However, Ewin Holyfield has now said that his father would not "judge someone for their sexual orientation".
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Ewin Holyfield has spoken out in defence of his father Evander
"My dad is the most loving and caring person you will ever meet. He treats everyone like a human being... even if they are homosexual," he told TMZ.
"My dad feels that being gay is a choice... and naturally that's how things work. You cannot procreate and make a baby with two women, or two men. But at the same time, my dad is not going to judge someone for their sexual orientation."
He added that Evander's former brother-in-law is gay and the star has always "treated him like a brother".
Evander's comments - which aired on the Channel 5 reality show on Sunday night - were met with widespread criticism on Twitter, with Boy George writing: "Shame, I had such admiration for Mr Evander Holyfield, he seemed dignified and I was sure he was a cool, smart, giant!"
Evander has since been reprimanded by Big Brother.
Celebrity Big Brother housemates
Luisa Zissman(01 of12)
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Known for: Appearing on 'The Apprentice'Did you know? Luisa successfully launched the business she pitched to Lord Sugar on the show by herself last year. (credit:Channel 5)
Sam Faiers(02 of12)
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Known for: Starring on 'TOWIE'Did you know? Sam is the fourth cast member of 'The Only Way Is Essex' to appear on 'CBB', following in the footsteps of Amy Childs, Kirk Norcross and Mario Falcone. (credit:Channel 5)
Dappy(03 of12)
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Known for: Being a member of N-DubzDid you know? Dappy was found guilty of assault and affray last year but managed to escape jail. Now he'll be locked up in the Big Brother house! (credit:Channel 5)
Ollie Locke(04 of12)
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Known for: Starring on 'Made In Chelsea'Did you know? The 'Made In Chelsea' star is openly bisexual and has previously dated Topshop heiress Chloe Green. (credit:Channel 5)
Lee Rylan(05 of12)
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Known for: Being a member of boyband BlueDid you know? Lee has said he would never snog anyone on TV because of his two kids. “I find that really distasteful. I couldn’t kiss anyone when I know my kids are sitting in front of the TV, going: ‘Hi, Daddy!’" he told The Mirror. (credit:Channel 5)
Jim Davidson(06 of12)
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Known for: Being a TV presenter, most notably on 'Big Break' and 'The Generation Game'Did you know? He was supposed to appear on last January's series, but had to pull out after he was wrongly arrested for sex abuse charges. (credit:Channel 5)
Linda Nolan(07 of12)
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Known for: Being an actress and a member of The NolansDid you know? Linda has battled breast cancer, and lost her sister Bernie to the same disease last year. (credit:Channel 5)
Lionel Blair(08 of12)
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Known for: Being a dancer, choreographer and all-round showbiz legendDid you know? Lionel is one of the oldest ever housemates to enter the CBB house at the age of 82. (credit:Channel 5)
Evander Holyfield(09 of12)
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Known for: Being a boxerDid you know? He famously had his ear bitten off by Mike Tyson during a fight in 1997. (credit:Channel 5)
Liz Jones(10 of12)
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Known for: Being a Daily Mail journalistDid you know? Liz has taken aim at Holly Willoughby in her controversial column, but met her match in Rihanna when the singer took her to task about an article she'd written about her. (credit:Channel 5)
Casey Batchelor(11 of12)
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Known for: Being a modelDid you know? She previously dated former 'CBB' housemate and 'TOWIE' star Kirk Norcross. (credit:Channel 5)
Jasmine Waltz(12 of12)
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Known for: Being an actress and modelDid you know? She previously dated Kelly Brook's ex Danny Cipriani after they broke up the first time in 2010. (credit:Channel 5)