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Angie Bowie has quit 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The 66-year-old former model - who is the ex-wife of the late legend David Bowie - has decided to leave the infamous house, two weeks after she entered, after falling "unwell."
A spokesperson for the show said: "Angie Bowie has decided to leave the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house. Her exit will be addressed in tonight's (19.01.16) live show on Channel 5 at 9pm."
Angie's decision to turn her back on the reality TV show comes hours after she went in to a foul-mouthed rant and began banging on doors when bosses refused to let her leave.
The feisty star's meltdown, which was shown in last night's episode, came after producers failed to switch the lights off as she attempted to get some shut eye.
Hiding under the covers to block out the piercing light, Angie screamed: "Put the f***ing lights out, assholes, dumb f***s."
Angie then proceeded to pack her suitcase, get dressed and rip her rollers out of her hair, before she stormed into the diary room to hurl some abuse at producers.
She screeched: "You know what I want? I want to leave now ... NOW! Give me my stuff. Give me my stuff, now! Hurry the f**k up."
When Big Brother told Angie she would have to wait until the morning to leave as it was the middle of the night, she replied in a catty tone: "I don't give a flying f**k. You are just pathetic capitalist wh***s. Get me out of here right now. Give me my s**t, give me my s**t. Don't make a big deal about it- get me a car and let me be gone. If you want to be cheap get me Uber, I don't give a s**t."
Angie is the fifth celebrity to leave the stressful abode after Winston McKenzie was given the boot two weeks ago, Jonathan Cheban walked out due to stress, Nancy Dell'Olio was evicted and David Gest was forced to depart two days ago because of ill health.
Angie Bowie quits Celebrity Big Brother
Angie Bowie has quit 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The 66-year-old former model - who is the ex-wife of the late legend David Bowie - has decided to leave the infamous house, two weeks after she entered, after falling "unwell."
A spokesperson for the show said: "Angie Bowie has decided to leave the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house. Her exit will be addressed in tonight's (19.01.16) live show on Channel 5 at 9pm."
Angie's decision to turn her back on the reality TV show comes hours after she went in to a foul-mouthed rant and began banging on doors when bosses refused to let her leave.
The feisty star's meltdown, which was shown in last night's episode, came after producers failed to switch the lights off as she attempted to get some shut eye.
Hiding under the covers to block out the piercing light, Angie screamed: "Put the f***ing lights out, assholes, dumb f***s."
Angie then proceeded to pack her suitcase, get dressed and rip her rollers out of her hair, before she stormed into the diary room to hurl some abuse at producers.
She screeched: "You know what I want? I want to leave now ... NOW! Give me my stuff. Give me my stuff, now! Hurry the f**k up."
When Big Brother told Angie she would have to wait until the morning to leave as it was the middle of the night, she replied in a catty tone: "I don't give a flying f**k. You are just pathetic capitalist wh***s. Get me out of here right now. Give me my s**t, give me my s**t. Don't make a big deal about it- get me a car and let me be gone. If you want to be cheap get me Uber, I don't give a s**t."
Angie is the fifth celebrity to leave the stressful abode after Winston McKenzie was given the boot two weeks ago, Jonathan Cheban walked out due to stress, Nancy Dell'Olio was evicted and David Gest was forced to depart two days ago because of ill health.
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Stephanie Davis' boyfriend Sam Reece is "heartbroken" by her flirty antics on 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The former 'Hollyoaks' star has been seen getting close to Jeremy McConnell during her time in the house, with the pair even sharing a sneaky kiss in recent days, despite the fact she has been dating the hunky model for over a year.
A source said: "Sam's very upset. He's heartbroken and devastated. He can't quite believe what he's been watching on 'Celebrity Big Brother'. He didn't expect in a million years to see what's been happening with Stephanie.
"When he said goodbye to her going into the house, he thought this was just going to be a wonderful experience for her, but he's just really shocked now."
However, despite his shock and upset, Sam - who previously took to Twitter to withdraw his support for the 22-year-old beauty during her time on the show - isn't turning his back on their relationship.
An insider added to the MailOnline: "Steph and Sam are one of the strongest couples going. It would take far more than this for them to split up.
"Their relationship is so strong and they trust each other implicitly, it is hard with Stephanie being away but Sam is waiting for her when she comes out.
"The amount of social media interaction Sam has been seeing has meant he has decided to step away from Twitter for the time being.
"He knows their relationship is strong and that there is nothing to worry about. Stephanie is naturally a very tactile person and is very loving, warm and affectionate.
"Sam knows this is in her nature and it is why he is not worried about the rumours circulating."
Stephanie Davis’ boyfriend Sam Reece is ‘heartbroken’
Stephanie Davis' boyfriend Sam Reece is "heartbroken" by her flirty antics on 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The former 'Hollyoaks' star has been seen getting close to Jeremy McConnell during her time in the house, with the pair even sharing a sneaky kiss in recent days, despite the fact she has been dating the hunky model for over a year.
A source said: "Sam's very upset. He's heartbroken and devastated. He can't quite believe what he's been watching on 'Celebrity Big Brother'. He didn't expect in a million years to see what's been happening with Stephanie.
"When he said goodbye to her going into the house, he thought this was just going to be a wonderful experience for her, but he's just really shocked now."
However, despite his shock and upset, Sam - who previously took to Twitter to withdraw his support for the 22-year-old beauty during her time on the show - isn't turning his back on their relationship.
An insider added to the MailOnline: "Steph and Sam are one of the strongest couples going. It would take far more than this for them to split up.
"Their relationship is so strong and they trust each other implicitly, it is hard with Stephanie being away but Sam is waiting for her when she comes out.
"The amount of social media interaction Sam has been seeing has meant he has decided to step away from Twitter for the time being.
"He knows their relationship is strong and that there is nothing to worry about. Stephanie is naturally a very tactile person and is very loving, warm and affectionate.
"Sam knows this is in her nature and it is why he is not worried about the rumours circulating."
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James May thinks the BBC are taking a risk by "reinventing" 'Top Gear'.
The 53-year-old television presenter - who used to front the programme alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond - hopes the new-look motor show, with his successor Chris Evans at the helm, will "do well".
He said: "I'd like to see Chris' 'Top Gear' do well. It's a ballsy call to continue it. I wouldn't want to be the one presenting it when we'd just finished, but there must be a way of reinventing it. We always said it would survive beyond us.
"I think the stories about Chris' version being in trouble might be an elaborate hoax, before it explodes onto our screens in brilliance."
And James - who will be joined by Jeremy and Richard for a new motoring show on Amazon Prime - also admits he was "surprised" to learn the broadcaster was showing re-runs of the programme over the last month.
He told Radio Times magazine: "I was surprised they showed lots of 'Top Gear' compilations over Christmas.
"I thought, 'Oh, so now they're celebrating us', but I also thought it's harsh on Chris Evans.
"Just as he's trying to launch his version of the programme, the BBC is saying, 'Look how brilliant it was before.' "
'Top Gear' is set to return to screens on May 8.
James May supports Chris Evans
James May thinks the BBC are taking a risk by "reinventing" 'Top Gear'.
The 53-year-old television presenter - who used to front the programme alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond - hopes the new-look motor show, with his successor Chris Evans at the helm, will "do well".
He said: "I'd like to see Chris' 'Top Gear' do well. It's a ballsy call to continue it. I wouldn't want to be the one presenting it when we'd just finished, but there must be a way of reinventing it. We always said it would survive beyond us.
"I think the stories about Chris' version being in trouble might be an elaborate hoax, before it explodes onto our screens in brilliance."
And James - who will be joined by Jeremy and Richard for a new motoring show on Amazon Prime - also admits he was "surprised" to learn the broadcaster was showing re-runs of the programme over the last month.
He told Radio Times magazine: "I was surprised they showed lots of 'Top Gear' compilations over Christmas.
"I thought, 'Oh, so now they're celebrating us', but I also thought it's harsh on Chris Evans.
"Just as he's trying to launch his version of the programme, the BBC is saying, 'Look how brilliant it was before.' "
'Top Gear' is set to return to screens on May 8.
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Jennifer Ellison required medical help for "withdrawal symptoms" while filming the new show 'Sugar Free Farm'.
The 32-year-old actress needed urgent treatment for crippling headaches and debilitating sickness after she went cold turkey from calorific treats and slaved away on a farm for two weeks for the forthcoming ITV diet show.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, she said: "I got hit the hardest with withdrawal, as my sugar intake was the highest ... every time I bent down I felt like someone was standing on my eyeballs. I felt physically sick. I had the worst headache I've ever, ever felt.
"If you've ever detoxed, take that feeling and times it by 10. We were detoxing from processed food, sugar, alcohol, everything. It was literally like someone had put my head in a vice and was just twisting it and twisting it. It felt like my eyes might pop out of my head."
Despite the nasty side effects of quitting sugar, the blonde beauty - who used to consume six to eight cans of Coca-Cola per day as well as snack on chocolate and sweets - went on to lose a stone and a half with the help of the show.
But Jennifer wasn't the only celebrity to beat the bulge with the help of the sweet-tasting programme, as 'TOWIE's James 'Arg' Argent, comic Rory Bremner, former 'Loose Women' panellist Jane McDonald and ex-'Coronation Street' star Tupele Dorgu also managed to shrink their waistline.
'Sugar Free Farm' hits screens on January 26 at 8pm.
Jennifer Ellison suffered ‘withdrawal symptoms’ while shooting Sugar Free Farm
Jennifer Ellison required medical help for "withdrawal symptoms" while filming the new show 'Sugar Free Farm'.
The 32-year-old actress needed urgent treatment for crippling headaches and debilitating sickness after she went cold turkey from calorific treats and slaved away on a farm for two weeks for the forthcoming ITV diet show.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, she said: "I got hit the hardest with withdrawal, as my sugar intake was the highest ... every time I bent down I felt like someone was standing on my eyeballs. I felt physically sick. I had the worst headache I've ever, ever felt.
"If you've ever detoxed, take that feeling and times it by 10. We were detoxing from processed food, sugar, alcohol, everything. It was literally like someone had put my head in a vice and was just twisting it and twisting it. It felt like my eyes might pop out of my head."
Despite the nasty side effects of quitting sugar, the blonde beauty - who used to consume six to eight cans of Coca-Cola per day as well as snack on chocolate and sweets - went on to lose a stone and a half with the help of the show.
But Jennifer wasn't the only celebrity to beat the bulge with the help of the sweet-tasting programme, as 'TOWIE's James 'Arg' Argent, comic Rory Bremner, former 'Loose Women' panellist Jane McDonald and ex-'Coronation Street' star Tupele Dorgu also managed to shrink their waistline.
'Sugar Free Farm' hits screens on January 26 at 8pm.
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Danniella Westbrook is reportedly being lined up to make a shock return to 'EastEnders' later this year.
The troubled actress, who is currently appearing in 'Celebrity Big Brother', is set to reprise her role as mega bitch Sam Mitchell in the BBC One soap as bosses attempt to rekindle the whole Mitchell clan to bid farewell to matriarch Peggy (Dame Barbara Windsor, 78), as she loses her battle with cancer.
A spokesperson for the show told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Peggy's final episodes are still being finalised so it is too early to say if any other characters from the Mitchell family will be returning. We have not ruled out anyone at this stage."
Danniella, 42, first appeared in the long-running soap in 1990 before she quit three years later due to personal troubles.
She returned to Albert Square in 1995 and left again in 1996, before popping back in 1999 and waving goodbye in 2000.
She then made a fleeting visit in 2009 when her alter-ego returned to Walford from Spain using a fake passport but she was forced to leave again in 2010 when Sam was arrested.
The role of the flighty beauty was also played by Kim Medcalf from 2002 until 2005, but it's not known which actress bosses are keen to sign up for the forthcoming emotional episodes.
Meanwhile, as Barbara prepares to shoot her final ever scenes for the show, she will be joined by some familiar faces as Ross Kemp has confirmed he is reprising his role of Peggy's eldest son Grant Mitchell.
The bad boy's reappearance in Walford will also see him reunited with his brother Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) as they gather around their mum for the final hours of her life.
Danniella Westbrook to return to EastEnders?
Danniella Westbrook is reportedly being lined up to make a shock return to 'EastEnders' later this year.
The troubled actress, who is currently appearing in 'Celebrity Big Brother', is set to reprise her role as mega bitch Sam Mitchell in the BBC One soap as bosses attempt to rekindle the whole Mitchell clan to bid farewell to matriarch Peggy (Dame Barbara Windsor, 78), as she loses her battle with cancer.
A spokesperson for the show told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Peggy's final episodes are still being finalised so it is too early to say if any other characters from the Mitchell family will be returning. We have not ruled out anyone at this stage."
Danniella, 42, first appeared in the long-running soap in 1990 before she quit three years later due to personal troubles.
She returned to Albert Square in 1995 and left again in 1996, before popping back in 1999 and waving goodbye in 2000.
She then made a fleeting visit in 2009 when her alter-ego returned to Walford from Spain using a fake passport but she was forced to leave again in 2010 when Sam was arrested.
The role of the flighty beauty was also played by Kim Medcalf from 2002 until 2005, but it's not known which actress bosses are keen to sign up for the forthcoming emotional episodes.
Meanwhile, as Barbara prepares to shoot her final ever scenes for the show, she will be joined by some familiar faces as Ross Kemp has confirmed he is reprising his role of Peggy's eldest son Grant Mitchell.
The bad boy's reappearance in Walford will also see him reunited with his brother Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) as they gather around their mum for the final hours of her life.
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Mary Berry turned down 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 80-year-old 'Great British Bake Off' star was approached about taking part in the BBC One reality TV show but immediately said no as she didn't want to make a "terrible fool" of herself due to her lack of coordination on the dance floor.
Mary told Radio Times magazine: "I do enjoy watching it but I wouldn't do it myself. My husband and children would kill me. I have two left feet and would make a terrible fool of myself."
While Mary refuses to leave herself open to embarrassment on 'Strictly', she admitted she has been left red-faced on TV before.
Speaking about an appearance on 'Pointless Celebrities' with her 'GBBO' co-star Paul Hollywood, she said: "He knew everything about music, sport, everything. I knew nothing. But at the end they asked something about horse racing and I gave the name of Red Rum, which was the only horse I knew. And it was correct and we won it, so I did redeem myself."
Meanwhile, Mary has a new TV show to look forward to, BBC Two's 'Mary Berry's Foolproof Cooking', a six-part series which will see her share tips including her "essential foolproof baking tip".
She explained: "The most important thing is to weigh accurately. Also, people often use the wrong-sized tin and get a thin cake."
Mary Berry turned down Strictly
Mary Berry turned down 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The 80-year-old 'Great British Bake Off' star was approached about taking part in the BBC One reality TV show but immediately said no as she didn't want to make a "terrible fool" of herself due to her lack of coordination on the dance floor.
Mary told Radio Times magazine: "I do enjoy watching it but I wouldn't do it myself. My husband and children would kill me. I have two left feet and would make a terrible fool of myself."
While Mary refuses to leave herself open to embarrassment on 'Strictly', she admitted she has been left red-faced on TV before.
Speaking about an appearance on 'Pointless Celebrities' with her 'GBBO' co-star Paul Hollywood, she said: "He knew everything about music, sport, everything. I knew nothing. But at the end they asked something about horse racing and I gave the name of Red Rum, which was the only horse I knew. And it was correct and we won it, so I did redeem myself."
Meanwhile, Mary has a new TV show to look forward to, BBC Two's 'Mary Berry's Foolproof Cooking', a six-part series which will see her share tips including her "essential foolproof baking tip".
She explained: "The most important thing is to weigh accurately. Also, people often use the wrong-sized tin and get a thin cake."
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Hannah Spearritt is set to play a penniless "drug addict" on the run from the law when she joins 'Casualty' this month.
The former S Club 7 singer, 34, has signed up to portray single mother Mercedes Christie in the BBC One medical drama and has warned that her alter-ego will touch a nerve with viewers after her hard outer shell starts to crumble.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "She's really exciting to play. She's a little bit of a drug addict. She's recently - like in the last five months - split up with her boyfriend for reasons to do with debt. So she's alone, she's got a kid, she's out of pocket and the debt collectors are after her. She's not totally a bad person but she's pushed into the situation because of her circumstances.
"She's going through the park to try and sell her jewellery, which is probably worth about 2 pence, and then she spots a window of opportunity to get some money - she's a manipulator, basically. I'm in and out of hospital all the time. Then I'm on a drug raid, then on a drug sort of drop off and the police get a tip off and come after me."
The blonde beauty, who is currently residing in Wales to shoot for the show, spends most of her scenes with McKenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker (Charles Dale) but is overwhelmed by how welcoming the whole cast has been.
She explained: "I absolutely love it and the atmosphere is really nice. Everyone makes me feel so welcomed."
Hannah will appear in 'Casualty' from January 23.
Hannah Spearritt to play drug addict in Casualty
Hannah Spearritt is set to play a penniless "drug addict" on the run from the law when she joins 'Casualty' this month.
The former S Club 7 singer, 34, has signed up to portray single mother Mercedes Christie in the BBC One medical drama and has warned that her alter-ego will touch a nerve with viewers after her hard outer shell starts to crumble.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "She's really exciting to play. She's a little bit of a drug addict. She's recently - like in the last five months - split up with her boyfriend for reasons to do with debt. So she's alone, she's got a kid, she's out of pocket and the debt collectors are after her. She's not totally a bad person but she's pushed into the situation because of her circumstances.
"She's going through the park to try and sell her jewellery, which is probably worth about 2 pence, and then she spots a window of opportunity to get some money - she's a manipulator, basically. I'm in and out of hospital all the time. Then I'm on a drug raid, then on a drug sort of drop off and the police get a tip off and come after me."
The blonde beauty, who is currently residing in Wales to shoot for the show, spends most of her scenes with McKenzie 'Big Mac' Chalker (Charles Dale) but is overwhelmed by how welcoming the whole cast has been.
She explained: "I absolutely love it and the atmosphere is really nice. Everyone makes me feel so welcomed."
Hannah will appear in 'Casualty' from January 23.
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Rebecca Adlington doesn't think she'll miss her baby daughter "too much" when she's competing on 'The Jump'.
The 26-year-old swimmer is set to jet off to Austria later this month to take part in the winter sports show but she's not worried about being away from seven-month-old Summer because she knows she's in good hands and will visit her.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "Summer is seven months old now and has her own little personality which is lovely to see. She will come out a few times with my husband Harry and my parents, depending on how long I am out there for, so hopefully I won't miss her too much."
Meanwhile, as she gears up to slip on her thermals and hit the ski slopes, Rebecca is adamant she's not nervous yet, despite the fact she's never manoeuvred on snow before.
She explained: "I'm not scared yet, that might change once I'm out there training and know what I'm in for! I am a complete novice and have never skied before so I am really looking forward to learning a new skill, I am aware that it can be dangerous but I have great confidence in the team."
Rebecca Adlington is the new face of Slazenger Swim and will be working with the brand to create a pinnacle swim fitness range, which will launch later this year.
Head to http://store.slazenger.com or follow @SlazengerSport to find out more #SlazengerSwim.
Rebecca Adlington won’t miss daughter ‘too much’ when she’s on The Jump
Rebecca Adlington doesn't think she'll miss her baby daughter "too much" when she's competing on 'The Jump'.
The 26-year-old swimmer is set to jet off to Austria later this month to take part in the winter sports show but she's not worried about being away from seven-month-old Summer because she knows she's in good hands and will visit her.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, she said: "Summer is seven months old now and has her own little personality which is lovely to see. She will come out a few times with my husband Harry and my parents, depending on how long I am out there for, so hopefully I won't miss her too much."
Meanwhile, as she gears up to slip on her thermals and hit the ski slopes, Rebecca is adamant she's not nervous yet, despite the fact she's never manoeuvred on snow before.
She explained: "I'm not scared yet, that might change once I'm out there training and know what I'm in for! I am a complete novice and have never skied before so I am really looking forward to learning a new skill, I am aware that it can be dangerous but I have great confidence in the team."
Rebecca Adlington is the new face of Slazenger Swim and will be working with the brand to create a pinnacle swim fitness range, which will launch later this year.
Head to http://store.slazenger.com or follow @SlazengerSport to find out more #SlazengerSwim.
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Angie Bowie demanded to leave 'Celebrity Big Brother' on Monday night (18.01.16).
It was the lights being left on in the bedroom that appeared to prompt Angie's foul-mouthed outburst.
Curling up in bed, covering herself with the duvet, Angie was head saying: "Put the f***ing lights out, assholes, dumb f***s."
She then began packing her suitcase, with Gemma Collins and Megan McKenna looking on.
When Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell asked what she was doing, an irate Angie told them to "Shut the f**k up", causing the pair to break down into fits of laughter.
After taking the rollers out of her hair and putting on a hat, Angie stormed up the main stairs of the house and started banging on the entrance door. At that point, Big Brother called her to the Diary Room.
Entering the room, Angie's outburst really began, with the ex-wife of David Bowie telling Big Brother: "You know what I want? I want to leave now ... NOW! Give me my stuff. Give me my stuff, now! Hurry the f**k up."
When Big Brother tried to placate her, Angie replied: "F**k you, I'll get out!"
She was then seen strutting down the corridor, where she pulled the door and banged on it before being unable to get out.
She then returned to the Diary Room and started turning off the lights, before she was told to stop touching the equipment.
Adopting a sarcastic tone, Angie said: "Please get me my stuff and then I won't touch any of your equipment."
She continued: "You did it - you cracked me. Ooooh. It was all going to be just peachy until you decided that the smart day to drive me crazy was to have another of your pathetic parties where you inebriate this people with alcohol and I can't sleep. No, it's over.
"Get me my s**t. I am not staying here another minute. Get me out of here now."
When Big Brother told Angie she would have to wait as it was the middle of the night, she replied: "I don't give a flying f**k. You are just pathetic capitalist wh***s. Get me out of here right now."
She then concluded her rant by saying: "Give me my s**t, give me my s**t. Don't make a big deal about it- get me a car and let me be gone. If you want to be cheap get me Uber, I don't give a s**t."
Angie Bowie has a breakdown on Celebrity Big Brother
Angie Bowie demanded to leave 'Celebrity Big Brother' on Monday night (18.01.16).
It was the lights being left on in the bedroom that appeared to prompt Angie's foul-mouthed outburst.
Curling up in bed, covering herself with the duvet, Angie was head saying: "Put the f***ing lights out, assholes, dumb f***s."
She then began packing her suitcase, with Gemma Collins and Megan McKenna looking on.
When Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell asked what she was doing, an irate Angie told them to "Shut the f**k up", causing the pair to break down into fits of laughter.
After taking the rollers out of her hair and putting on a hat, Angie stormed up the main stairs of the house and started banging on the entrance door. At that point, Big Brother called her to the Diary Room.
Entering the room, Angie's outburst really began, with the ex-wife of David Bowie telling Big Brother: "You know what I want? I want to leave now ... NOW! Give me my stuff. Give me my stuff, now! Hurry the f**k up."
When Big Brother tried to placate her, Angie replied: "F**k you, I'll get out!"
She was then seen strutting down the corridor, where she pulled the door and banged on it before being unable to get out.
She then returned to the Diary Room and started turning off the lights, before she was told to stop touching the equipment.
Adopting a sarcastic tone, Angie said: "Please get me my stuff and then I won't touch any of your equipment."
She continued: "You did it - you cracked me. Ooooh. It was all going to be just peachy until you decided that the smart day to drive me crazy was to have another of your pathetic parties where you inebriate this people with alcohol and I can't sleep. No, it's over.
"Get me my s**t. I am not staying here another minute. Get me out of here now."
When Big Brother told Angie she would have to wait as it was the middle of the night, she replied: "I don't give a flying f**k. You are just pathetic capitalist wh***s. Get me out of here right now."
She then concluded her rant by saying: "Give me my s**t, give me my s**t. Don't make a big deal about it- get me a car and let me be gone. If you want to be cheap get me Uber, I don't give a s**t."