George leaves the Big Brother house

George has left the Big Brother house after deciding that he was not cut out for the pressures of fame.

Yesterday he admitted that he was uncomfortable with the idea of strangers knowing him, but that if he left now his notoreity would be fleeting.

Following several discussions yesterday, George confirmed to Big Brother this afternoon that he was ready to go.

"I know it's a big decision, but it's one I'm quite happy to make," he explained to the group as he packed his bags. "It's one of these things where you're so sure and you don't even want to know."

Grace appeared to be the hardest hit by his exit, tearily telling Imogen that she was "absolutely gutted".

Sezer urged George to "make something up" when he left the house in order to earn a bit of money, while Richard requested that he tell the producers to "send in a boy just as handsome as you".

With the group gathered round, George finally left the house through the diary room just after 2.30pm this afternoon.

Yet another new housemate is now expected to be brought in as a replacement.