I trudged through the snow to the newagents this morning and bought a copy of New! magazine. Here's Michael's interview bit.
New: Your time in the house was dominated by your spats with Denise. Why did you clash?
Michael: Because she was so concerned with trying to get me to participate in things that I didn't want to participate in. The more I deflected, the more she'd follow me around. Do you know what it's like to be woken up in the middle of the night by this woman who lifts up her top and says, 'If I do this, will you come out and play charades?' What in the name of God!
New: Why do you think that she needed validation from you?
Michael: Because she was sexually frustrated.
New: Were you worried about her husband having words with you after the show?
Michael: Well, she made it clear she gave him permission to go ahead and do whatever he wanted to do, so it didn't really come into my mind. I was embarrassed for her.
New: You refused to do some tasks. Why was that?
Michael: I said at one point my dignity wasn't for sale, because I kept thinking about my sons telling me as I left my driveway in Malibu, 'Dad, don't go on that show!' They were very concerned about their father being involved in buffoonery [Michael has 5 sons whose ages range from 6 to 22]. I was less worried about my professional integrity than my sons seeing their father make an ass of himself.
New: What did your wife DeAnna think of the show?
Michael: She's watched it on YouTube in the US. She thought it was kind of strange, but addictive. I had a really hard time without her because we've been together for 18 years. She's a vixen!
New: You often seemed a bit puzzled by CBB. Did you do it for the money?
Michael: Of course there was the money, but I wanted to find out what kind of social animal I am. I found that I'm not a social animal. And I love the UK. I wouldn't have done it in Florida.
New: Any words for your former co-star Vinnie Jones, who recommended you do CBB?
Michael: You f***er. F***ing f***er. No, I love Vinnie. He's a good bloke.
I like that interview.