Celebrity Big Brother found itself engulfed in a race row after Trisha Goddard accused fellow housemate Michael Fabricant of 'Islamaphobia' during Friday's show.
The TV host, 67, was quick to slam the former Tory PM, 47, after he was made to give a political speech as part of the show's first shopping task.
When Chesney Hawkes, 53, asked his opinion on the tense topic of immigration Michael shared insight into his own background which was of 'Jewish decent'.
He said: 'Jewish people when they usually come to this country believe, do in Rome as the Roman's do.'
'Do not come to this country if your aim is to change everybody to your way of thinking.'
Trisha exclaimed: 'Hang on! Are you slipping into Islamophobia? Because you're going to have trouble. It's getting dangerous.'
Celebrity Big Brother found itself engulfed in a race row after Trisha Goddard accused fellow housemate Michael Fabricant of 'Islamaphobia' during Friday's show
The TV host, 67, was quick to slam the former Tory PM, 47, after he was made to give a political speech as part of the show's first shopping task
However Michael hit back saying: 'I'm trying to explain this country has benefited from wave upon wave of immigration'.
The tense exchange left viewers divided while some agreed with Trisha, others were quick to call her out and branded her words 'uncalled for'.
Taking to X they wrote: 'Trisha wasn't wrong for that it's very obvious he was using Islamaphobic talking points': 'Michael was absolutely alluding to Islam. Glad Trisha clocked him': 'I normally respect Trisha but there was no need for the Islam comment. It wasn't needed, he mentioned immigrants in general not one specific group of people. Over the top':
'What was Trisha saying there? He wasn't talking about Islam. First time I've not liked her this season'.
'The very fact that Trisha assumed Michael was talking about Islam when he said you should assimilate unto your host country shows her own prejudice, not his': '100% agree he never mention Islam. Don't understand how Trisha jumped to that conclusion': 'F****** Hell Trisha …. It wasn’t even remotely Islamophobic'.
Later in the show viewers were left fuming after Michael became the first star of the series to be evicted from the house.
The politician had been forced to face the public vote alongside Mickey Rourke, 72, and Jack P. Shepherd, 37, after receiving the most nominations from fellow housemates.
After the result was announced the politician said his farewells before exiting along with his beloved teddy bear to a mix of boos and cheers and was met by hosts AJ Odudu, 37, and Will Best, 40.
When Chesney Hawkes, 53, asked his opinion on the tense topic of immigration Michael said: 'Do not come to this country if your aim is to change everybody to your way of thinking'
Trisha exclaimed: 'Hang on! Are you slipping into Islamophobia? Because you're going to have trouble. It's getting dangerous'
The tense exchange left viewers divided while some agreed with Trisha, others were quick to call her out and branded her words 'uncalled for'
However those watching slammed the result, branding the controversial Mickey a 'homophobe' after he left lesbian dancer JoJo, 21, in tears after he insinuated he would be able to 'make her straight' during their time in the house and branded her a 'f*g'.
They also concluded Corrie actor Jack was 'boring' and said Michael had been evicted way too soon from the house.
Taking to X fans fumed: 'So they kept a homophone... nice great': 'NOOO NOT MICHAEL': 'I have never sided with a tory in my life but... if we're talking purely about providing entertainment - it should have been Jack that was evicted': 'Would rather a Tory than a homophobic in the house'.
'Aww poor Michael sad to see him go actually': 'I guess being a Tory is worse than being homophobic': 'Michael was hilarious, now Jack will continue to never speak and Mickey will continue to insult everyone'.
Earlier in the show fans have hit out at Mickey after his blunt comment left EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer in tears.
The housemates were gathered around the kitchen table enjoying lunch prepared by the actress, 52, when the actor criticised her cooking.
Later in the show viewers were left fuming after Michael became the first star of the series to be evicted from the house
He had been forced to face the public vote alongside Mickey Rourke (L) and Jack P. Shepherd (R) after receiving the most nominations from fellow housemates.
However those watching slammed the result, branding the controversial Mickey a 'homophobe' and claiming Corrie star Jack was 'boring'
He swiped: 'What do you know, you can't cook.'
While she initially laughed it off, Patsy soon headed to the diary room to let off some steam to Big Brother.
'Sorry,' she said before breaking down into tears. 'I tried to talk that one out but it didn't really work. I feel like I let myself down there and I don't want my reactions to be like that.
'I always want my kids to always stand up for themselves. Maybe it was just a joke - maybe I need to look at it like that.'
'I need to try to rise above it. It doesn't mean I have to like him,' she added.
Fans have taken to X, formerly Twitter, and slammed Mickey for his harsh words.
They said: 'Mickey picking on yet another woman, patsy is an icon, he needs booted out #CBBUK; 'How dare Mickey Rourke make our British Institution and icon Patsy Palmer cry; 'Feel sorry for Patsy criticising someone's cooking that you barely know is cruel. #CBBUK; 'Mickey did not need to make a horrible comment about Patsy's cooking infront of everyone! #CBBUK;
'How dare you hurt our Patsy Mickey. Never seen him lift a finger to cook. #CBB #CBBUK; 'This isn't fair on patsy now. mickey needs speaking to about this now, it's borderline bullying #CBBUK; 'OH NO NOT OUR PATSY UPSET #cbb #cbbuk; 'Not Mickey making Patsy cry now' 'He's made Patsy cry! Get him out.'
