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Celebrity Big Brother’s Andrew Brady: Homophobia is still homophobia at any age

Feb 03 2018
Written by Joseph McCormick

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After leaving the Celebrity Big Brother house, former Apprentice star Andrew Brady has commented on prejudice, saying: “It doesn’t matter how old you are, if you’re racist you’re a racist. If you’re homophobic, you’re homophobic.”

Brady only exited the CBB house days ago, and he has already spoken out against prejudice.

Speaking to Gay Times magazine, the former Apprentice star commented on different types of prejudice including homophobia.

He appeared in an exclusive photoshoot with the magazine in London, commenting on former MP Ann Widdecombe, who also appeared on the show.

In the interview, he also criticised US President Donald Trump, using his age as an example of why homophobia and racism shouldn’t be tolerated. RELATED: Andrew Brady reveals true feelings for Courtney Act after flirtatious pillow fight

Brady said in an interview with the magazine: “Someone like Ann has been in the public eye, has been educated, and I don’t think people in that instance can be forgiven. Prejudice is prejudice. It doesn’t matter what shape it comes in, or size, or age – it’s still prejudice. I don’t want to compare the two to an extreme, but if you look at Donald Trump, he’s 71-years-old and we’re not using his age as an excuse as to why he’s getting away with all this stuff.

Adding: Why are we doing it with everyone else? That’s a really strong message that I’m trying to get out. It doesn’t matter how old you are, if you’re racist you’re a racist. If you’re homophobic, you’re homophobic. I don’t think age can be used as an excuse.”

The BBC Apprentice star, who became friends with RuPaul’s Drag Race star Courtney Act, added: “Why aren’t we teaching ‘just don’t be a dick’ education? We should be. Instead of teaching people about Henry the fucking Eighth which happened centuries ago, let’s teach kids about the issues we face today.”

Speaking to Gay Times magazine, Brady also asked questions about gay and drag culture, saying: “What do they mean when they say ‘daddy’?” continuing: “And ‘king’ is another one? ‘Spilling the T’?”

Speaking shortly after her victory, Courtney Act said that she was amazed by the public support and validation of her beliefs.

She said: “It’s amazing to think that the public have chosen me, I guess it’s validation of the things I came here believing in.”

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She continued: “My inspiration for coming into the house was a teenage boy who didn’t quite know where he belonged or how he fit in, and not knowing what that meant.

“I learned that it’s okay to be different.”

This year’s series of Celebrity Big Brother has been called ‘the Year of the Woman’ due to its heavy focus on gender to mark the 100th anniversary of women’s partial suffrage in the UK.

Courtney had previously said that she would have preferred a woman to win the ‘Year of the Woman’ series, and called her victory ‘slightly ironic.’

Courtney Act is the drag persona of Shane Jenek, and was known by both names during their time on the show.

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Host Emma Willis then asked Courtney about her role in educating both fellow housemates and viewers about gender and sexuality.

The topic of gender and sexuality came up frequently during the show, often in clashes with runner-up Ann Widdecombe.

“I was just having conversations with people about things that I’m passionate about,” Courtney said.

Fans flooded to social media to celebrate the drag star’s victory on the 21st series of the celebrity reality show.

Many viewers praised Courtney/Shane for their intelligent and calm stance throughout the show, with one fan calling them ‘amazing for the entire gay community.’

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Many fans compared Courtney to runner-up Ann Widdecombe, who Courtney clashed with on issues of sexuality and gender.

Several fans are calling Courtney’s victory over Ann Widdecombe a symbolic one for the LGBT+ community, as she is opposed to many LGBT rights, including marriage equality and the right for gay people to adopt.

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Courtney’s identity as a pansexual, polyamorous, and genderfluid person was also mentioned frequently, with the majority of people praising Courtney/Shane.