Following a cruel homophobic attack on a night out, a Big Brother star was left shaken up and with injuries to his face.
Cameron Cole, who won the reality series in 2018, posted gruesome photos of his injuries on Instagram that revealed a black eye, cuts to his nose, and lip, among other things.
Cameron, 26, revealed in the caption that he was attacked by homophobia and slurs while out with his friends for his birthday, before being later “attacked” by an individual. He heartbreakingly acknowledged that he feels vulnerable and shaken because of the terrifying event.
The reality star wrote in the caption: “I had a beautiful birthday surrounded by love, but still came face-to-face with people who chose hate and violence!” They attacked me when I was alone and targeted me with homophobia and slurs.
I was shaken by it. I thanked my friend (CARZ) for taking care of me and making me feel vulnerable in a way that no one should ever feel, especially not because I am just me and that is okay.
“But this is what I came to the realization that this isn’t just about me or the LGBTQ+ community.” Every minority, every marginalized voice, everyone who has been told they don’t belong, politicians, the government, the people, they want to divide us but won’t win.
“It was my birthday, and I celebrated it, but the attack has shook me up, but it has given me a fire and a fight to stop these people.” You won’t succeed. Keep trying, but you’ll never succeed!
Support messages for Cameron from shocked followers flooded in. One person wrote, “Wait, why would ppl do this, you deserve so much better than this,” and another added, “Sic] I’m so sorry to read this. I’m thinking about you.
Akeem Griffiths, a former Big Brother housemate, continued, “Hope you are okay, mate.” This is terrible and completely incorrect. Always available for you when you require assistance from a third party.
In what was thought to be the show’s final season, Cameron was just 19 years old when he was declared the 2018 winner.
He cried as he was revealed that he had won the election and that he had won the audience’s vote, saying, “I’m completely and utterly shell shocked. I thought I’d be out the first week.
He continued, “I don’t know what to say, this is the miracle.” I was so grateful for what I expected and for an unbelievably positive way, which is the most life-changing experience in history. I’m so grateful for the situations in which I find myself.
After speaking with his pal Lewis F, who he later credited with supporting him, in a touching moment while living in the house, Cameron revealed his sexuality. He later said, “I’d never have done it without him, I’d never have felt so comfortable helping me the way he did, and I’d never be so grateful.”
You can’t go into your bedroom and cry about it because I planned not to say anything about it. What I forgot is that there are 24/7 cameras everywhere.
Source: Mirror
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