Big Brother 19 winner Cameron Cole shares message of hope after homophobic attack
Cameron Cole, winner of the 2018 series of Big Brother UK, has shared details of a disturbing homophobic attack that took place on his birthday last weekend.
In an Instagram post, Cameron wrote: “I had a beautiful birthday surrounded by love, yet still came face to face with people who chose hate and violence. They targeted me with homophobia and slurs, and later attacked me when I was alone.
“It shook me. It made me feel vulnerable in a way no one should ever have to feel, especially not for just existing and being me.”
“They will not win”
Cameron also had a hopeful message to share, saying, “This isn’t just about me, or just about the LGBTQ+ community. It’s about every minority, every marginalised voice, everyone who has been told they don’t belong. The politics, the government, the people – they want to divide us but they will not win.
“It was my birthday, and I had a wonderful day, but the attack has shaken me. But it’s given me a fire and fight, to fight these people off. You will not win. Keep trying, but you will fail!”
Cameron, who has described himself as a life-long BBUK super-fan, publicly came out as gay on Day 24 in the House. He was thrown an emotional coming-out party by his fellow Housemates, which was later featured on ITV’s Big Brother’s Biggest Best Bits special.
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