CBB's Chris Hughes called out by housemate in savage swipe for 'using' JoJo Siwa

Tensions are simmering in the Celebrity Big Brother house after Danny Beard spilled the beans on Daley Thompson's parting words of caution, which hinted at strategic game players among them.

Before his departure, Daley voiced his concerns to Ella Eae Wise and Angellica Bell about certain individuals manipulating the dynamics within the house.

Later, Ella filled in Danny and Donna Preston on Daley's words of warning during a chat in the garden: "Daley just basically said that you've got to be careful. There are two reality stars in here that do reality every single day.

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"He said they know what they're doing, if they pair up, they're going to take a lot of air time from people. And it's going to be very fixated on them both. And just to be mindful."

While undertaking a task, Danny chose to reveal Daley's warning to the whole house. Chris Hughes suggested the warning must have been aimed at his close friendship with JoJo Siwa, reports

Unphased, he added: "I'm fine with that. I know that mine and JoJo's friendship is genuine. I'm fine with other people looking at it from that perspective. When you've been somewhere for two weeks, naturally you're going to gravitate towards people. That's just life."

Ella responded without hesitation, urging caution as she commented: "What we've got to take into consideration is that there's people in here that have caring sides, and there's people in here who wouldn't want you to be used for your platform.

"That's why I feel it struck a chord in Daley because he felt for you - he doesn't want anyone to use you as a stepping stone."

Viewers immediately turned to to voice their opinions on Ella's comment towards Chris, with a handful expressing scepticism about any gameplaying between the two.

Echoing support, one Twitter user expressed: "Still don't think Chris and JoJo are playing a game re their friendship, if I'm wrong I'm wrong."

Another insisted on the authenticity of their bond, saying: "You can tell they are genuine friends? I think if Chris was game playing he would've had the romance with Ella she so desperately wants."

Criticisms of perceptions on Chris and JoJo were also voiced, with a tweet stating: "These fools have a problem with Chris and JoJo for being themselves #CBBUK."

During the programme, ITV's audiences watched as the celebrities took on a quirky shopping task, assuming the roles within an unconventional family unit. Jack P. Shepherd slipped into the role of dad, alongside Danny Beard who was decked out as the mum.

Grandparents were brought to life by JoJo Siwa and Donna Preston, while Patsy Palmer, Chesney Hawkes, and Angellica Bell found themselves reliving teenhood. Acting as the household's toddlers were none other than Ella Rae Wise and Chris Hughes.

Together, they must convincingly enact a harmonious family life, but with the atmosphere charged with growing tension, will they be able to clinch success in this week's shopping challenge?

Celebrity Big Brother is available to watch on ITVX.