Ricky and depression

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Jim_Bob5

19-08-2016

Originally Posted by doormouse:
“Apparently his contract was only for 3 months then it got extended for 6 years and he was over the moon about it. Something happened with a woman (in his private life) and the show cut him out. It was a massive blow. I don't know what the whole thing was about with the woman, but it made the press and ruined him. I'll have to look it up.”

From memory it was something about him masturbating & smoking cannabis on webcam.

doormouse

19-08-2016

Originally Posted by Jim_Bob5:
“From memory it was something about him masturbating & smoking cannabis on webcam.”

Was it? I have no idea. That's a pretty shitty thing to have to come back from though, if he ever will.

doormouse

19-08-2016

Originally Posted by kezabella:
“Depression doesn't just go. You don't have it then you ar cured.”

So true. It can last a lifetime and the people who suffer from that kind of chronic depression (and it isn't only depression because other factors are also included, such as insomnia and anxiety and a lifetime of withdrawal from society) can live a kind of half-life. It's very sad.

sentinel_07

19-08-2016

Betvictor currently offering Ricky to win at 33-1 ... bit odd as he was generally favourite to win with all the bookies earlier...

vald

19-08-2016

Originally Posted by doormouse:
“Was it? I have no idea. That's a pretty shitty thing to have to come back from though, if he ever will.”

I think it would have been more that the woman involved sold the footage to the tabloids. I imagin plenty of people have web sex and have the odd joint in the privacy of their own home.

sentinel_07

19-08-2016

...now gone to 25-1 ...must have been a mistake...and odds going down as bets put on...

doormouse

19-08-2016

Originally Posted by vald:
“I think it would have been more that the woman involved sold the footage to the tabloids. I imagin plenty of people have web sex and have the odd joint in the privacy of their own home.”

Yeah, so betrayal on top of humiliation. A very hard thing to deal with.

vald

19-08-2016

Originally Posted by doormouse:
“Yeah, so betrayal on top of humiliation. A very hard thing to deal with.”

It must be hard for him to trust anyone now. And I always remember him as a happy go lucky soul.

Miss Con Strue

19-08-2016

Originally Posted by Cranberryapple:
“I agree 100% with all of the above.

In 'days of old', CBB was an insight in to the celebs lives and a glimpse of what they were like when not doing their celeb job. It's so far removed from that now, it's ridiculous. They have an absolute cheek to continue to call it Big Brother.

It should either be renamed or scrapped. My opinion anyway.”

You picked all the cracking posts, I agreed with, so can I jump in and say 'What you said'.

The original concept for BB was so perfect, with LF, it was people watching at it's best. I wish a TV company would have the insight to buy it and return it to its pure format, with LF, instead of the dross we are being fed now.

doormouse

19-08-2016

Originally Posted by vald:
“It must be hard for him to trust anyone now. And I always remember him as a happy go lucky soul.”

Yes, you don't get over something like that, you just try to learn to live with it. Hence his seeking out of a guru and trying to change his world view. I don't expect any of the stupid reality-stars and their fans to understand any of this though, which is why Ricky will be voted out soon and forgotten about. Shitty world.

Edit - and I'd love to smack that woman in the face.

JillyA

19-08-2016

I never said Ricky was acting like he is because of Bear being in the house - I meant that he is not being televised because the producers chose to show Bear's antics than interesting conversations. I am interested in the "old skool" BB of learning about people rather than seeing a bowl of coco pops being upturned and comedy egg routines and showmances - yawn!

lon_chaney

19-08-2016

Originally Posted by Scarlett Berry:
“Bear most certainly has not brought a lighter entertaining side to the house.

In fact he has done the complete opposite.

He has single handedly oppressed the hm's and brought an horrendous negative atmosphere into the house.

The guy has destroyed this years BB. Worst contestant by far of any BB/CBB.

A true horror.

I feel very sorry for Ricky having to co exist in such a close proximity to such a tormenting, goading muppet.

I respect him so much more now, knowing how much he has gone through.”

There may be a grain of truth in what you say insofaras the entertainment may not always have been of an exactly light nature and it may even have sometimes bordered on goading , harrasment bullying and victimisation, and the other housemates may in varying degrees have had to endure a grueling , stressful and tireing ordeal - but my point remains the same that given Rickys apparent innability to establish personal connections, especially with Bear forcing the other housemates to flock closer together for protection (

) there is nothing to suggest the removal of Bear would have miracuously transformed this ability to form bonds with his housemates - the assumption otherwise is a big leap and totally groundless - not that you were putting that arguement.
And even if we concede that the entertainment offered by the Bear Show may not have been textbook "light" and arguably of a questionable nature

that does not alter the general concensus backed up by the ratings that it was entertainment.
So we have the proven entertainment of Bear vs the theoretical opening up of Ricky if Bear hadnt been in the show - an opening up that is an unknown and imho doubtful.
Judgement = the ratings hit and great entertainment of the BearShow wins every time.

pattiflat

19-08-2016

Originally Posted by dorsetwasp:
“Totally agree with you. I like Ricky and would have loved to find out more about him, but instead we've had to endure a turd in a mask for 99% of the show. ”

Love it. Say it like it is

pattiflat

19-08-2016

Originally Posted by JillyA:
“I never said Ricky was acting like he is because of Bear being in the house - I meant that he is not being televised because the producers chose to show Bear's antics than interesting conversations. I am interested in the "old skool" BB of learning about people rather than seeing a bowl of coco pops being upturned and comedy egg routines and showmances - yawn!”

Me too

Penny Crayon

19-08-2016

Originally Posted by Scarlett Berry:
“Well happy to reiterate Virgil...I absolutely loathe him with a passion. I find him utterly repugnant and repulsive in every way.

Thanks a mill for giving me the opportunity to express myself again..phew...feels goooood”

You're not keen then?

ahoyy

19-08-2016

Woe is me. Woe is me. Close the blinds innit. Misery loves company.
Thankfully we've had our Bear to bring some daylight to that glum house full of dullards.
Our Bear. Our ray of sunshine. Cheer up grumpy and vote Bear your winner.

dirtyrat

19-08-2016

His miserable face depresses me . Bb deserve a refund

ahoyy

19-08-2016

Originally Posted by doormouse:
“Was it? I have no idea. That's a pretty shitty thing to have to come back from though, if he ever will.”

Well he shouldn't have webcam chats with wannabe glamour models while sat there with all his bits hanging out and putting on a 'show' for the lovely lady. It put her right off her dinner. She's still having counselling for it, poor thing.

Pitman

19-08-2016

he only drew the blinds because from his bedroom he has a great view of Tottenham Hotspurs training ground

Annabel la

19-08-2016

Originally Posted by kezabella:
“I really couldn't stand Ricky from what I saw of him on BBots but when he mentioned about his depression, I saw more depth to him and thought there's more to him than we are being shown. What annoys me is how false Renee is towards him. She clearly doesn't like him or respect him as a man but it takes a lot of courage to admit you have depression especially if you're in the public eye.”

This to me is what bb is all about getting to know the real person behind the personna ! That is what I've always liked about reality shows.That we get glimpses of the real person behind that public face 😀

michael_isgodl1

19-08-2016

I am depressed watching him.

ahoyy

19-08-2016

Originally Posted by michael_isgodl1:
“I am depressed watching him.”

Innit fam, ya get me.

He might get his guru onto us now.

Sick n Sexified

19-08-2016

I have to say we all call him boring, but I think he's the nicest person in there by a mile. He would've been better on another series. (You could say that about anyone who isn't Bear I know, but Ricky has been hit the hardest by the abuse I'd say).

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