Big Brother house 'locked down in security alert' leaving panicked bosses scrambling to stop the safety breach

By LILY JOBSON FOR MAILONLINE

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The Big Brother house was struck by a breach of security on Thursday morning which left bosses in a panic as they scrambled to stop the infringement.

A YouTuber had attempted to fly a drone over the Big Brother house, trying to scour the studios.

According to The Sun, a man claimed he had also somehow hacked into their radio systems and managed to listen into crew conversations.

After spotting the man, the security team attempted to usher him away to prevent a breach, but he refused to move. 

The unknown man, who continued to film surroundings, reportedly shouted: 'I will defend myself.'

Not good: The Big Brother house was struck by a breach of security on Thursday morning which left bosses in panic as they scrambled to stop the infringement (pictured hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best)

Not good: The Big Brother house was struck by a breach of security on Thursday morning which left bosses in panic as they scrambled to stop the infringement (pictured hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best)

Breach: A YouTuber had attempted to fly a drone over the Big Brother house, trying to scour the studios

Breach: A YouTuber had attempted to fly a drone over the Big Brother house, trying to scour the studios

Despite more staff emerging to the scene of events to witness what was going on, the man continued to stay put, arguing he was on the 'public highway' and that he was doing nothing wrong.

A Big Brother spokesman said: 'We have robust and rigorous security measures in place across our site for the safety of the Big Brother house, production team and housemates. Safety and welfare is always a priority.'

Meanwhile, during Thursday night's episode, Big Brother housemate Farida broke down in tears as she candidly opened up about her family and her religion during Thursday's episode.

The Muslim make-up artist, 50, opened up to Hallie, 18, who viewers have branded the 'therapist' of the house. 

Farida struggled to contain herself as she spoke about losing her father and the 'trauma' she suffered following his death. 

Farida said she 'holds onto her prayers' in order to deal with the grief as she wiped away tears. 

Hallie was quick to comfort her fellow housemate after doing the same thing for NHS manager Kerry, 40, earlier in the episode after she struggled with eating salad in the house.

Worrying: A man claimed he had also somehow hacked into their radio systems and managed to listen into crew conversations

Worrying: A man claimed he had also somehow hacked into their radio systems and managed to listen into crew conversations

Security alert: After spotting the man, the security team attempted to usher him away to prevent a breach, but he refused to move (pictured hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best)

Security alert: After spotting the man, the security team attempted to usher him away to prevent a breach, but he refused to move (pictured hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best)

Panic: Despite more staff emerging to the scene of events to witness what was going on, the man continued to stay put, arguing he was on the 'public highway' and that he was doing nothing wrong

Panic: Despite more staff emerging to the scene of events to witness what was going on, the man continued to stay put, arguing he was on the 'public highway' and that he was doing nothing wrong

Emotion: Big Brother housemate Farida (pictured) broke down in tears as she candidly opened up about her family and her religion during Thursday's episode

Support: Hallie was quick to comfort her fellow housemate after doing the same thing for NHS manager Kerry, 40 (pictured) earlier in the episode after she struggled with eating salad in the house

Support: Hallie was quick to comfort her fellow housemate after doing the same thing for NHS manager Kerry, 40 (pictured) earlier in the episode after she struggled with eating salad in the house

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one viewer said: 'Hallie is just a sweetheart isn't she?'

With a second writing: 'I'm waiting outside the Big Brother house to get a counselling session from Hallie'.

Someone else commented: 'I hope Hallie doesn't burn out taking on everyone's emotions, she's only 18 and the adults are leaning on her a lot. Hopefully Kerry gets a pork sausage soon.'

And: 'Farida and Hallie have the most beautiful conversations about life. First about Hallie being trans and now Farida and her religion. This is Big brother in its purest form.'

With another saying: 'I love Big Brother, showing Kerry whining about veg and then poor Farida getting upset over her late dad, the juxtaposition.'

However Hallie couldn't keep it all in and later shared her own feelings as she took struggled to contain her emotion. 

The teen discussed her own struggles about being around her so many people 24/7 admitting she was used to 'being on her own', before saying: 'I hope what I can learn from this experience is how to open up.'

Upset: Farida struggled to contain herself as she spoke about losing her father and the 'trauma' she suffered following his death

Upset: Farida struggled to contain herself as she spoke about losing her father and the 'trauma' she suffered following his death

Sweet: Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one viewer said: 'Hallie is just a sweetheart isn't she?'

Sweet: Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one viewer said: 'Hallie is just a sweetheart isn't she?'

It comes after the Big Brother housemates broke one of the show's cardinal rules which was caught on the live feed on Wednesday.

After the main show, some of the contestants removed their microphones which resulted in them receiving a tongue lashing from a producer over the speakers, rather than the Big Brother voice. 

Some eagle-eyed viewers caught the telling off with one taking to X, formerly Twitter, to share the details. 

With one writing: 'OMG a young-sounding big brother voice just told them off for not wearing their mics'.

'At this rate if I hear the female BB come back on live feed I might pass out.'

While a second said: 'On the Big Brother Live Stream a little while ago, Big Brother reminded housemates to wear their microphones at all times.'

'Interestingly, it was the voice of a producer, not the awful new "official" BB voice. For a moment it sounded like the good ol' days.'

Opening up: However Hallie couldn't keep it all in and later shared her own feelings as she took struggled to contain her emotion

Opening up: However Hallie couldn't keep it all in and later shared her own feelings as she took struggled to contain her emotion

BIG BROTHER 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS!

JENKIN 

AGE: 25

PROFESSION: Barman

FROM: Bridgend 

HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS DESCRIBE YOU? 'Loud and messy, and irritating probably.' 

TOM 

AGE: 21

PROFESSION: Butcher 

FROM: Somerset  

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO GET NOMINATED FOR? 'I think I might potentially offend some people. My mouth moves faster than my brain.'

JORDAN

AGE: 25

PROFESSION: Lawyer

FROM: Scunthorpe  

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO GET NOMINATED FOR? 'Being cantankerous and acting as if I don't want to be there even if I do in my heart. They might nominate me for being disengaged perhaps or not paying everyone an equal amount of attention. They may feel left out but I can't help that.'

NOKY

AGE: 26

PROFESSION: Banker

FROM: Derby 

WHAT MADE YOU APPLY TO BECOME A BIG BROTHER HOUSEMATE? 'I love challenges. I've had so many amazing times in my life, like going to Miss Universe as Miss Great Britain. I like to do something different and I think this is the next challenge I want to conquer. I want to show people what pageant girls are really like and disprove a lot of stereotypes around them. I also show what it's like being a woman who's worked in male- dominated fields. I want to show that women are capable of doing anything they want.' 

YINRUN 

 AGE: 25

PROFESSION: Customer support agent 

FROM: Harrogate 

WHAT PART OF THE EXPERIENCE ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO? 'I’m most excited about being surrounded by so many people from different walks of life. I don't think I will ever live in a house again with so many different kinds of people. I’m from China and I think it will help me be more immersed in British culture.'

MATTY

AGE: 24

PROFESSION: Doctor

FROM: Isle Of Man 

HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? 'They would say I'm quite like a lucky person or someone who really wants to experience life to its fullest and do everything that it has to offer. Someone who is kind and fun and doesn't take life too seriously.'

HENRY

AGE: 25

PROFESSION: Food writer

FROM: Cotswolds 

HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? 'I think they would say I'm particularly sociable and very chatty. I mean, I'll be honest, my parents would definitely say I’m a bit of a snob but I take it as a compliment. I think it means you've got high standards and good taste. They’d say I was quite a peculiar child.' 

OLIVIA 

AGE: 23

PROFESSION: Dancer

FROM: Glasgow

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO GET NOMINATED FOR? 'I think when people are in that hangry state, that's when I'll wind people up and grind their gears. I think they'll nominate me for being full on, and for my brutal honesty and oversharing of opinions.'

 

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