[AusFan]

Seriously how could someone try and say he is British when he was born in Australia?

Most Australians do in fact trace their ancestory back to western Europe (especially UK). And Britain didn't exactly ''invade'' us as someone put it, us Anglo Australians (our ancestors rather) were the Brits who came here. Many Australians do have a strong connection to the UK despite the rivilry we have at sport. I personally support the English football team (along with the Socceroos of course).

John is obviously proud of his heritage and it seems to have increased since he's been in the house (surrounded by everything British) but I think he's a true Australian at heart and just didn't want that comment to come across as a ''Us against them'' message when Big Brother should have nothing to do with someone's nationality, it's not the World Cup.