McCririck advises Barrymore on Celeb BB

John McCririck has warned Michael Barrymore not to break down when he appears on Celebrity Big Brother.

The 65-year-old provoked outrage with his misogynistic rants and insults when he appeared on the show last year.

"The producers would love Barrymore to break down," McCririck told The Mirror. "They won't be telling him not to talk about anything, but will edit out anything legally dodgy. I would have thought Michael has been through so much he will know that this is his one last chance."

He added: "A lot of people are disgusted with him and it's quite right that that should be reflected. But I hope there is not a campaign against him because the man has suffered enough."

Despite the angry reaction Barrymore's appearance has already provoked, the betting expert tipped him for success on the show. "I think that with Michael's quick repartee alongside his recent downfall it will make rivetting viewing," he said. "He could be the life and soul of the show. But he has so much emotion to unleash. It could all burst out."