Reality TV
Barrymore's BB job sparks protest
Published Wednesday, Dec 17 2008, 12:11 GMT | By Lara Martin
Michael Barrymore's new job on Celebrity Big Brother's Little Brother has angered the family of the man found dead at his home.
Terry Lubbock's son Stuart was discovered at Barrymore's Essex home in March 2001, however a lengthy investigation failed to determine any wrongdoing on the presenter's part.
"They are bringing more misery to me by giving him a job as a TV reporter," said Lubbock. "I just want this man to go away and leave my family in peace.
"I will be outside the studios the day it starts - I will not rest until I know what happened to my son and I want Mr Barrymore to tell me all he knows."
Former contestant Barrymore's new role as a roving reporter on the magazine show was unveiled this week.
Celebrity Big Brother begins on January 2 on Channel 4 at 9pm.
Terry Lubbock's son Stuart was discovered at Barrymore's Essex home in March 2001, however a lengthy investigation failed to determine any wrongdoing on the presenter's part.
"They are bringing more misery to me by giving him a job as a TV reporter," said Lubbock. "I just want this man to go away and leave my family in peace.
"I will be outside the studios the day it starts - I will not rest until I know what happened to my son and I want Mr Barrymore to tell me all he knows."
Former contestant Barrymore's new role as a roving reporter on the magazine show was unveiled this week.
Celebrity Big Brother begins on January 2 on Channel 4 at 9pm.
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