Angellica Bell‘s husband Michael Underwood made a rare TV appearance on Celebrity Big Brother companion show Late & Live tonight to support her. He spoke about being away from his wife whilst she’s in the Big Brother house.
Former TV presenter Michael, 49 – known for his presenting roles on CBBC and CITV – supported Angellica, also 49, on Late & Live earlier. He featured in a segment on the ITV show in which loved ones of housemates spoke to host AJ Odudu, 37, ahead of tomorrow evening’s third eviction.
Michael – who’s now a teacher, but who has continued to host a Virgin Radio show on weekends – has been married to fellow presenter Angellica since 2010. The couple have two children together.
Talking about his wife whilst on Late & Live tonight, Michael said that he has found it “hard” not being able to speak to her whilst she’s in the Big Brother house. He also shared his pride over how she’s doing on the show so far.
Asked what he would say to Angellica, he told host AJ on the companion show: “I’d tell her she’s doing so brilliantly. She’s making the whole family proud. Me proud.”
Michael continued: “And it’s the most emotional you will have seen her on this show. Y’know normally she likes to be really strong and she is strong, and she’s really independent. But y’know the emotion’s there and it’s been creeping out obviously because of the intense situation.”
He added: “There are times when I’m literally having to hold myself back because just seeing her like that, I want to be there and give her a big cuddle. And tell her it’s going to be okay. So it’s hard that I haven’t been able to speak to her.”
AJ – who said she was “fangirling” after having watched Jungle Run host Michael on TV growing up – also asked about her friendship with housemates Danny Beard and Ella Rae Wise.
Angellica was among the thirteen celebrities who entered the Big Brother house last Monday for the new series. She’s now one of the remaining ten housemates ahead of tomorrow night’s eviction, with three people having already left.
Late & Live continues tomorrow night from 10.30pm on ITV2 and ITVX. It’s set to air immediately after Celebrity Big Brother’s live eviction, which will be broadcast from 9pm on ITV, ITVX, STV and STV Player.
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