Angie Bowie has opted to remain in the Celebrity Big Brother house after being told of her ex-husband David Bowie's death.
She entered the house on Tuesday, January 5th and is not due to leave until she wins or is evicted in the coming weeks.
“Following the very sad news of David Bowie’s death, we can now confirm that Angie Bowie has been informed off camera by her representatives,” said a Channel 5 spokesman.
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— U2 (@U2) January 11, 2016Very sorry and sad to say it's true. I'll be offline for a while. Love to all. pic.twitter.com/Kh2fq3tf9m
— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) January 11, 2016January 10 2016 - David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle... https://t.co/ENRSiT43Zy
— David Bowie Official (@DavidBowieReal) January 11, 2016I grew up listening to and watching the pop genius David Bowie. He was a master of re-invention, who kept getting it right. A huge loss.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) January 11, 2016I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016“She has taken the decision to continue in the programme. The decision to remain in the house is entirely her choice, and she has been given the option to leave at any time if she changes her mind. Appropriate support will be available to Angie at any time if needed.”
The couple split in 1980 after 10 years of marriage. They had one son, Duncan Zowie Haywood Jones, whi is now 44.
The 66-year-old former model has spoken about her ex-husband several times since entering the house, and accused him of turning their son against her.
“I don’t see him (Duncan) at all,” she said. “He doesn’t like me. But my daughter loves me, so it’s good.”
On the question of why her son chose not to see her, she said: “I guess David told him not to.”
