I think both Ricky and James got a bump from the anti Bear group vote.

Voters chose Ricky because they didn't want to vote for Bears group. He probably also got a lot of Foxys votes after she went on about how much the public loves her.

He will get through tonights eviction but on finals day the base that voted for him will be split between the other anti bear housemates.

Also his new friendship with Bear may have turned off the people who previously voted for him.

Do you agree?

He has been watched by about 6 mil of us EE fans for years and is very well liked. The only other one I've heard of is Sam. So nothing to do with some relatively unknown reality bod.

He has a big EE fan base, okay they won't all watch BB but the ones that do may be drawn to him. There was outrage on social media when EE got rid of him.

He was a nice easy going character in EE and it was a shame they got rid of him he could have easily gone on for a long time in the soap.

I hope he finds work after this.

topping the vote on Friday means nothing then

He has a pretty big fanbase from us EE fans! He's the only one in there I like enough to want in! Plus other popular EE stars (Jacqueline Jossa, Danny Dyer...) has been posting his number on their social media!

Lol - if you look at all the online polls inc Tellymix which is the most accurate one lately he is top on 32% with Bear on 23 and Frankie on 20%. Another desperate attempt to persuade people not to vote for Ricky.

EE shouldnt have got rid of Ricky and I think he was well liked so I would be more than happy to see him win.iI will agree that he could have made more effort in certain tasks but even bearing that in mind I still prefer him to most people in there.

I don't know how you work that out. If you are surprised he has a big fan base then I am with you, but his days on East Enders are apparently paying off.

Ehh EastEnders started to slowly get boring again after that "Who Killed Lucy" Extravaganza, I was watching Hollyoaks and then switched over to EastEnders after and boy oh boy is it depressing.

Do EE fans vote on BB?

Ricky has a big fan base, I didn't bother voting tonight because there was no way he was going and I'm savimg my money to vote for him in the final. For me he is the only one that has talent in the house and a proper actor not a talentless reality show wannabe!

Plus Ricky will have the actors and other famous people voting for him too!

So Ricky for the win!

Oh yes, most definitely!!!!

Is that why the slob Sonya won?

I totally agree OP. I think his 'popularity' came because those he was up with were so disliked. Just like James

Sonia is not a popular character and Natalie wasn't likeable, not really comparable.

His fanbase will get him 3rd at best

Natalie Cassidy wasn't popular she was just irritating which I'm sure most EE fans would agree with.

Not every actor is liked but Ricky is popular and hasn't let us down.