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DAVINA McCall defended Coolio — just hours after TV watchdogs began a probe into the rapper’s “bullying”.

The Big Brother host admits the American is a “wind-up merchant” — but she refuses to believe he is a woman hater.

Davina, 41, said: “Where he comes from, they have a completely different way of speaking. Culturally, he is from a different sort of people.

“I don’t think he hates women at all. I think he has a great respect for certain types of women.

“He is judgmental about women, but Coolio is not alone in that.

“There are a lot of men in the world who think that if a woman wears a short skirt or wiggles her bum, or if she hangs out with a man, then that is inappropriate.”

Coolio, 45, who had a Grammy-winning hit with 1995 song Gangsta’s Paradise, has attracted criticism for his arrogance and for reducing Michelle Heaton to tears.

Telly watchdog Ofcom has started an inquiry after complaints — though Coolio has always denied he is a bully.

Davina did blast Ulrika Jonsson, claiming she is on the show only for her £175,000 fee — eight times the sum paid to stars such as Ben Adams.

The host said: “The house are finding her a bit bossy.

“My impression is she is doing this only for the money.”

Davina added that she believes mum-of-four Ulrika was “thinking of her kids” when she signed up.

Source: The Sun