During Sunday’s show, Big Brother viewers were all thinking the same thing after Kerry discussed her political beliefs with her roommates.
The viewing audience was eager to have their say, and over 500,000 votes were cast during Friday’s eviction, which pitted Farida, 50, against Kerry, 40.
Farida, on the other hand, waved farewell as she exited the BB house for forever.
Olivia, Henry, and Kerry addressed what’s going on in the British government on Sunday’s episode, with Olivia admitting that it’s ‘impossible to keep track’ of who is Prime Minister.
Highlighting his love for former PM Mr Johnson, Henry said: ‘I love Boris. At least he’s funny.’
Kerry added: ‘Yeah, but, I don’t want someone funny running our country. Since I could vote, I’ve voted Conservative, but Boris made me lose faith in their party. I thought to myself, “You’re a fool, you’re gonna stop me from following a party that I’ve believed in.” I believe their manifesto. Rishi is probably, in my opinion, the best of a bad bunch at the moment.’
Talking about the income tax threshold, Zak explained: ‘The average person in the UK makes £20,000 per year. If you’ve got £100k, you’re in the richest in the UK.’
Kerry couldn’t believe it when housemate Jenkin said that he earned ‘£250 a month’ when he sought for jobs between benefits.
‘That’s really shocked me what you just said’ she gasped.
‘I really need to stop moaning paying a higher tax bracket, I don’t think it’s fair. I’m really proud of myself because it’s really hard in the NHS, but I begrudge paying the higher tax bracket massively.’
Several viewers weren’t too happy with Kerry’s explanation with some branding it ‘tone-deaf.’
One person shared on X formerly known as Twitter: ‘Kerry who loves conservatives didn’t like Farida and brags about the high tax bracket, interesting.’
Not Kerry moaning about being in the higher tax bracket when Jenkins just said he was on £250 a month #BBUK pic.twitter.com/71PRwmwqfF
— Maisie (@maisier1616) October 15, 2023
Kerry casually saying she’s in the higher tax bracket but got annoyed because Farida said she had followers 😅 Just saying. #BBUK
— NAYHA Presenter (@NAYHAOfficial) October 15, 2023
Kerri does not know ANYTHING of the Financial Issue currently going on in the UK, the way how she acted surprised when Zak said 80% of the UK ppl earn 20K a year. Complaining about being in the Higher Tax Bracket when there are people out here struggling.#BBUK #BigBrotherUK pic.twitter.com/mzz86lCRC2
— Sana (@sanaravishing) October 15, 2023
https://twitter.com/kelseyplummer_/status/1713654145817645430
Kerry saying she's voted Tory all her life, saying that politicians don't earn that much, being shocked that the majority of people don't earn more than 30k and moaning about being in the higher tax bracket. Shows how completely out of touch with the world some people are #bbuk
— Trisha (@tranmeretrish1) October 15, 2023
Kerry crying because she's in a higher tax bracket #BBUK pic.twitter.com/HyMXTHr1VE
— David ✨ (@betbinch) October 15, 2023
Another fumed: ‘Kerri does not know ANYTHING of the Financial Issue currently going on in the UK, the way how she acted surprised when Zak said 80% of the UK ppl earn 20K a year. Complaining about being in the Higher Tax Bracket when there are people out here struggling.’ [sic]
A third agreed: ‘Kerry moaning about being in the highest tax bracket when we’re literally in a cost of living crisis.’
Viewers have applauded the ITV relaunch of Big Brother for its conversations about sexuality and gender, as well as its diverse cast.
Previously, Hallie, the youngest resident, stunned fans in both wonder and tears after coming out as transgender.
Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.
