The former ‘Apprentice’ candidate was the first contestant to be evicted in Friday night’s (26 January) brutal triple-elimination, following a dramatic showdown with Ann, after which he drew criticism for branding her a “c***” and a “bitch” in a private conversation.
Speaking to The Sun shortly after his elimination, Andrew admitted that he felt that if Ann - who has been the bookies’ favourite to win on and off for the past week - were to be crowned this series’ champion, it would contradict the message of the ‘Year Of The Woman’.
Ann’s inclusion in the ‘Year Of The Woman’-themed series of ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ raised eyebrows earlier this month, due to her strong feelings about abortion, questionable voting record when it comes to LGBT+ rights and past comments about the shackling of female prisoners when they are in labour.
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Ann Widdecombe
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If she were to win the show, Ann would not be the first controversial victory, with divisive comedian Jim Davidson winning first place back in January 2014.
Since then, former ‘Apprentice’ star and journalist Katie Hopkins finished as runner-up a year later, but failed to score as many votes as eventual winner Katie Price.
This year’s first ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ winner will be announced on Friday (2 February).
Stars Who've Turned It All Around On Reality TV
Katie Hopkins(01 of10)
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The controversial personality won viewers over during her 'Celebrity Big Brother' stint, by unexpectedly showing an emotional side. She went on to come second in the series. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Mark Wright(02 of10)
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It's not that people disliked Mark Wright when he signed up for 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!', but it's fair to say that his 'TOWIE' past meant many assumptions had been made.
However, thanks to his honest, gusty and generally likable nature, Mark won over both his fellows campmates and viewers here in Blighty. (credit:ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Katie Price(03 of10)
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Reality TV veteran Pricey was getting to the end of a rough year when she entered the 'CBB' house, and had spent much of the past 10 months talking about her husband Kieran's affairs.
However, she won over the public once again, and was crowned series winner. (credit:KGC-143/STAR MAX/IPx)
Paul Burrell(04 of10)
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The former royal butler that the country loved to hate had us all talking thanks to his 'I'm A Celebrity...' bushtucker trials. He left the jungle as runner-up. (credit:ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Ulrika Jonsson(05 of10)
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Ulrika wasn't a hit with her fellow housemates in 'Celebrity Big Brother', and received the most nominations in the 2009 series, but she still went on to win it, which was quite a feat considering she was still renowned for her affair with Sven Goran-Erikkson. (credit:Ian Gavan via Getty Images)
Alex Reid(06 of10)
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When Alex entered the 'CBB' house in 2010, he was met with a chorus of boos, which he responded to by saying: "This is why I'm here, to hopefully change these boos into cheers."
And change it, he did. Alex left the Borehamwood bungalow as the winner, and was met with huge cheers. (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
Jim Davidson(07 of10)
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Jim's first attempt at reality TV didn't go well, and he was removed from 'Hell's Kitchen' in 2007 using homophobic language.
Fast forward to 2014 though, and you'll find the former 'Big Break' host leaving the 'Celebrity Big Brother' as winner. (credit:Dave Thompson/EMPICS Sport)
Darren Day(08 of10)
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Back when Darren called the 'I'm A Celeb' camp home in 2002, it was virtually impossible to find his name printed without the words "love rat" printed next to it. However, after a stint with the creepy-crawlies, doing Bushtucker trials, the public were markedly kinder to the star. (credit:REX/Shutterstock)
Michael Barrymore(09 of10)
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Michael's reputation got a brief boost in 2006, when he was runner-up on 'CBB', five years after hitting headlines following the death of Stuart Lubbock, who was found in Michael's swimming pool after a party.
Sadly, it wasn't too last and the presenter failed to turn his newfound status into a new gig. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Jackie Stallone(10 of10)
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Jackie entered began the 2005 series of 'CBB' as an unknown star in the UK. And granted, she may have lasted just four days, but she left an icon. (credit:Fred Duval via Getty Images)