Big Brother UK: Hallie comes out as trans to support from housemates
Hallie Clarke is set to come out as trans in the second episode of Big Brother UK’s revival. On Sunday (8 October), the iconic “social experiment” made its comeback after a five-year hiatus with an electic mix of Britons and scored high ratings for ITV, with approximately 2.5 million viewers tuning in.
Co-hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, the premiere was widely praised on social media for the casting, with many comparing the vibe to “early seasons” ofBig Brother rather than its influencer-heavy latter years.
Hallie is the show’s youngest contestant at 18-years-old. In scenes that will air on Tuesday’s episode (9 October), Hallie admits that she wasn’t “being 100% authentic” with her housemates, before confiding in them about her gender identity. “I thought I’d let everyone know I’m trans, if you didn’t know already,” she says. “I just thought I’d make that loud and clear.
I’m a trans woman if you didn’t know.” Hallie is reportedly met with overwhelming support from the house, with Chanelle Bowen responding: “Good for you.
