Skye Wheatley Opens Up About Viral Backlash and Celebrity Big Brother Controversy

Reality TV personality Skye Wheatley has candidly shared the emotional impact of facing a viral backlash that led to her unexpected removal from the highly anticipated lineup of Celebrity Big Brother legends.

Initially set to join renowned figures from the franchise such as Reggie Sorensen, Tim Dormer, Tully Smyth, and Layla Subritzky, Wheatley found herself at the center of controversy following a contentious Instagram Q&A session about her long-time partner, Lachlan Waugh, just two weeks prior to the show’s filming.

Wheatley’s revelation on I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here shed light on the repercussions of social media trolls distorting her words, causing a spiraling backlash that ultimately resulted in her abrupt dismissal from the Celebrity Big Brother roster via email.

Reflecting on the tumultuous event, Wheatley expressed her frustration at the misinterpretation of her comments, emphasizing how a casual remark about her intimate life with Waugh was misconstrued and sensationalized on various online platforms.

Days before the scheduled filming commencement for Celebrity Big Brother in late 2021, Wheatley received the disappointing news of her expulsion from the show through an email communication with Channel 7 representatives, signaling the abrupt end of her anticipated participation in the reality TV series.

The backlash stemmed from a seemingly innocuous answer from Wheatley during an Instagram interaction, where she playfully responded to a fan question about bedroom dynamics, inadvertently triggering an avalanche of negative attention and unwarranted scrutiny.

Following the incident, Wheatley disclosed the lingering effects of the backlash, recounting how numerous brands that previously sponsored her distanced themselves due to the pervasive negativity surrounding her name, leading her to adopt a more cautious approach to her online presence.

Now treading carefully with her social media engagements, Wheatley remarked on the lingering paranoia and self-censorship she imposes on herself to avoid inadvertently offending or inciting backlash, highlighting the precarious nature of online scrutiny and the need for constant vigilance.

Despite the setbacks, Wheatley has resurged as a dynamic and unapologetic participant on this year’s I’m A Celeb, showcasing her candid nature and willingness to engage in bold conversations, notably exchanging banter with former Studio 10 host Tristan MacManus and offering transparent insights into her personal experiences, including her journey through cosmetic surgeries and her self-professed role as an ‘influenza’ in the influencer sphere.