Kelvin Fletcher claims Roxanne Pallett is not mentally ill as he calls star manipulative beyond belief
Kelvin Fletcher has spoken out after Roxanne Pallett accused Ryan Thomas of being physically abusive to her.
Content warning: This article contains discussions of mental illness that some may find distressing.
The former Emmerdale star tweeted about his on-screen wifes behaviour in the Celebrity Big Brother house, alleging that the 35-year-old is not mentally ill.
Earlier this week Roxanne was seen breaking down in tears in as she accused Ryan of punching her.
The former Corrie star has since been called into the Diary Room where he was given a warning by Big Brother.
After the episode aired, Kelvin expressed his views about the incident with his 226,000 Twitter followers.
He wrote: Shes [Roxanne] not “mentally ill” or in need of “help”. That denounces that people with actual mental health issues are as vindictive and menacing as her. They are not. There is a big difference.
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He added: That was calculated and manipulative beyond belief.
The 34-year-old followed this comment with Ryan and a heart emoji before adding: Poor Ryan looks broken. What about HIS mental health? #cbb
Shes not mentally ill or in need of help. That denounces that people with actual mental health issues are as vindictive and menacing as her. They are not. There is a big difference. That was calculated and manipulative beyond belief. Ryan
— Kelvin Fletcher (@kelvin_fletcher) August 31, 2018
Poor Ryan looks broken. What about HIS mental health? #cbb
— Kelvin Fletcher (@kelvin_fletcher) August 31, 2018
Following Roxannes accusations, she has since left the house as a spokesperson confirmed to Metro.co.uk: Roxanne has decided to leave the BB House. The remaining housemates have been informed.
The stars rep has also said: Roxanne decided to leave the CBB house late last night after deliberating for two days with some sensitive issues she felt strongly about.
She has now been reunited with her fiancé and family and thanks everyone for their support during her time in the show.
Roxannes accusations caused uproar among viewers, and has seen major backlash from Ryans team.
Taking to Twitter, Ryans girlfriend Lucy Mecklenburgh wrote: Please RT or like if u want Roxanne removed. I dont think she is mentally fit to be in the house. #cbb #getroxyout.
A source close to Ryan revealed to Metro.co.uk: Ryans team have been liaising closely with Channel 5 and say that Ryan is doing absolutely fine.
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It appeared the remaining housemates predicted Roxannes departure as Dan Osborne revealed he didnt think shed make it to the next eviction.
Talking to his fellow contestants, Dan said: Shes been caught out and she must know she is part of the reason that Bens gone.
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And also you can hear everyone shouting get Roxanne out – like come on.
For further information regarding mental health visit Mind.
Metro.co.uk have reached out to Roxanne, Ryan and Kelvins reps for comment.
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