Big Brother housemate Hallie grew incredibly tearful as she revealed the lengths her mum has gone to while helping her through her transition.
The 18-year-old amazed viewers with her bravery when she came out as transgender to her fellow contestants on just the second day of the ITV revival of the reality show.
Hallie – the youngest housemate this series – previously revealed that, if she wins the £100,000 prize money, she wants to pay back her mum, who has funded her treatment thus far.
The teen then became emotional as she revealed her mum had actually put herself into debt so Hallie could have access to hormones.
On Sunday night (October 15), Hallie struggled to keep it together as the group was given family photos by Big Brother.
The housemates supported one another as they went around the living area and shared stories about their loved ones before hugging.
When her turn came, Hallie proudly displayed a photo of her mother and brother.
Explaining what they mean to her, she shared: ‘My mum has spent her whole life, putting so much of her time and effort into other people and making sure that I am happy and comfortable in myself.
Sobbing, Hallie added: ‘She put herself in debt to make sure I could get my hormone treatment.
‘She’s just such an amazing woman and I love her so much, and she deserves much more than the world.’
Following her debut appearance, Hallie told Kerry and Jenkin that if she wins the series, she planned to obtain a ‘designed vagina,’ which will cost £30,000.
Explaining to Jenkin what ‘treatment’ she’s had, she went on: ‘At 16 I started HRT, which is, like, testosterone blockers and oestrogren, so, every night, I have to do my gel. It’s literally like cream. You pump it on and rub it in between your thighs or upper arm.
Aww, Hallie… #BBUK
— Kieron Parry (@KieParry) October 15, 2023
aww hallie and her mum thats so sweet #BBUK
— Selvi F. (@ingaffatape) October 15, 2023
HALLIE MY LOVE SHES SO SWEET #BBUK pic.twitter.com/KpZgDcQxAS
— ✮ leah (@thepookiestt) October 15, 2023
hallie's mother is so incredible wow #BBUK
— z🐈⬛ (@stargrlzahra) October 15, 2023
‘Been on it since I was 16. Stopped for a few months because I couldn’t afford it anymore privately, and the NHS was taking really long. I went and basically said I was at risk of self-medicating because I was. I decided to go back private before I came in here because I couldn’t go without my blocker.’
Jenkin added that it was ‘ridiculous’ how much Hallie would have to pay to ‘be herself’.
‘Otherwise, it’s five years on a waiting list and I don’t want to wait that long,’ she said.
Hallie then revealed that she’s ‘never had a boyfriend’ or ‘done anything sexual with anyone’ because she’s not confident with her body.
‘The mind doesn’t match the body, that’s the best way to describe being trans,’ she explained. ‘I have a female mind but the body just doesn’t match.’
Since her debut appearance on television, Hallie has captured the hearts of audiences.
After she revealed her mother’s biography, BB supporters had even more reason to adore her.
‘Wow. Hallie’s mum putting herself in debt to get Hallie the care that she needs is incredible. What a wonderful parent’, one person tweeted.
‘Protect Hallie at all costs’, declared another.
Big Brother airs on ITV2 and ITVX.
