Big Brother's Emily Valentine felt 'deep shame' after using racial slur and has 'educated herself'

No hard feelings. Christian Birkenberger and Alyssa Lopez formed a connection this summer in the Big Brother 23 house – but soon realized, once they got back into the real world, they’re better off friends.

The Real Housewives of Orange County’s Emily Simpson, 44, wasn’t surprised when she heard that her former co-star, Vicki Gunvalson, 59, recently ended her engagement to Steve Lodge. “No, not at all,” Emily told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY at the opening of Sweetfin’s newest California inspired poke restaurant in Costa Mesa.

Big Brother VIP premieres.With a mixed bag of contestants - and mixed reviews over some of the cast choices – the show is sure to drum up controversy, drama and shock confessionals.WATCH: Omarosa says Caitlyn Jenner treated her terribly on Big BrotherUnlike the traditional Big Brother Australia format, the contestants won’t be fighting it out for prize-money for themselves – but will instead be aiming to win the $100,000 for their chosen charity.Sonia Kruger is back on hosting duties, revealing

Emily Andrea has defended Tamara Ecclestone in her latest column for OK!, after the star's child was brutally called an “ugly awful little thing." "I feel like people are really cruel sometimes and to make comments about the appearance of a child is really unnecessary and wrong," she says. The star also praises Any McPartlin for speaking publicly about his addition issues, and hails Strictly Come Dancing viewers who used social media to contact Shirley Ballas over fears for her health.

Caitlyn Jenner is defending Dave Chappelle.

Chanelle Hayes has revealed she is studying to become a nurse, 14 years after rising to fame on Big Brother.The Big Brother star entered the house in 2007, when he was just 19. And she has continued to enjoy fame since leaving the house.

Actress and former Celebrity Big Brother contestant Shilpa Shetty has wowed her fans by revealing a dramatic new undercut hairstyle.The 46 year old stunned her Instagram followers as she revealed she’d shaved off the under layers of her hair in a very bold move. Keeping the majority of her signature glossy long lengths on top, she swept these into a pre-workout ponytail revealing the edgy style hiding underneath.

J. Kim Murphy administratorNetflix has reinstated three employees, including a trans senior software engineer who criticized the streamer’s new Dave Chappelle comedy special, after suspending and investigating the group for crashing a meeting of its top executives.Terra Field, one of the suspended employees, shared her reinstatement by the company on her Twitter.

After getting into a car accident, Big Brother’s Victor Arroyo has an important message for fans: “Be careful out there.”

Tilly Ramsay has reportedly laughed off claims of a budding relationship between her Strictly Come Dancing partner, Nikita Kuzmin. Following speculation that the pair had grown close in recent weeks, the 19 year old is said to have likened the dance professional to a "big brother" than a potential love interest.

Emily Ratajkowski has made her first public appearance after she bravely came forward with her allegation against Robin Thicke.