Big Brother's Frankie praised as "brave" for coming out as bisexual on the show and helping representation

He has already become a favourite to win this year's Big Brother. But whether he takes home the winner's crown or not is irrelevant as he's entered the show's history books for a more important reason.

In front of an audience of millions Frankie Taber went to the Diary Room and revealed the personal secret which had been eating him up since he set foot in the house on Sunday night.

The 23-year-old marketing manager from London, broke down in tears as he confessed to Big Brother his real reason for taking part in the reality show on ITV2.

"I've come on this show to come out because I'm bisexual and like, I've been in pain for so long now probably about a year and half, two years," he announced.

"I mean just the guilt and the shame that I'm carrying from it, and I don't know, I just feel like I've let down a lot of people."

As he began sobbing, Big Brother told him: "Frankie, Big Brother doesn't think you've let anyone down."

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Within minutes Frankie began trending on social media platform X, as BB fans lavished him with praise.

Some called him 'our bi king', particularly as his announcement coincided with Bi-Visibility month.

"Frankie bisexual king coming out during bi visibility month let’s fuckin gooooo #bbuk" posted one fan to X.

Another wrote on X: "So beautiful and brave from Frankie #BBUK"

Another claimed: "It’s clear Frankie has been around a lot of toxic masculinity on the outside and being with such a diverse cast has made him immediately comfortable it’s a pleasure to see #BBUK"

Frankie's announcement moved some fans to tears. "Crying over Frankie bless him, thinking his friends will leave him for being bisexual and feeling like he can only come out in an environment where his friends/family can’t contact him😭😭😭 Frankie you are so loved #BBUK."

Another commented to X: "I thought Frankie was a hard core reform voter! This has made me see a different side to him omg. Protect that man at all costs."

Meanwhile, a Frankie fan pointed out Frankie's courage: "Well done to him for his bravery 💪 #BBUK"

And another viewer called it: "One of the most important TV moments of the year, bisexual representation is so significant."