Big Brother’s Ali reveals secret heartache as she opens up about her sibling’s tragic suicide
BIG Brother’s Ali revealed her secret heartache as she opened up about her sibling’s tragic suicide.
The forensic psychologist, 38, spoke to Martha, 26, about her loss in the garden during tonight’s episode of the ITV show.
Viewers saw Ali speaking to her housemates about being neurodivergent at the start of this evening’s instalment.
After they had all left, Ali and Martha spoke some more about the topic, which led on to the Leicester-based star to talk about her late brother.
Martha told Ali that she thought it was nice she felt safe enough to share such a big part of her with them.
Ali said: “It’s important for you guys to know because sometimes it can come across as a bit rude.
“I do sometimes slop off on my own…”
She added: My brother was really unwell in his life, with like mental health problems and he was on the autistic spectrum and he had ADHD.
“I think since he’s died, I mean, me and my sister, like my family, we worked really hard to understand him and support him anyway.
“Since he’s died there’s been this almost like extra pressure to make sense of things and understand.”
Martha then asked how he died, to which Ali said: “He took his life.”
She continued: “These things, they are important to talk about.
“Last year I was living in a fug of sadness, only this year where i was like f*** it.
“I’m going to do everything that I can do in my life. “
Fans rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter to share the love.
One wrote: “I love Ali she’s been so open about her ADHD and about her brother ! What a nice moment between her and Martha.”
Big Brother 2024 cast
A brand new batch of Big Brother housemates are living it up in the famous compound.
Meet the cast of the 2024 series:
- Rosie, 29, dental assistant from Cornwall.
- Emma, 53, aesthetics business owner from Altrincham.
- Segun, 25, charity videographer from Watford.
- Nathan, 24, pork salesman from Dumfries.
- Daze, 24, climate activist from London.
- Khaled, 23, sales manager from Manchester.
- Martha, 26, NHS administrator from Scarborough.
- Lily, 20, Chinese takeaway server from Warrington.
- Ali, 30, Forensic psychologist from London.
- Thomas, 20 amputee footballer from Carlisle.
- Ryan, 28, marketing and events from Stockport.
- Hannah, 24, HR consultant from West London.
- Izaaz, 29, sales consultant from London.
- Sarah, 27, spa account manager from Shrewsbury.
- Marcello, 34, youth mentor from East London.
- Dean, 35, barber from East London
Another added: “protect ali at all costs.”
“I think people are forgetting that Big Brother isn’t just about drama, it’s about trying to confine yourself with strangers and learn about each other and how different everyone is. Ali is such a breath of fresh air for this #bbuk,” a third chimed in.
Speaking about her job before heading into the house, Ali said: “It’s not your everyday, typical 9-5 office job.
“It’s quite difficult, it’s quite demanding and I work in highly stressful situations.
“But I’m quite chilled and probably don’t look like the sort of person who can hold my own – in a prison for example.”
Despite the intensity of her 9-5 job, she said that she feels that she is “understanding” and “caring”.