Celebrity Big Brother viewers have blasted Daley Thompson after he made ‘harsh’ comments towards Danny Beard in Tuesday night’s episode.

The former Olympian, 66, clashed with the Drag Race UK winner, 32, in the episode in a fiery exchange – which left Danny questioning Daley’s true intentions.

When Danny, who uses they/them pronouns, thought Mickey Rourke was speaking to them, Daley sarcastically chimed ‘Danny, it’s all about you. It’s all about you Danny’.

Reflecting on the comments in the diary room after, Danny said: ‘I feel great. I think I’ve tried to make an effort with everybody.

‘But I heard Daley make a comment like “Oh not everything revolves around you”.

‘I don’t know if I’m overthinking it because I’ve also seen him like looking at me a bit. Maybe he just finds me fascinating.

Celebrity Big Brother viewers have blasted Daley Thompson (pictured), 66, after he made ‘harsh’ comments towards Danny Beard, 32, in Tuesday night’s episode

The former Olympian clashed with the Drag Race UK winner in the episode in a fiery exchange – which left Danny (pictured left) questioning Daley’s true intentions

‘Maybe he doesn’t come across like this often. I mean, it’s a lot. Look at the state of me.

‘I can sense or I can feel he is a bit wary of me. And that’s fine because maybe I’m also a little wary of him.’

Fans on X were left unimpressed by Daley’s ‘unnecessary’ comments but praised Danny for handing the situation with ‘grace’.

Some wrote: ‘Danny is an absolute darling. I think Daley’s comment was a bit harsh, and Danny’s response being to get to know him better is very gracious’,

‘He’s absolutely disgusting Danny beard is going to eat him alive. And I’m so here for it’,

‘I think Danny is sensitive to Daley saying ‘it’s not all about you’. I’d take that personally too if a stranger said that to me’,

‘Is Daley Thompson already starting on Danny Beard? #CBBUK’,

‘Sarcy comments and looks towards Danny twice in one night… I think we can all agree Daley is first to go? Yes ok? Thank you’.

When Danny, who uses they/them pronouns, thought Mickey Rourke was speaking to them, Daley chimed ‘Danny, it’s all about you. It’s all about you Danny’

Reflecting on the comments, Danny said: ‘I’ve tried to make an effort with everybody. But I heard Daley make a comment like “Oh not everything revolves around you”. I don’t know if I’m overthinking it because I’ve also seen him like looking at me a bit’

‘Maybe he just finds me fascinating. Maybe he doesn’t come across like this often. I mean, it’s a lot. Look at the state of me. I can sense or I can feel he is a bit wary of me. And that’s fine because maybe I’m also a little wary of him’, they added

Fans on X were left unimpressed by Daley’s ‘unnecessary’ comments but praised Danny for handing the situation with ‘grace’

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Danny, whose real name is Daniel Curtis, 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.

However, the incident didn’t put off show bosses, who are said to have offered Danny £30,000.

Despite not being as well known as some, the source added that ‘drag queens don’t come cheap’.

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 sH๏τ 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.