Tory MP Michael Fabricant has opened up about his polyamorous lifestyle for the first time on Celebrity Big Brother.
The former MP, who is bisexual, made his show debut as the fourth housemate to enter the Big Brother house.
But he surprised viewers on Tuesday as he revealed to Drag Race UK winner Danny Bear 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.’
Tory MP Michael Fabricant has opened up about his polyamorous lifestyle for the first time on Celebrity Big Brother
He surprised viewers on Tuesday as he revealed to Drag Race UK winner Danny Bear that he has a partner of 35 years as well as several ‘deep friendships’
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.’
The reveal shocked viewers, who wrote: ‘Michael Fabricant has THREE boyfriends. And I can’t even get one,’;
‘I was not expecting michael fabricant to be polyamorous… what is going on,’; ‘shaking at michael fabricant and andy streets open relationship,’;
‘Okay, loving the poly convo between JoJo, Danny and Michael,’; ‘Not Michael telling us he has 3 situationships, my man is OUTSIDE the streets VIP,’;
‘Just had to explain to my very traditional, vanilla Dad in layman’s terms what Michael was talking about regarding his ‘friendships’ and honestly I think I’ve taken about five years off his life,’;
‘Michael Fabricant out here with 3 partners and I can’t get a reply to a message.’
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’
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 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 served his constituency from 1992 until 2024 when he failed to be re-elected as MP for Lichfield last yar.
During his time, the Tory MP worked under Boris Johnson who he described as a ‘visionary’ and saying that he ‘will be hard to replace’ when he decided to resign as leader of Conservative Party.
He was given a knighthood in the former Prime Minister’s resignation honours list recveing the award in December 2023.
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 boo’d during the moments he mention his blonde locks and when he gave a shout out to his fellow conservatives on live TV.
Celebrity Big Brother’s Sir Michael Fabricant was faced with the ‘loudest arrival boos ever’ as he entered the iconic house during Monday’s live episode
The former MP, who is famed for his hair, made his show debut as the fourth housemate to enter the compound
And the unhappy audience did not go unmissed as viewers flocked to x, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts.
One penned: ‘The boos for Michael Fabricant lmao, Conservatives always get booed. But it’s interesting that he’s bisexual and says he’s quite liberal, could he surprise us? #CBBUK #CBB’
‘Love when they try to blast the music so we can’t hear the boos but they’re so loud you can hear them regardless #CBB #CelebrityBigBrother #CBBUK’
‘They can’t NOT expect boos for a Tory. #CBB #CBBUK’
‘The boos fantastic #CBBUK #CBB’
‘The biggest boos I’ve ever heard for an entrance!’
‘That’s not a good start to Michael’s CBB journey!’
Speaking to the hosts before going into the house, Michael revealed why he wanted to be a CBB housemate.
The outspoken politics enthusiast said: ‘Meeting interesting people and having good conversations.
‘Having some fun and to find out what it’s like being trapped with people I don’t know!’
But 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 boo’d during the moments he mention his blonde locks and when he gave a shout out to his fellow conservatives on live TV
And the unhappy audience did not go unmissed as viewers flocked to x, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts
Asked how he would get on with the other celebrities, he replied: ‘It’s difficult to say.
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‘If they’re bright, amusing, interesting it’ll be great. I’m a light sleeper so if they have some funny nighttime habits, that could be a problem.
‘So no snorers, please. I think boredom is my biggest fear – not having enough stimulation.’
Chesney was the first housemate to step inside and he was immediately given a challenge by Big Brother.
He was tasked with introducing himself to the first four housemates as ‘The one and only Chesney Hawkes’.
Next to enter the house was JoJo Siwa and he immediately recited the catchphrase he’d been instructed to say.
He continued to do it as challenged by Big Brother as he was slowly joined by more stars including Trisha Goddard, Chris Hughes and Patsy Palmer.
It was also revealed that the first live eviction will be this Friday.
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.