Why isn't Philip on Big Brother: The Reunion?

Big Brother fans tuning in for tonight’s Big Brother: The Reunion will notice that one of this year’s most memorable housemates is missing from the line-up, with Philip confirming he will not be taking part in either the reunion or the accompanying Big Brother: The Group Chat.

The larger-than-life contestant, who quickly became a talking point during his time in the famous house, has now explained the reason behind his absence, revealing that he has suffered a bereavement in his family.

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Speculation had been growing about Philip’s whereabouts after he withdrew from a pantomime commitment and subsequently indicated that he would not be appearing in either of the ITV programmes bringing this year’s housemates back together.

However, the former housemate has now addressed the situation directly, issuing a personal statement through his Instagram account to explain why he has had to step away from his television commitments.

Philip wrote:

“I would like to take a moment to personally apologise to everyone for not being able to attend the Big Brother Group Chat or Reunion.

Unfortunately, due to a death in my family, we have been dealing with a very difficult and emotional time.

Family comes first and I needed to take a step back from everything to be with my loved ones and deal with this personal loss.

I hope you all understand that this was not a decision taken lightly and I am truly sorry.

I want to thank everyone who has continued to support me and your kindness has been greatly appreciated.

Please respect my family’s privacy during this difficult time.

Sending love to you all, ❤️

Queen Of Scotty Road”

The statement confirms that Philip’s absence is due to personal circumstances rather than any disagreement with the programme or its production team. He has also thanked those who have continued to support him, while asking for privacy for his family as they navigate their loss.

His absence will undoubtedly be noticed by viewers, particularly given the impression he made during his time in the Big Brother house.

Philip was among the housemates caught out by one of the series’ biggest eviction twists, finding himself unexpectedly leaving the competition as part of a dramatic double eviction. His departure came as a surprise, with the contestant having become a distinctive personality during his time on the show.

Tonight’s Big Brother: The Reunion will bring together the housemates from the latest series for a chance to reflect on their experiences, revisit some of the biggest talking points and catch up following their time living under constant surveillance.

However, with Philip unable to attend, viewers will be missing one familiar face from the gathering.

The reunion is part of ITV2’s post-series coverage, with Big Brother: The Group Chat also providing further opportunities for housemates to discuss their experiences and reconnect with fans.

While Philip will not be appearing in either programme, his statement has offered some clarity for viewers who had been questioning his absence.

Big Brother: The Reunion airs tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

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