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'Celebrity Big Brother': Emma Willis And Rylan Clark Praised For Winston McKenzie Interviews After ‘CBB' Eviction

Emma Willis Praised After Grilling 'CBB' Evictee Winston
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‘Celebrity Big Brother’ host Emma Willis and ‘Bit On The Side’ presenter Rylan Clark have won praise following Friday night’s shows, which saw them both give evictee Winston McKenzie a much-needed grilling.

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The controversial housemate was given the boot during the first eviction of the series, and as promised, Emma didn’t hold back during her interview with the wannabe politician, which you can see here.

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Prior to the interview, Emma stated that she wouldn't let Winston off lightly

Emma wasted no time in getting to the matters which have angered many viewers, questioning Winston on his controversial views about gay couples adopting children.

In Friday’s show viewers saw Angie Bowie tear the the wannabe politician apart over his views, and the presenter made her stance clear during her post-eviction chat with Winston, who tried to explain himself by stating: "People are entitled to their opinions. I'm being portrayed as a people hater.

“There are people in life who are gay and they've fought long and hard for their rights and I respect that. We live in a democratic society and we have the right to our opinions."

Emma wasn’t happy though, and hit back, explaining: "It's not that people think you shouldn’t have opinions. It’s comparing adoption to child abuse - that is very offensive."

When Winston then attempted to use his Christianity as justification, Emma interrupted, stating: "That doesn’t come into it."

Bringing the interview to a conclusion, the host said: “It's sad people still think that it's OK [to believe gay couples can’t adopt]. You're discounting such a large part of the population."

Rylan also gave as good as he got on ‘CBBBOTS’, when he asked Winston straight: “Should I be able to adopt?”

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Newlywed Rylan is planning to start a family

The former Ukip candidate struggled for a response, stating: “Well, it wouldn't upset me because we live in a democracy.

“If that is what you want to do then do it. Live your life according to whatever. Feel free to do that. I won’t campaign against you.”

Rylan and Emma both won plaudits from viewers on Twitter, who praised their interviews:

Catch up on all the latest ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ news and gossip here.

Winston McKenzie's Controversial Moments
Comparing Nigel Farage To Jesus Christ (01 of06)
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Yes, this is really a thing that happened. "Jesus was one man, we’re his army. Farage is one man, and we’re his army and that’s what it’s all about,” he said in 2014, while still a Ukip member.“Farage is like (non-stick) Teflon – he can do no wrong. Everywhere he goes, it doesn’t matter what he says or does - he gets away with it.” (credit:Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
Comments On Gay Adoption(02 of06)
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Winston raised eyebrows with comments made in his 'CBB' intro VT, but he's no stranger to questionable remarks about the gay community, and once stated that he didn't believe gay parents were "healthy" for a child. While Winston later claimed he had been set up in the interview, his remark has not been forgotten by critics. (credit:Ian Forsyth via Getty Images)
Croydon Slip-Up (03 of06)
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Winston was attending a Ukip carnival in Croydon, where he once stood as a candidate, when he declared the town "a dump". Whoops. (credit:Stefan Rousseau/PA Archive)
Being Gay Is A Fashion Choice(04 of06)
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"Some people take on being gay as a sort of fashion," said the man who thinks this coat is a good option. "Celebrities come out to become more well known." (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
Kellie Maloney Comments (05 of06)
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Former boxer Winston wasn't happy when Kellie Maloney came out as transgender, and during one interview, insisted on insensitively using her old name and male pronouns."Frank Maloney I know as a boxing promoter and I'm quite dismayed to see what's happened, but I wish him well I really honestly, sincerely wish this guy well, who's now Kellie," he said. "It's quite a shock really and I still can't take it in. This Frank Maloney was once of the most respected and clever boxing technicians in the country, if not in the world." (credit:Emma Bryant/PA Archive)
His 2008 Mayoral Candidacy Slogans(06 of06)
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After leaving the Conservative Party, he launched a campaign as an independent, and while his slogans weren't controversial, they were definitely pretty bad.They included: "I float like a butterfly and sting like a bee; I've got the policies they can't see." Hm. (credit:Steve Meddle/REX )

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