Who is Dapper Laughs and what did the Celebrity Big Brother star do to cause controversy?
DAPPER LAUGHS is set to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house tonight. Here’s the lowdown on the comedian.
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Celebrity Big Brother kicked off earlier this week with its first ever all-female line-up.
However, Channel 5 bosses are set to spice things up when a string of male stars enter the famous Borehamwood compound in tonight’s live show.
Who is Dapper Laughs?
Dapper Laughs, whose real name is Daniel O’Reilly, is a 33-year-old stand-up comedian and social media star from Clapham, London.
He shot to fame with his series Dapper Laughs: On The Pull back in 2014 and also boasts a huge following on Facebook, YouTube and Vine.
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Why was Dapper Laughs’ controversial show On The Pull axed?
ITV2 cancelled Dapper Laughs’ comedy dating show after he sparked outrage by joking that a female member of the audience was “gagging for a rape”.
Following his remark, 50,000 people signed a petition calling for the show to be axed.
The star has since withdrawn from the spotlight but is looking to launch a comeback as he prepares to take on Celebrity Big Brother.
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Is Dapper Laughs married?
Dapper Laughs is in a long-term relationship with girlfriend Shelley Rae.
The couple welcomed a baby girl in December 2016 and the star regularly shares snaps of life as a father on social media.
Since the furious reaction to his joke on On The Pull back in 2014, Dapper Laughs now describes himself as a “feminist”.
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How will Dapper Laughs fare on Celebrity Big Brother?
Bookies don’t appear to have much faith in Dapper Laughs’ ability to go all the way on Celebrity Big Brother.
Ladbrokes have given him 12/1 odds, while former detective constable Maggie Oliver is favourite at 3/1.
Hot on her heels is Boyzone star Shane Lynch, who will enter the house tonight, at 6/1, and Carry On favourite Amanda Barrie at 8/1.
Celebrity Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on Channel 5.
