And then there were seven! Natalie Cassidy is voted off Celebrity Big Brother in double eviction, after Kirk is given marching orders

By Nadia Mendoza


End of the road: Natalie Cassidy is the fifth evictee of Celebrity Big Brother


Despite being in it to win it, Natalie Cassidy has become the fifth victim of Celebrity Big Brother.

The former EastEnder followed in the footsteps of Kirk Norcross, who was voted out just an hour before her during the surprise double eviction evening.

Earlier in the week, Natalie had confessed in the diary room that she hoped to be crowned champion of the series so that her 16-month-old-daughter Eliza would be proud of her.


Before the announcement, host Brian Dowling teased the housemates by saying who was still safe; Playboy twins Karissa and Kristina Shannon were announced first, quickly followed be Romeo.

The Irish host then called Frankie Cocozza's name, followed by Denise Welch and Nicola McLean - leaving just Natalie and Michael Madsen, as Gareth Thomas was not up for nomination.

Brave face: Natalie had hoped to win the show for her daughter Eliza

The mother-of-one, 28, received huge cheers as she was evicted from the house, with Brian telling her: 'I'm doubly-shocked! Everyone had you tipped to win!'

Natalie said: 'I can't lie, I am shocked. However, when Kirk went I thought, "I'm going to go too".

'I'd like to have made the final, I did two weeks which is two-thirds of the show. I've missed my daughter really badly. I'm not going to bulls*** about that, I didn't want to go.

'But it's a win-win, I get to see my daughter.'

Walk of shame: Despite the boos when Brian Dowling mentioned their name, Karissa and Kristina Shannon survived longer than Natalie

The British actress made no secret that she was disappointed to be voted off before the twins.

She explained to Brian that she had been eavesdropping during a conversation between Karissa, Kristina and Michael, where the girls insinuated that Natalie wouldn't make the final.

Natalie said: 'My game was to stay after the twins, which is why I'm annoyed (to be eliminated).'

Gutted: Natalie said she had wanted to remain in the house longer than the twins

Speaking of the Playboy siblings, she said: 'Sometimes confidence can turn to arrogance. They adore themselves, they are from a different world to me.

'They've got $9,000 shoes and I'm like, "These are from Dorothy Perkins."

'I taught them to boil a kettle.. they had never boiled a kettle! Manners cost nothing. They have a massive game plan, to win the show.'

Kiss and make-up: Michael Madsen offered an affection hug to Natalie after she heard the news

She also gave her opinion on Denise and Michael, joked: 'They're secretly in love!'

Referring to the Thelma And Louise star's mood swings, Natalie added: 'I had mixed emotions from him. He snapped at me when I said I was up for eviction and he said, "Now you know how it feels."'

Hardly surprisingly, Natalie said she wanted the twins out next and Gareth to win the show.

The lines have now opened for viewers to vote for their favourite; but another two housemates will bite the dust during a double eviction on Wednesday.


And then there were seven! Gareth, Michael, Denise, Nicola, Frankie, Romeo and the twins remain



source:dailymail