BIG Brother’s Ali revealed her secret heartache as she opened up about her sibling’s tragic suicide.

The forensic psychologist, 38, spoke to Martha, 26, about her loss in the garden during tonight’s episode of the ITV show.

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Viewers saw Ali speaking to her housemates about being neurodivergent at the start of this evening’s instalment.

After they had all left, Ali and Martha spoke some more about the topic, which led on to the Leicester-based star to talk about her late brother.

Martha told Ali that she thought it was nice she felt safe enough to share such a big part of her with them.

Ali said: “It’s important for you guys to know because sometimes it can come across as a bit rude.

“I do sometimes slop off on my own…”

She added: My brother was really unwell in his life, with like mental health problems and he was on the autistic spectrum and he had ADHD.

“I think since he’s died, I mean, me and my sister, like my family, we worked really hard to understand him and support him anyway.

“Since he’s died there’s been this almost like extra pressure to make sense of things and understand.”

Martha then asked how he died, to which Ali said: “He took his life.”

She continued: “These things, they are important to talk about.

“Last year I was living in a fug of sadness, only this year where i was like f*** it.

“I’m going to do everything that I can do in my life. “

Fans rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter to share the love.

One wrote: “I love Ali she’s been so open about her ADHD and about her brother ! What a nice moment between her and Martha.”

Big Brother 2024 cast

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A brand new batch of Big Brother housemates are living it up in the famous compound.

Meet the cast of the 2024 series:

• Rosie, 29, dental assistant from Cornwall.
• Emma, 53, aesthetics business owner from Altrincham.
• Segun, 25, charity videographer from Watford.
• Nathan, 24, pork salesman from Dumfries.
• Daze, 24, climate activist from London.
• Khaled, 23, sales manager from Manchester.
• Martha, 26, NHS administrator from Scarborough.
• Lily, 20, Chinese takeaway server from Warrington.
• Ali, 30, Forensic psychologist from London.
• Thomas, 20 amputee footballer from Carlisle.
• Ryan, 28, marketing and events from Stockport.
• Hannah, 24, HR consultant from West London.
• Izaaz, 29, sales consultant from London.
• Sarah, 27, spa account manager from Shrewsbury.
• Marcello, 34, youth mentor from East London.
• Dean, 35, barber from East London

Another added: “protect ali at all costs.”

“I think people are forgetting that Big Brother isn’t just about drama, it’s about trying to confine yourself with strangers and learn about each other and how different everyone is. Ali is such a breath of fresh air for this #bbuk,” a third chimed in.

Speaking about her job before heading into the house, Ali said: “It’s not your everyday, typical 9-5 office job.

“It’s quite difficult, it’s quite demanding and I work in highly stressful situations.

“But I’m quite chilled and probably don’t look like the sort of person who can hold my own – in a prison for example.”

Despite the intensity of her 9-5 job, she said that she feels that she is “understanding” and “caring”.

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The Office star Jenna Fischer has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.

The 50-year-old, who played Pam Beesly on the NBC sitcom, shared the news in a lengthy Instagram post in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

She updated fans that she is now cancer free after receiving treatment.

“I never thought I’d be making an announcement like this but here we are. Last December, I was diagnosed with Stage 1 Triple Positive Breast Cancer. After completing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation I am now cancer free,” she wrote in her caption.

“Back in October 2023, I posted a photo of myself on Instagram preparing for my routine mammogram with a joking reminder to ‘take care of your ticking time bags’ a la Michael Scott,” Fischer shared, referencing Steve Carrell’s Office character.

“After inconclusive results on that mammogram due to dense breast tissue my doctor ordered a breast ultrasound. They found something in my left breast. A biopsy was ordered. Then, on December 1, 2023, I learned I had stage 1 triple positive breast cancer.”

“Triple positive breast cancer is an aggressive form of breast cancer but it is also highly responsive to treatment,” Fischer added.

The Office Ladies podcast host revealed she “had a lumpectomy to remove the tumor” in January of this year and the “cancer was caught early and it hadn’t spread into my lymph nodes or throughout the rest of my body.”

“I’m happy to say I’m feeling great,” she continued. “I lost my hair during chemotherapy but thanks to some great wigs and hats with hair (which my family affectionately called Wigats) I have been able to wait until now to reveal all that has been going on for me.”

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“I’m making this announcement for a few reasons,” Fisher explained. “One, I’m ready to ditch the wigs. Two, to implore you to get your annual mammograms. You can also ask your doctor to calculate your Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score and get any additional screenings required. I’m serious, call your doctors right now.”

“If I had waited six months longer, things could have been much worse,” she said. “It could have spread. Seeing women post photos of their mammogram appointments on Instagram needled me into setting my own (which I was late for). I’m so glad I did. Consider this your kick in the butt to get it done…. Suddenly everything in your life is geared around one thing: fighting cancer.”

Angela Kinsey, who played Angela Martin in The Office, commented on her post: “I love you, and I’m so glad you’re sharing. I got your back, always.”

Ellie Kemper, who also co-starred with Fischer in The Office, said: “We love you, Jenna. Thank you for sharing and for inspiring.”

PETE Wicks’s Strictly rehearsals were thrown into chaos today.

The former Towie star, 36, is one of the famous faces taking part in this year’s series of the BBC show.

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Pete and dance partner Jowita Przystał are currently 12th on the leader board, in front of Dr Punam, Paul Merson and Toyah Willcox.

The reality favourite has got just four days until his next live performance – and has been putting in the practice time.

However it didn’t look very easy getting to training today after getting caught up in all the rain.

Pete shared a video of himself looking out the window of his car with very high water surrounding him near Brent Cross, London.

He joked: “Should have got a boat to the studio today.”

Pete added Robin Schulz’s remix of Mr Probz song Waves in the background.

The UK has been hit with heavy showers today, especially through the south east of England.

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms in the south east until 10pm today.

On Saturday night Pete and Jowita performed their routine to George of the Jungle.

The pair scored 26 out of 40.

In recent weeks the pair have raised a few eyebrows after growing close.

Earlier this week they fulled romance rumours after she made a very flirty comment.

In a backstage clip shared on Strictly‘s Instagram account, Jowita playfully teased Pete about his bold look, joking, “I still think you should keep that outfit.”

Meanwhile others have said that they two ‘look like they’ve been a couple for ten years.’

Over the weekend they also cosied up together at the backstage drinks party following their steamy foxtrot.

Meanwhile it has been reported that Pete is ‘head over heels’for Jowita.

The Strictly source told The Mail On Sunday: “Pete has fallen head over heels for Jowita. He thinks she is amazing in every way.

“The feeling is mutual from her side and things have definitely progressed between them. They are all over one another behind the scenes, in a way that a loved-up couple would be.’

“It appears that we may have the first Strictly romance of the series, which is so exciting. They are the talk of the show. 

“The other contestants are really happy for them. They are always smiling. It’s lovely. It will certainly brighten up the show following the dreadful saga around Giovanni (Pernice) and Amanda Abbington.”

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