly victimised that annoys people.
James has a good point though - she did not enter the country as an illegal immigrant, although having broken the rules of her visa, she could be perceived as now being here illegally. But I also thought that deportations to Zimbabwe had been stopped, so I wonder what will happen if that is the case?
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