Furious Emma Willis praised after grilling Winston McKenzie

[GiRTh]

Furious Emma Willis praised after grilling Winston McKenzie about 'homophobic' views in passionate exit interview


The host received huge cheers from the crowd as she laid in to the controversial housemate

Emma Willis struggled to contain her emotions as she interviewed first Celebrity Big Brother evictee Winston McKenzie tonight.

The host grilled the controversial star, after he was voted out by his own housemates tonight in a shock twist.

Comparing his time in the house to boxing - which infuriated Emma more than words - Winston began by saying: "I’m a boxer. Amateur professional. I thought I knew everything. But when I walked into the house and heard other people’s stories, anxieties, what they’ve been through, I realised you don’t know everything.

"There are people out there who really give it their all... It's such a revelation for me."

However, while he's softened - his views haven't changed.

Winston was GRILLED by Emma

Winston made headlines with his views about gay adoption in November 2012.

The 62-year-old made his opinion known when he said children deserved to be raised by a heterosexual or single family.

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Winston refused to back down

"To say to a child, 'I am having you adopted by two men who kiss regularly but don't worry about it' – that is abuse," the Metro reported him saying.

"It is a violation of a child's human rights because that child has no opportunity to grow up under normal circumstances."

It angered his housemates tonight, as they questioned his statements, and Emma was quick to jump onboard too.

Emma said: "People watching are the people that are voting for you," before pleading with the star to stop comparing everything to boxing.

Winston responded: "People are entitled to their opinions. I'm being portrayed as a people hater. There are people in life who are gay and they've fought long and hard for their rights and I respect that. We live in a democratic society and we have the right to our opinions."

Emma then responded: "It's not that people think you shouldn’t have opinions. It’s comparing adoption to child abuse - thats very offensive."

Winston began to say: "I’m Christian," but Emma stopped him and said: "That doesn’t come into it."

Emma got emotional

He went on: “I expressed my feelings at the time. It doesn’t mean to say that I’m one to tell someone who wants to adopt a child, that they can’t do so, I don’t make the rules.

"My comment was made in the heat of the moment, the press were on me, it was a General Election and they got what they were looking for. So whatever comment I made at that time, it wasn’t something that was done from the heart. The simple fact is they portrayed it the way, however spiteful they wanted. I agree with my heartfelt feelings. I’m not going to change my mind, or the way I am.”

Winston sparked OUTRAGE

However, not being swayed, Emma asked him to confirm if he stands by his statements about gay adoption, and Winston replied: “Would you like me to sit here and lie?

"We don’t need to go over it again. I’ve made my statement.”

Emma replied: "So you still agree with it. It's sad people still think that it's OK," before adding: "You're discounting such a large part of the population."

He went on to say: “The work I do for homeless children and mothers, and people who are destitute, I can match any MP because people know me as the man of the people. I step in as I know what it is to struggle.”

The expectant star than unleashed her fury all over again on CBBBOTS.

She said: “It was infuriating and frustrating to interview him but it was good to get into it really.

Emma said she stands by her interview approach

“He was what they would call typical politician. He didn’t want to answer what I was asking him. He wouldn’t admit to comparing gay adoption to child abuse but he wouldn’t deny it either. That’s why I kept pushing him on that comment.

“Then he said to me, ‘I don’t want to sit here and lie to you’ - so he pretty much did admit it. It’s really sad.”

Emma also admitted she could have been more impartial during her interview with Winston.

But she told presenter Rylan that she was going to stand by her approach.

“I know some people think I could have been more fair, but I have my beliefs,” she explained. “And I am NOT homophobic.

“If you can give a child a home and love then it doesn’t matter if the parents are gay or of different races or whatever. Children just need love. And that’s why Winston’s comments offended me so much.”

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[T*]

in B4 people post 'well I DIDNT PRAISE HER!!!1'

[zakman440]

She was bloody brilliant last night - as was Rylan :clap1:

[sampvt]

emma admitting she was indeed biased. Surely not a wise political move when it might effect your job. She needs to be carefull BB don't throw her under a bus as well.

[T*]

She was bloody brilliant last night - as was Rylan :clap1:

This

[LukeB]

Emma was brilliant :clap1: it's good to see hosts have some intelligence, I mean if Winston is allowed his view so can Emma. it works 2 ways

[Cherie]

Is this the same crowd who are continually lambasted on here for being Chavs:think:

[Kazanne]

Is this the same crowd who are continually lambasted on here for being Chavs:think:

:joker::joker::joker: BOOM :laugh:only when it suits Cherie.

[Pete.]

No one is praising the crowd outside though

[LukeB]

No one is praising the crowd outside though

I mean people only hate the crowd because they boo people for NO REASON. They shout off off off to some housemates who have not done anything wrong.. e.g Adjoa...

[Black Dagger]

I thought Emma was being praised here? Nobody mentioned the crowd. They're ****ing horrendous.

[rionablue]

Emma was brilliant. One of her best interviews ever

[sampvt]

I thought Emma was being praised here? Nobody mentioned the crowd. They're ****ing horrendous.

A small handful of the usuals are supporting Emma with posts on speed dial but alas their opinions are in the minority when you look at the overall number of people pilloring CBB for her blatant personal attack on him.

IE volume of posts might be in favour of Emma but volume of people on social media don't agree with her personal attacks.

[Beso]

[QUOTE=Pete.;8406468]No one is praising the crowd outside though[/QU


The article is saying thats who was praising emma, like nice little sheeple.

[Kazanne]

I mean people only hate the crowd because they boo people for NO REASON. They shout off off off to some housemates who have not done anything wrong.. e.g Adjoa...

Aaron never did anything wrong ,he was a winner and look at his reception:shrug:

[MrWong]

emma admitting she was indeed biased. Surely not a wise political move when it might effect your job.She needs to be carefull BB don't throw her under a bus as well.

:joker: It's really not that deep.

[sampvt]

Aaron never did anything wrong ,he was a winner and look at his reception:shrug:

Classic put down of the week, lol.

[LukeB]

Aaron never did anything wrong ,he was a winner and look at his reception:shrug:

Well i did just say the crowd have booed people for no reason e.g Adjoa.. i'm not going to write a list of them am i, I'll be here for hours:laugh:

[Ross.]

Classic put down of the week, lol.

Not really considering Luke said pretty much the same thing in his post, lol.

[Jason.]

I mean people only hate the crowd because they boo people for NO REASON. They shout off off off to some housemates who have not done anything wrong.. e.g Adjoa...

And those football chants like "WHO ARE YAA" that just make my skin crawl :yuk:

[Amy Jade]

Aaron never did anything wrong ,he was a winner and look at his reception:shrug:

Classic put down of the week, lol.

http://exhalecdn.breatheheavy.com/public/style_emoticons/default/shakemc.gif er no lol

[Cherie]

No one is praising the crowd outside though

I thought Emma was being praised here? Nobody mentioned the crowd. They're ****ing horrendous.

The opening line in the article?

[chuff me dizzy]

She certainly wasn't praised on Facebook !!!!!

[ThriceShy]

Emma displayed her latent ageism, racism and misandry last night. She laid into a black man in his 60s for an opinion he gave last year and she will no doubt completely ignore Darren Day's loverat status and his £2000 per week drug habit and Danniella's drug abuse and all the other things these "celebs" are known for.

hang your head in shame Emma for group bullying the easiest target that you could find.

[Cherie]

She certainly wasn't praised on Facebook !!!!!

Apparently that doesn't count, whilst this fine example of an article does :hee:

[chuff me dizzy]

Apparently that doesn't count, whilst this fine example of an article does :hee:

Ok, just as I expected Cherie :joker: over 600 people"Like" a very negative comment made about her ,but that doesn't count ,add to that several other negative comments getting over 500 "likes" but this place is the Holy Grail .....I think not

[Northern Monkey]

Is this the same crowd who are continually lambasted on here for being Chavs:think:

:thumbs:
Apparently they did'nt let any of the chavs in last night.That crowd were the bastion of sainthood for hating on Winston.Nevermind,Maybe they'll let the chavs back in when somebody's fav goes out.

[Crimson Dynamo]

what does emma know about boxing anyroad?

[Cal.]

Emma displayed her latent ageism, racism and misandry last night. She laid into a black man in his 60s for an opinion he gave last year and she will no doubt completely ignore Darren Day's loverat status and his £2000 per week drug habit and Danniella's drug abuse and all the other things these "celebs" are known for.

hang your head in shame Emma for group bullying the easiest target that you could find.

Of course she will because they've overcome that and it's an illness. There is no excuse for homophobia and I for one am THRILLED we have people like Emma Willis on our TV standing up for basic human rights. Bless you, Mrs Emma Willis!

[MB.]

But Carol from Macclesfield said with questionable grammar that Emma woz an horrible bully and Winston should of won, why isnt that in the news bloody lefties!!!

[bots]

Of course she will because they've overcome that and it's an illness. There is no excuse for homophobia and I for one am THRILLED we have people like Emma Willis on our TV standing up for basic human rights. Bless you, Mrs Emma Willis!

The saintly Emma Willis who fronted the TV equivalent of a lynch mob after the guy had been found guilty by a baying kangaroo court. Such a proud moment for her

[Jamesy]

emma admitting she was indeed biased. Surely not a wise political move when it might effect your job. She needs to be carefull BB don't throw her under a bus as well.
To be fair the interviews are dictated by the producers. They obviously planned for the whole interview to be based around the gay adoption comment. Not that I'm defending Emma, although she certainly would have had permission to be biased and would have had producers yapping down her ear piece through the entire thing, letting her carry on.

[ThriceShy]

The saintly Emma Willis who fronted the TV equivalent of a lynch mob after the guy had been found guilty by a baying kangaroo court. Such a proud moment for her

I have never seen anything like it. When I woke up this morning I thought i had dreamed it at first.

I don't think it can be said enough times how brilliantly Winston handled it. What a gentleman he is. I would have told Emma to fornicate with herself and walked away.

[ThriceShy]

To be fair the interviews are dictated by the producers. They obviously planned for the whole interview to be based around the gay adoption comment. Not that I'm defending Emma, although she certainly would have had permission to be biased and would have had producers yapping down her ear piece through the entire thing, letting her carry on.

The underlined bit is undoubtedly correct. And I think Winston should have immediately shut her down and said "I don't wish to discuss that sorry". Would have been brilliant to watch her flounder then.

[chuff me dizzy]

I have never seen anything like it. When I woke up this morning I thought i had dreamed it at first.

I don't think it can be said enough times how brilliantly Winston handled it. What a gentleman he is. I would have told Emma to fornicate with herself and walked away.

I was shouting at my tv for him to walk off, that would have made Emma feel a right daft twat !!!

[Jarvio]

Why are people furious?

She had every right to grill him. Because she is a person, just like the rest of us, with personal opinions, and everyone has the right to freedom of speech. Winston has the right to his messed up views, Emma has the right to grill him. Simple as that.

[Amy Jade]

I was shouting at my tv for him to walk off
Great result then for all of us

[arista]

She certainly wasn't praised on Facebook !!!!!


No she kept the interview only on
his Politics/ Church etc

then Cut him off


She Failed

[Cherie]

:thumbs:
Apparently they did'nt let any of the chavs in last night.That crowd were the bastion of sainthood for hating on Winston.Nevermind,Maybe they'll let the chavs back in when somebody's fav goes out.

:joker: sums it up

[Niamh.]

Why are people furious?



She had every right to grill him. Because she is a person, just like the rest of us, with personal opinions, and everyone has the right to freedom of speech. Winston has the right to his messed up views, Emma has the right to grill him. Simple as that.


Exactly

[arista]

Exactly


No you Grill him - YES
but not for the Full Interview
and then CUT to his best bits video
end interview


Emma a Pro
but Failed.


This Online Angry at her - she "knows" why
she stayed on one topic , mostly,
then time up and Cut to Video



Fact

[MrWong]

Emma displayed her latent ageism, racism and misandry last night. She laid into a black man in his 60s for an opinion he gave last year and she will no doubt completely ignore Darren Day's loverat status and his £2000 per week drug habit and Danniella's drug abuse and all the other things these "celebs" are known for.

hang your head in shame Emma for group bullying the easiest target that you could find.

Huh? Both Darren and Daniella would gladly discuss their addictions, indeed they already have. I don't think either tried to excuse it or blame it on religion.

Winston found it difficult to talk about his views (that gay adoption equals child abuse) because it's a ****ing moronic comment with no basis in fact.

What you think is ageism, racism and misandry is actually a host conducting an interview, trying to get a straight answer out of someone dodging the question. Pretty normal really.

[Beso]

To be fair the interviews are dictated by the producers. They obviously planned for the whole interview to be based around the gay adoption comment. Not that I'm defending Emma, although she certainly would have had permission to be biased and would have had producers yapping down her ear piece through the entire thing, letting her carry on.

Maybe thats why she had 2 in.

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

The whole world always rallies together when the gays are offended.

Terrible comment but to spend 2 interviews on that one comment was annoying.

[MrWong]

The whole world always rallies together when the gays are offended.

Terrible comment but to spend 2 interviews on that one comment was annoying.

If he'd answered the question instead of dodging it they could have spent time on other things, like him leering at Nancy for instance.

[Livia]

He's a ranting old homophobe with no boundaries, self control or self awareness. He deserved to be questioned on his ridiculous opinions... but honestly? Nothing goes in, he will never wake up to the fact he's a dinosaur. He's probably never considered the possibility that he may be wrong about anything.

[Beso]

what does emma know about boxing anyroad?

A lesser man would mention she's probably been battered about the ring a few times, thank god I'm not that man.

[Livia]

A lesser man would mention she's probably been battered about the ring a few times, thank god I'm not that man.

LMAO...

[jennyjuniper]

A good presenter should be impartial and conduct an interview from that position. That doesn't mean to say that questions shouldn't be asked, but Emma tends to let her own personal opinions colour her interviews.

[Crimson Dynamo]

A lesser man would mention she's probably been battered about the ring a few times, thank god I'm not that man.

:joker:

[chuff me dizzy]

A good presenter should be impartial and conduct an interview from that position. That doesn't mean to say that questions shouldn't be asked, but Emma tends to let her own personal opinions colour her interviews.

She always has done,same with her favourite she pushes them for all her worth ,but last night she sunk to a depth no presenter should ever sink

[Cherie]

A lesser man would mention she's probably been battered about the ring a few times, thank god I'm not that man.

:joker:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Instead of being a pro and being impartial she went for the cheap easy "like me"

[Cherie]

A good presenter should be impartial and conduct an interview from that position. That doesn't mean to say that questions shouldn't be asked, but Emma tends to let her own personal opinions colour her interviews.

Yeah I hate the bias

[GiRTh]

Emma did a great job

[cheapbbfan]

IMO, Winston didnt have to justify his comment to Emma and she wasted the entire interview making it 95% about that

[Cherie]

I don't understand why Emma was so "furious" his views can't have come as a surprise

[sampvt]

Emma did a great job

I agree, she did a great job of letting us all know her true self, she is little more than a puppet for hire and the voice of all that they want her to say.

[bots]

I don't understand why Emma was so "furious" his views can't have come as a surprise

She wasn't furious when she welcomed him on stage before he entered the house, and nothing changed when he was in the house - it was only 4 flippin days. It was manufactured fury

[sampvt]

She wasn't furious when she welcomed him on stage before he entered the house, and nothing changed when he was in the house - it was only 4 flippin days. It was manufactured fury

She was after brownie points from certain quarters and she sold her soul to the devil for a handful of silver coins.

[ThriceShy]

She wasn't furious when she welcomed him on stage before he entered the house, and nothing changed when he was in the house - it was only 4 flippin days. It was manufactured fury

Excellent point. And, as I pointed out in the other thread, she wasn't furious when interviewing Jim Davidson, a CBB winner who said the quote in my sig to Brian Dowling.

[Cherie]

She wasn't furious when she welcomed him on stage before he entered the house, and nothing changed when he was in the house - it was only 4 flippin days. It was manufactured fury

Great point

[ThriceShy]

IMO, Winston didnt have to justify his comment to Emma and she wasted the entire interview making it 95% about that

This.

I really can't understand why he didn't just say at the beginning "I don't need to justify my Christian views to you. Let's talk about the house."

[Cherie]

Excellent point. And, as I pointed out in the other thread, she wasn't furious when interviewing Jim Davidson, a CBB winner who said the quote in my sig to Brian Dowling.

Superb sig :joker:

[ThriceShy]

Superb sig :joker:

Slam dunk innit!:laugh:

[cheapbbfan]

This.

I really can't understand why he didn't just say at the beginning "I don't need to justify my Christian views to you. Let's talk about the house."

pretty much. There was nothing he could have said on it that would have satisfied her or the audience so it was best to let it go and move on to his actual experience in the house; not something he said prior to getting involved in this game