[Luanda]

As the furore grows over the lack of gay housemates an insider at Channel 4 who refused to be named said, "I can't really help you mate, it was 3rd on the left but I think we missed the turn". Unable to control his growing anger the insider added, "It was there last week but somebody must have moved it". Fans of the Big Brother housemates were furiously posting on internet forums bemoaning the fact that the only gay housemate, Marcus, was voted out almost a week ago. Marcus, speaking from his caravan in Willesden said, "I'm just digesting a brick at the moment but I'll be with you in a minute".

This is not the first time Big Brother has been steeped in controversy. A couple of years ago an unnamed housemate was caught wearing odd socks. A spokesperson for the housemate declined to comment but it is understood the housemate in question was not gay and the wearing of odd socks was a strictly straight pastime.

Julian Cleary wanted to comment but didn't.