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Celebrity Big Brother star Danny Beard takes hilarious swipe at Michael Fabricant's hair - as fans comment on their sweet bond Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By CAROLINE PEACOCK Published: 23:33 BST, 8 April 2025 | Updated: 23:33 BST, 8 April 2025 e-mail View comments Celebrity Big Brother star Danny Beard took a hilarious swipe at Michael Fabricant 's hair during Tuesday night's episode. In the latest episode of the ITV show, Big Brother finally lifted the blinds, allowing the celebrity cast their first glimpse of the garden.
As the excited housemates jumped up to explore the outdoor space, 32-year-old drag star Danny couldn’t resist taking a playful jab at 74-year-old former MP, exclaiming: 'Who's getting in the hot tub? Come on, Michael, we'll take our hair off!' The comment left fans in stitches, with many taking to X to share their surprise at the sweet bond between the unlikely pair. They said: 'I love danny 'come on michael, let's take our hair off' #CBBUK; Celebrity Big Brother star Danny Beard took a hilarious swipe at Michael Fabricant 's hair during Tuesday night's episode Danny and Michael's (pictured) friendship has been a pleasant surprise for fans watching the show 'Absolutely love that Danny Beard is bringing the scouse humour to the house #CBBUK; 'C'mon Michael we'll take our hair off' I am HOWLING #cbbuk; 'Danny beard and Michael Fabricant becoming besties was not on my bingo card #CBBUK; 'Lmaoooo 'let's take our hair off' #CBBUK; 'Danny and Michael is a bromance no one saw coming; 'Didn't expect a friendship between Danny and Michael I'm not gonna lie.' The mystery of Michael's blonde barnet has been one that's dominated the Parliamentary halls for decades.
And despite the efforts of online sleuths and political figures alike, it has never been revealed whether the former MP's locks are down to genes, or a good wigologist. The comment left fans in stitches, with many taking to X to share their thoughts The former MP, who is famed for his hair, made his show debut as the fourth housemate to enter the compound The mystery of Michael's blonde barnet has been one that's dominated the Parliamentary halls for decades (pictured in 1992) The former Conservative MP made his debut on the famous show during the live launch, and in his introduction, doubled down on his decades-long insistence that his blond hair is real. Noting that he's been asked many times whether it's a wig, he insisted that his hair was fully his own.
No images exist from Fabricant's childhood, and all snaps taken throughout his career show him sporting the same Boris Johnson-esque barnet. Michael has spoken about his hair once, in a 2014 interview with The Mirror, when he insisted his coiffing routine 'is a lot more complicated' than a simple hairpiece. He said at the time: 'OK, all I will admit to is that there is some - but only some - enhancement of the follicular area.
' After losing his Parliamentary seat at the most recent General Election, Michael joined 12 other housemates moving into the Celebrity Big Brother house on Monday night Since kickstarting his political career in the 1990s, Michael's hair has been a regular topic of discussion, with fellow Tory MP Huw Merriman once caught on camera saying to another colleague, 'it's definitely a wig' when sitting in Parliament. Read More Celebrity Big Brother to FINALLY reveal the truth about Sir Michael Fabricant's hair Michael also previously took offence to questions about his hair when he appeared on Celebrity First Dates in 2017. Replying to Michael's admission that he's 'probably bisexual,' his date Jan said: 'The wig is a bit of a giveaway'.
Michael then hit back: 'My hair is me...
I won't discuss your breasts if you promise not to discuss my hair.' After losing his Parliamentary seat at the most recent General Election, Michael joined 12 other housemates moving into the Celebrity Big Brother house on Monday night. But as he joined hosts Aj Odudu and Will Best on the colourful bridge, the rowdy crowd beneath them did not seem impressed by his appearance.
He was particularly boo'd during the moments he mention his blonde locks and when he gave a shout out to his fellow Conservatives on live TV. CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER 2025: MEET THE LINEUP! MICKEY ROURKE AGE: 72 FAMOUS FOR: The actor and former pro boxer is one of the show's biggest ever signings and after public feuds with Robert De Niro, two marriages and a string of high profile relationships, producers will be hoping he brings plenty of drama. DALEY THOMPSON AGE: 66 FAMOUS FOR: The double Olympic gold-medallist is considered one of Britain's greatest athletes, and he would no doubt cause a stir with younger celebrities if he entered the house.
He broke the decathlon world record four times. PATSY PALMER AGE: 52 FAMOUS FOR: It's an open secret that Patsy is leaving EastEnders, with the actress enjoying a wild leaving party this month. The Bianca Jackson star posted a snap of her character on Instagram with the caption: 'Bye bye B, always grateful to see her again.
' DONNA PRESTON AGE: 38 FAMOUS FOR: While Donna has featured in several TV shows and movies, the comedy star is known for hosting Apocalypse and for the role of a circus Compere in 2018's Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. She plays Den in Coronation Street, has featured in Pants On Fire in 2019 and even wrote and co-produced BBC Three's Comedy Threesomes. CHESNEY HAWKES AGE: 53 FAMOUS FOR: The singer topped the charts for five weeks in 1991 with his hit The One And Only, before making a string of acting and TV appearances.
His arrival on CBB has been described by a TV source as 'perfect timing', as he's set to release a comeback album in April. ANGELLICA BELL AGE: 49 FAMOUS FOR: The TV presenter is said to have landed a staggering five-figure deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother. Fans will be keen to see if the CBBC legend spills all on her untimely exit from The Martin Lewis Show - which left fans baffled back in 2023.
Angellica currently co-presents Hits Radio while Fleur East is on maternity leave. DANNY BEARD AGE: 32 FAMOUS FOR: The RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner - whose real name is Daniel Curtis - has signed up as a late entry. Danny previously made headlines after swearing on Big Brother's Late & Live last March whilst doing an impression of housemate Louis Walsh.
The incident saw the guest say the word 'c***' before immediately apologising after being informed they weren't allowed to say that on the show. CHRIS HUGHES AGE: 32 FAMOUS FOR : After shooting to fame on Love Island in 2017, Chris went on to become a sports presenter and regularly hosts the horse racing coverage on ITV. JOJO SIWA AGE: 21 FAMOUS FOR: The American singer, who shot to stardom on reality show Dance Moms, is expected to draw a big American audience.
The hitmaker has made a name for herself in the U.S. pop charts and is known for her outlandish looks and being a vocal member of the LGBTQ+ community.
TRISHA GODDARD AGE: 67 FAMOUS FOR: The talk show host regularly presented on ITV from 1998 to 2004 and then shifted to Channel 5 from 2004 to 2010. Trisha has been suffering horrible side effects of her chemotherapy - but has bravely battled on. JACK P.
SHEPHERD AGE: 37 FAMOUS FOR: The actor has played David Platt in Corrie since 2000 and is following in his pal Colson Smith's footsteps by taking part in the popular reality show. He has won a string of awards for the role including Best Actor at the British Soap Awards. ELLA RAE WISE AGE: 24 FAMOUS FOR: Producers have been keen to land the TV personality, who previously dated Pete Wicks and has had an on-off romance with Dan Edgar.
Bosses are hoping the TOWIE star might reveal all about some of her other famous exes. MICHAEL FABRICANT AGE: 74 FAMOUS FOR: The former Conservative politician is understood to have signed a lucrative six-figure deal to take part after political stars were banned from the broadcaster's other reality show, I'm A Celeb. He served as MP for Lichfield in Staffordshire from 1992 until his defeat in 2024 as well as vice-chairman of the party under David Cameron.
But he is perhaps best known for his blond mop for which he has been widely ridiculed but repeatedly denies is a wig. Michael Fabricant ITV Celebrity Big Brother Share or comment on this article: Celebrity Big Brother star Danny Beard takes hilarious swipe at Michael Fabricant's hair - as fans comment on their sweet bond e-mail Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards.
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