Michael Fabricant and his fellow politician Nigel Farage have a fair amount in common.
They have both been Members of Parliament representing right-leaning parties, they both supported Brexit and they have both cultivated a flamboyant and eccentric media profile.
And it turns out they both have a penchant for getting their kit off in front of millions of TV viewers.
On Tuesday evening, former Conservative MP Michael, 74, flashed his bare bottom to mortified viewers just two episodes into this year’s Celebrity Big Brother.
Making himself comfortable while washing the outdoor hot tub, the politician left little to the imagination in a scene which shocked viewers.
Michael sported a teal jacket and white trainers, as well as a pair of pink swimming trunks which were worn so low as to almost be round his knees.
On Tuesday evening, former Conservative MP Michael, 74, flashed his bare bottom to mortified viewers just two episodes into this year’s Celebrity Big Brother
It turns out he and his fellow politician Nigel Farage have a fair amount in common, with Michael’s display channelling that of the Reform UK leader on I’m A Celeb in 2023
Showing off his cleaning skills to former Love Island contestant Chris Hughes, 32, and actress Donna Preston, 38, the ex-MP said: ‘So I’m going to do the washing up.
‘I’m going to be the battery boy attendant but I’m also going to be the sexy pool boy.
‘It’s 38.5 Centigrade which is great, we can get the pumps going which is fantastic. You’ve got lights, if we go in at night we can make green, purple, blue, yellow, red…’
Chris and Donna, perhaps standing slightly out of the line of fire, found the whole thing hilarious but the live audience on Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live that evening gasped and groaned in anguish when shown the zoomed-in clip.
There were echoes of fellow politician-turned-reality star Nigel in Michael’s almost nude display, after the Reform UK leader flashed his own behind on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here in 2023.
Just hours after arriving in the jungle, Nigel further cemented his status as one of the most controversial figures in that year’s camp as he stripped totally naked in the famous shower.
The politician wasted no time in whipping his clothes off to have a wash, leaving his entire bottom on show.
Walking through the camp, This Morning host Josie Gibson was stopped in her tracks as she set eyes on his cheeks, with the former Big Brother winner saying in the Bush Telegraph that she’s ‘seen worse’.
The live audience on Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live that evening gasped and groaned in anguish when shown the clip
While the duo have both represented right-leaning parties and voiced similar opinions on a number of issues, including EU membership, their political lives have been polar opposites
After 25 years in politics – much of it spent as one of the country’s most controversial characters – Nigel, 61, finally became an MP last July, on the same day Michael lost his own seat after 32 years.
While the duo have both represented right-leaning parties and voiced similar opinions on a number of issues, including EU membership, their political lives have been polar opposites.
Michael was something of an establishment figure for more than three decades, serving as a Lord Commissioner of the Treasury between 2010 and 2012 and receiving a knighthood in 2023.
On the other hand, Nigel has been the UK’s most well-known political hell-raiser since he became UKIP leader in 2006, frequently criticising government policy and successfully campaigning against Britain’s EU membership.
Michael has been outpoken in the past himself, however, and even advocated for a political pact between Nigel’s UKIP and his own Tory party in 2012.
In 2014, he was sacked as vice-chairman of the Conservatives for tweeting, ‘about time’, when Maria Miller resigned as cabinet minister.
Two years later, in the heated build-up to the EU referendum, Michael shouted ‘b*****ks’ in response to an argument made about the potential financial impact of Brexit.
And in 2022, he compared Boris Johnson’s breaching of Covid rules to teachers and nurses heading to the ‘staff room’ for a ‘quiet drink’ after a ‘very long shift’, in remarks that received widespread criticism.
Just hours after arriving in the jungle, Nigel further cemented his status as one of the most controversial figures in that year’s camp as he stripped totally naked in the famous shower
Walking through the camp, This Morning host Josie Gibson was stopped in her tracks as she set eyes on his cheeks
Nigel eventually came third in I’m A Celeb, behind Sam Thompson and Tony Bellew, and arguably succeeded in integrating into the camp
Nigel eventually came third in I’m A Celeb, behind Sam Thompson and Tony Bellew, and arguably succeeded in integrating into the camp, despite his reputation as a divisive figure.
And it seems Michael is doing the same on CBB, with fans praising his relationship with Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard, including the conversation the pair had about the politician’s polyamorous lifestyle.
The former MP, who is bisexual, revealed that he has a partner of 35 years as well as several ‘deep friendships’.
Michael hinted at his relationship with former Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street, who he met at an Oxford University reunion, being open as he revealed he has several ‘deep friendships’ with people he goes on solo holidays with.
‘I’ve never been in the closet,’ Michael said, before Jojo Siwa asked if he was in a relationship and he replied: ‘It’s complicated. I have someone who I have known for 35 years who’s 13 years younger than me.
‘But I also have, and this is even more complicated, two friends and we all go on holiday separately with me or not.’
Danny asked: ‘Would you call that an open relationship? Because I actually think a lot of gay people like that and a lot of straight people don’t understand it.’
Michael appeared to agree with Danny as he nodded his head, before later adding: I would maybe say I’ve got very deep friendships. That would maybe be more tactful.’
Michael opened up about his polyamorous lifestyle for the first time on Celebrity Big Brother in a conversation praised by viewers
He surprised fans on Tuesday as he revealed to Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard that he has a partner of 35 years as well as several ‘deep friendships’
It came after Michael was faced with the ‘loudest arrival boos ever’ as he entered the iconic house during Monday’s live episode
The politician previously spoke about his and Andy’s relationship as he revealed they are ‘very close’ but lead ‘separate lives’.
In 2021, he told GB News that he and Andy are ‘life partners’.
Michael was faced with the ‘loudest arrival boos ever’ as he entered the iconic house during Monday’s live episode.
As he joined hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best on the colourful bridge, the rowdy crowd beneath them did not seem impressed by his appearance.
He was particularly booed during the moments he mentioned his blonde locks and when he gave a shout out to his fellow Conservatives on live TV.
CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER 2025: MEET THE LINEUP!
MICKEY ROURKE
AGE: 72
FAMOUS FOR: The actor and former pro boxer is one of the show’s biggest ever signings and after public feuds with Robert De Niro, two marriages and a string of high profile relationships, producers will be hoping he brings plenty of drama.
DALEY THOMPSON
AGE: 66
FAMOUS FOR: The double Olympic gold-medallist is considered one of Britain’s greatest athletes, and he would no doubt cause a stir with younger celebrities if he entered the house. He broke the decathlon world record four times.
PATSY PALMER
AGE: 52
FAMOUS FOR: It’s an open secret that Patsy is leaving EastEnders, with the actress enjoying a wild leaving party this month. The Bianca Jackson star posted a snap of her character on Instagram with the caption: ‘Bye bye B, always grateful to see her again.’
DONNA PRESTON
AGE: 38
FAMOUS FOR: While Donna has featured in several TV shows and movies, the comedy star is known for hosting Apocalypse and for the role of a circus Compere in 2018’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. She plays Den in Coronation Street, has featured in Pants On Fire in 2019 and even wrote and co-produced BBC Three’s Comedy Threesomes.
CHESNEY HAWKES
AGE: 53
FAMOUS FOR: The singer topped the charts for five weeks in 1991 with his hit The One And Only, before making a string of acting and TV appearances. His arrival on CBB has been described by a TV source as ‘perfect timing’, as he’s set to release a comeback album in April.
ANGELLICA BELL
AGE: 49
FAMOUS FOR: The TV presenter is said to have landed a staggering five-figure deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother. Fans will be keen to see if the CBBC legend spills all on her untimely exit from The Martin Lewis Show – which left fans baffled back in 2023. Angellica currently co-presents Hits Radio while Fleur East is on maternity leave.
DANNY BEARD
AGE: 32
FAMOUS FOR: The RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner – whose real name is Daniel Curtis – has signed up as a late entry. Danny previously made headlines after swearing on Big Brother’s Late & Live last March whilst doing an impression of housemate Louis Walsh. The incident saw the guest say the word ‘c***’ before immediately apologising after being informed they weren’t allowed to say that on the show.
CHRIS HUGHES
AGE: 32
FAMOUS FOR: After shooting to fame on Love Island in 2017, Chris went on to become a sports presenter and regularly hosts the horse racing coverage on ITV.
JOJO SIWA
AGE: 21
FAMOUS FOR: The American singer, who shot to stardom on reality show Dance Moms, is expected to draw a big American audience. The hitmaker has made a name for herself in the U.S. pop charts and is known for her outlandish looks and being a vocal member of the LGBTQ+ community.
TRISHA GODDARD
AGE: 67
FAMOUS FOR: The talk show host regularly presented on ITV from 1998 to 2004 and then shifted to Channel 5 from 2004 to 2010. Trisha has been suffering horrible side effects of her chemotherapy – but has bravely battled on.
JACK P. SHEPHERD
AGE: 37
FAMOUS FOR: The actor has played David Platt in Corrie since 2000 and is following in his pal Colson Smith’s footsteps by taking part in the popular reality show. He has won a string of awards for the role including Best Actor at the British Soap Awards.
ELLA RAE WISE
AGE: 24
FAMOUS FOR: Producers have been keen to land the TV personality, who previously dated Pete Wicks and has had an on-off romance with Dan Edgar. Bosses are hoping the TOWIE star might reveal all about some of her other famous exes.
MICHAEL FABRICANT
AGE: 74
FAMOUS FOR: The former Conservative politician is understood to have signed a lucrative six-figure deal to take part after political stars were banned from the broadcaster’s other reality show, I’m A Celeb. He served as MP for Lichfield in Staffordshire from 1992 until his defeat in 2024 as well as vice-chairman of the party under David Cameron. But he is perhaps best known for his blond mop for which he has been widely ridiculed but repeatedly denies is a wig.
