LGBTQ+ Celebrity Big Brother viewers rejoice as David Potts triumphs: ‘The gays keep winning’
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In a stunning turn of events, reality TV star David Potts emerged victorious as the winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2024, marking the first celebrity edition of the show in six years. Potts, a gay man who candidly shared his journey of self-discovery and coming out during his time in the Big Brother house, shot to fame as a holiday rep on ITV2’s The Ibiza Weekender.
After being hailed as the frontrunner to win the competition, Potts bested his fellow finalists Louis Walsh, Fern Britton, Nikita Kuzmin, and Colson Smith to claim the coveted title. The final episode aired on Friday night, where the remaining housemates gathered for a heartfelt meal and reflected on their twelve-week journey together.
Expressing his gratitude to his housemates, Potts thanked them for accepting him for who he truly is. Overwhelmed with emotion, he narrowly edged out Strictly dancer Nikita Kuzmin for the win. As hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best declared him the winner, Potts was left in disbelief but quickly composed himself to showcase his dancing skills and legendary long legs.
In his winner’s interview, Potts exuded confidence and authenticity, proclaiming, “This is just me, what you see is what you get. Loud, long legs, here to slay!” He humorously added, “I’ve never really been one of the lads, but when I got really close with Nikita and Colson, I was like, ‘not me being one of the lads.’ I love it, I’m so versatile these days.”
The LGBTQ+ community took to social media to celebrate Potts’ win and the representation he brought to the show. With the last two winners of the non-celebrity version also identifying as LGBTQ+, fans rejoiced at the trend of queer individuals triumphing on reality TV. One tweet highlighted, “The last 3 bbuk winners being lgbt #cbbuk,” emphasizing the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility in mainstream media.
Another tweet simply stated, “The gays keep winning,” echoing the sentiments of many who were thrilled to see a gay man unapologetically claim victory on such a public platform. In a time where anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments still prevail in society, Potts’ win served as a beacon of hope and empowerment for the community.
As viewers continue to shower Potts with praise and admiration for his authentic self-expression, it’s clear that his win has resonated deeply with audiences. In a world where diversity and representation matter more than ever, David Potts’ triumph on Celebrity Big Brother 2024 stands as a testament to the power of embracing one’s true identity.
Congratulations to David Potts on his well-deserved win – here’s to more moments of slaying and authenticity in the spotlight!
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