Perez on loose women......

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mmpfb

06-02-2015

Originally Posted by magwitch:
“That'll be why he made the whole 'I ain't got nothing against gays, damn my cousins is gay, I love them, I didn't mean any disrespect to the community'. Because he got told, or became aware, that what he was saying could be interpreted as homophobic. ANYONE can play the 'hey, I ain't racist /homophobic /sexist/.... I got a black friend/ gay brother/ mother, sister. I can't possibly be! It's a really stupid argument and has rightly been mocked worldwide for a long time.
I think Alex got caught up in a shitstorm and didn't handle it well at all. Perez was a total dick for the way he handled it too - played it to the max and I can see why people concluded he 'got Alex booted out'. Funnily enough, though, Michelle The Voice was completely silent. Unless I missed something? Maybe she stepped up and sorted out this case of (mis)interpreted homophobia? If she did, she was damned quiet about it.

Seriously, the more I think about it the more I want to question that woman about her so-called fight. If there was ONE instance in the House where she should have been forefront - where was she?? Nowhere. That's where.”

She said 'no no no' when Alex later made the 'faggot-ass face' comment. Otherwise she did nothing. And given how she jumped on the 'Alex was driven out by Perez' narrative that Hopkin's was pushing I consider her complicit in the brushing under the carpet that has happened since. There's no way a self-appointed Voice for the LGBT community could have been unaware of the vibes Alex was putting out in such a small space. She chose to ignore it because it suited her purposes, just like everyone else seems to have.

And yes, the little speech about gay cousins looked painfully staged to me, performed just before he did his vanishing act. Conveniently Michelle, recognised the world over as The One True Voice of All Of The Gays (and Hopkins) sat at his feet nodding and murmuring contemplative agreement, as if they're listening to a wise old warrior just back from a war who's seen things you wouldn't believe rather than an ageing R n B singer known for a few hit records and a cocaine problem.

mmpfb

06-02-2015

Well, as I'm away to my bed I find myself wondering why rhumbathingy has gone so eerily quiet.

Could it be that he/she actually watched the video I posted? Is such a thing possible? If so we truly are living in a wondrous utopia.

Nesta Robbins

06-02-2015

Originally Posted by Scarlet O'Hara:
“In my first posts about Perez back on day 1 or 2, I said I thought he had a really kind face, and I still feel exactly the same. He's got this childlike openness and vulnerability that I find completely endearing.

That interview was really compelling and I'm slightly in awe of his resilience. To come through that experience AND the reaction he's had since getting outside, and still be smiling and self-deprecating is quite something. I'd have cracked up.”

Resilience - that's the word I was looking for! So true, whatever issues he's dealt with, he's somehow learnt strategies to let all this nasty stuff, wash over him. That interview changed my perceptions of the man. Love this post Scarlet!

JT Effect

06-02-2015

Originally Posted by trevor tiger:
“I always maintained Perez was a kind person and that was because of how he was in the beginning. Most of the HMs actually ignored Ken at the start but Perez worried over him not having a bed and asked if he wanted to share with him. Most of the others turned a blind eye. ”

I was just logging on here this morning to make the same point about Perez and Ken ... he seemed to be the only one right at the start to spend time chatting to Ken (who seemed quite solitary on that first night) and offering to share his bed as Ken hadn't joined in with the usual mad scramble for beds when the bedroom door was unlocked.

A silly observation, but I do smile every time I see the scene where he's calling Michelle out on her being the representative for 'the gays' (I hate that expression that she uses). 'LGBT' is not something that trips off the tongue very easily but I was amazed at how quickly Perez would say it, over and over again, lol. (sorry, that's quite a random point

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Valentine

06-02-2015

Originally Posted by Scarlet O'Hara:
“In my first posts about Perez back on day 1 or 2, I said I thought he had a really kind face, and I still feel exactly the same. He's got this childlike openness and vulnerability that I find completely endearing.

That interview was really compelling and I'm slightly in awe of his resilience. To come through that experience AND the reaction he's had since getting outside, and still be smiling and self-deprecating is quite something. I'd have cracked up.”

Great post, that's exactly how I see him. Really hope he's on UK tv more often, I just love the fella!

It's a travesty that beige Best, Spokewoman for the Minorities Visage and the virtually silent Katie Price are in the final when the true winner - the one who did his homework, knew what was expected of him for his fee and played the game brilliantly - is out. In a couple of years, we probably won't even remember who won but we will always remember Perez.

I take people on face value - I don't care what Perez has been like in the past (and that's pretty well documented). He's sorted himself out, is looking in great shape (and I actually think he's really attractive) and has admitted he was a tosser in his past life - people can, and do, change. He's been open, honest and sussed them all out perfectly accurately throughout the whole series, and in interviews since leaving. I just don't get all the hate, and Luisa nobody Zissman was a classless disgrace on BOTS on Wednesday night.

And one of the worst things of all has been people saying he's not fit to be a dad - based on what, a 45 minute edit of a reality show?!

hazy-days

06-02-2015

Scarlet O'Hara - your post that Nesta quoted is spot on. It's exactly what I've said about him for weeks. He has a child-like optimism that I think is an endearing quality. He has been fiercely loyal to his few friends in the house, in a way none of the other housemates have. I'm still struggling to understand why so many hate him.

Originally Posted by mmpfb:
“And yes, the little speech about gay cousins looked painfully staged to me, performed just before he did his vanishing act. Conveniently Michelle, recognised the world over as The One True Voice of All Of The Gays (and Hopkins) sat at his feet nodding and murmuring contemplative agreement, as if they're listening to a wise old warrior just back from a war who's seen things you wouldn't believe rather than an ageing R n B singer known for a few hit records and a cocaine problem.”

My love affair with you continues.

Amelia_Sutherla

06-02-2015

Well I have just watched Perez on LW I watched without reading any posts so I don't know how it went or FM opinions.i would like to say what a great interview it give such a different view on how things played out,he came across as very intelligent articulate and warm person if he had been treat better by the odious people in there I think he would have been great fun.he was the best bb hm ever and I don't care who wins now they are all insignificant to me so for all who are still watching(I'm not)enjoy and I hope the one you support wins.Thats folks.😉.

Koll

06-02-2015

Originally Posted by dog_eat_dog:
“https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSb1V4uw6p4

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Why in the world did the uploader remove the video?

JamesLaFleur

06-02-2015

You can watch it on ITV Player. That's how I caught up with it although skip to half way through because Perez is second half. It really was enlightening particularly about the Alex/Perez situation.

https://www.itv.com/itvplayer/loose-women/05-02-2015

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