Big Brother fans praise transgender Hallie for ‘educating’ housemates after Farida asks her: ‘The men attracted to you, would they be classed as gay?’
Big Brother fans praised Halle for ‘educating’ her fellow housemates about trans issues during Tuesday’s episode.
Hali, 18, who is transgender, was asked by her friend Farida, 50, about dating as a trans woman.
Wolverhampton-born Farida wanted to know what sexual orientation men who date trans women would consider.
Speaking to Hallie, she asked: ‘So you know men who are attracted to you, would they be classified as gay?’
Hallie, looking a little unimpressed, said, ‘I’m a woman.’
Opening: Big Brother fans praised Halle for ‘educating’ her housemates about trans issues during Tuesday’s episode
Interesting: Wolverhampton-born Farida wanted to know what sexual orientation men who date trans women would consider themselves to be
Hallie said: “I don’t see them as gay. I see they like the woman. There are different types of sexuality’
Farida replied: ‘Yes, you are a woman, but you are trans…’
“I don’t see them as gay,” Hallie said. “I can see they like the woman.” There are different types of sexuality.
“After all, I am a woman. If a guy were to be with me and be gay, that calls me a man, you know what I mean?’
Farida then asked: ‘But sexually, do you still have your male organs?’
Hallie replied: ‘Yes, but I won’t have sex until I get my vagina.’
In Monday’s episode, Halle told her fellow housemates that if she won the £100,000 prize, she would use some of the money for gender reassignment surgery.
Farida said, ‘So you wouldn’t go with anyone…?
“Until I complete my full transition,” said Hallie.
Reaction: Halle received praise from viewers on social media, with fans praising the ‘healthy’ conversation she had with Farid
Farida then asked: ‘And that is your right. And if you went with a guy, would you tell them (you’re trans)?’
“Oh yes, 100 percent,” said Hallie. “That’s one of the first things I would mention. Out of respect, I’ll tell you and if you can’t love that part of me, you can’t love me.’
Halli later discussed the moment with her housemates, saying: ‘When Farida said to me, “if a man was with you, does that make them gay?” I was like no, I’m a woman, they love me like I’m a woman. She was all confused.’
Hallie then admitted that Farida’s questions were “frustrating” and added: “I said you need to relax honey. If that made them gay, I’d be a man.’
Later, Farida and Hali broke the ice, with Farida saying, “The thing is, I don’t believe in bullying. I was just curious because I feel like it’s my first chance… to be a social experiment here. Different people celebrate their culture and what they are about.’
Hallie said: “After all, I am a woman. If a guy were to be with me and be gay, that calls me a man, you know what I mean?’
Halle received praise from viewers on social media, with fans praising the “healthy” conversation she had with Farid.
On X/Twitter, one fan wrote: ‘I love how Halle is open to educating others,’ while another added: ‘So here’s Halle educating the masses.’
A third fan wrote: ‘Faridah and Hali’s conversation is very healthy, the younger generation is educating the older generation.’
A fourth wrote: ‘Faridah is very direct, we hope she doesn’t start rubbing people the wrong way, Halle handled it well.’
Petty added: “The conversation between the two was actually needed and it’s great to see Farida asking questions and Hali educating her! We need more of this.’
Big Brother continues on Wednesdays at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
BIG BROTHER 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS!
JENKIN
AGE: 25
PROFESSION: Bartender
FROM THE: Bridgend
HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS DESCRIBE YOU? “Loud and messy, and probably irritating.”
TOM
AGE: 21
PROFESSION: butcher
FROM THE: Somerset
WHAT ARE YOU MOST NOMINATED FOR? “I think I could potentially offend some people.” My mouth moves faster than my brain.’
TRISH
AGE: 33
PROFESSION: Stay at home mom
FROM THE: Luton
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE PRIZE MONEY IF YOU WON? “I think my first priority is to sort out my housing situation.” The housing crisis is ridiculous and my housing situation is unstable. It brings me a lot of mother guilt because I have a small child. That is my biggest incentive and motivation to win.’
JORDAN
AGE: 25
PROFESSION: A lawyer
FROM THE: Scunthorpe
WHAT ARE YOU MOST NOMINATED FOR? “Being argumentative and acting like I don’t want to be there, even if in my heart I do.” They could nominate me because maybe I’m inactive or I don’t give everyone equal attention. They may feel left out, but I can’t help it.’
DYLAN
AGE: 39
PROFESSION: DJ
FROM THE: Coventry
TELL US INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF: ‘I appeared on a TV show called The Last Leg about amputees – two years before I lost my leg!’
NOKIE
AGE: 26
PROFESSION: banker
FROM THE: Derby
WHAT MADE YOU APPLY TO BECOME A BIG BROTHER HOUSEWIFE? ‘I love challenges. I have had so many amazing moments in my life, like going to Miss Universe as Miss Great Britain. I like doing something different and I think this is the next challenge I want to conquer. I want to show people what pageant girls are really like and disprove many stereotypes surrounding them. I also show what it’s like to be a woman who has worked in male-dominated fields. I want to show that women are capable of doing anything they want.’
PAUL
AGE: 23
PROFESSION: Security officer
FROM THE: Liverpool
WHAT ARE YOU MOST NOMINATED FOR? ‘Being the biggest fan, eating all the food and being the loudest housemate.’
OLIVIA
AGE: 23
PROFESSION: Dancer
FROM THE: Glasgow
WHAT ARE YOU MOST NOMINATED FOR? “I think when people are in that hungry state, that’s when I’ll cheer people on and grind their gear.” I think they will nominate me because of my willpower, because of my brutal honesty and exaggeration of opinion.’
FARIDA
AGE: 50
PROFESSION: Makeup artist
FROM THE: Wolverhampton
TELL US INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF: “People are always surprised when I say that I got married at the age of 43. Or also that I am a former vacation representative for Gran Canaria and Menorca.”
HALLIE
AGE: 18
PROFESSION: Youth worker
FROM THE: London
WHAT ARE YOU MOST NOMINATED FOR? “Being lazy and having an opinion.” I’m quite opinionated, I like to speak my mind and few people like that. I am quite real.’
IINRUN
AGE: 25
PROFESSION: Customer Service Agent
FROM THE: Harrogate
WHAT PART OF THE EXPERIENCE ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO? “I’m most excited to be surrounded by so many people from different walks of life.” I don’t think I’ll ever live in a house with so many different people again. I’m from China and I think it will help me get more into British culture.’
CHANEL
AGE: 29
PROFESSION: Dental therapist
FROM THE: Llanelli
WHAT ARE YOU MOST NOMINATED FOR? “Probably just because I’m boring. In Wales we have this saying: “I’ll do it in a minute now.” So if I went to make food and left a dish on the side, I have every good intention of washing it, but I’d say, “I’ll do it now in a minute,” and it might be three hours later before I do it. Well, probably for such nonsense.’
ZAK
AGE: 28
PROFESSION: Model
FROM THE: Manchester
WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE PRIZE MONEY IF YOU WON? “Pay off my debts and help my family.” I’ve also been saving up to build a park in my village back home in Thailand because there are no parks or playgrounds where I grew up.’
MATTHEW
AGE: 24
PROFESSION: Doctor
FROM THE: Isle Of Man
HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? “They would say I’m a pretty happy person or someone who really wants to experience life to the fullest and do everything it has to offer.” Someone who is kind and funny and doesn’t take life too seriously.’
HENRY
AGE: 25
PROFESSION: A food writer
FROM THE: Cotswolds
HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? “I think they would say I’m particularly outgoing and very chatty.” I mean, to be honest, my parents would definitely say I’m a bit of a snob, but I take that as a compliment. I think it means you have high standards and good taste. They would say I’m quite an unusual child.’
KERRY
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: NHS manager
FROM THE: Essex
WHAT MADE YOU APPLY TO BE A BIG BROTHER HOUSEWIFE? ‘I like the program. To me, it’s the ultimate reality TV show ever. I have multiple sclerosis and the reason I never applied before is because I always saw those great big stairs to get into the house. It was a bit unachievable because I was in a wheelchair for the first three years of my illness. When I saw that he was coming back and looking for the right people from all walks of life, I thought, this is my year.’