Who is Lewis Flanagan and what did the Big Brother 2018 housemate say to be removed for unacceptable language?

BIG Brother 2018 is on our screens every night for the next few months and with it comes a collection of colourful contestants.

Lewis Flanagan was one of the housemates before being removed - here's what we know about him...

Who is Lewis Flanagan from Big Brother 2018?

Bartender Lewis, 27, is very active and loves yoga, working out and cycling.

As a housemate, he will mostly miss the gym, healthy food, his yoga equipment and his meditation apps.

His main passion is self-growth and self-development.

He believes everyone should work on becoming the ultimate version of themselves - physically, emotionally, financially and spiritually.

When was Lewis removed from the Big Brother house?

Lewis was removed from the Channel 5 show for offensive language after he made a comment about Auschwitz.

He said: “I would say I’m devastated. I didn’t mean to offend anyone, it was a slip of the tongue. I never once tried to offend anyone or hurt anyone’s feelings. It’s unacceptable.

“I’m not ashamed of myself because I didn’t try to offend anyone, it was just a slip of the tongue.

“I’ve never meant to upset anyone or hurt anyone’s feelings or disrespect anyone from any background or sexuality or race or gender or religion. So yeah, I’m sorry. Obviously I’m going to pay the price.”

A spokesman said: “Lewis has been removed from the Big Brother House for unacceptable language that contravenes the rules. Lewis has left the house with immediate effect.”

On October 29, The Sun exclusively revealed Lewis has told pals he’s “being treated like a criminal” following his shock exit from the show.

Why did Lewis go on Big Brother and is he on social media?

Speaking about why he wanted to go on Big Brother he said: "A friend sent me the audition form and I thought, I am quite an alone person, so it will force me into my weakest characteristics as a person - socializing and communication.

"Not being able to walk away from situations I don’t want to be involved in. It will be really challenging
for me."