Roxanne Pallett caused a storm inside the Celebrity Big Brother house when she accused Ryan Thomas of punching her (Picture: Rex)

The incident involving Ryan Thomas and Roxanne Pallett, which saw him wrongly accused of being a ‘woman beater’, has proven to be one of the most talked-about moment in Celebrity Big Brother ever.

In fact, the incident is the second most complained about to Ofcom in Big Brother history, falling just behind the race row of 2007 between Jade Goody and Shilpa Shetty.

Roxanne and Ryan’s incident all kicked off when Roxanne called Ryan to the kitchen during CBB and, as he greeted her, he appeared to playfully spar with her.

Roxanne was later seen heading into the bedroom and asking Big Brother to call her to the Diary Room, which they do.




In the Diary Room, Roxanne tells Big Brother that she has been badly hurt by Ryan and is upset that he punched her ‘like a boxer would punch a bag’. She tells Big Brother he needs to be reprimanded.

Roxanne Pallett cried in the Diary Room after Ryan Thomas appeared to playfully punch her (Picture: Channel 5)

Big Brother later gives Ryan a formal warning for his behaviour which he accepts, but insists both he and Roxanne knew there was no ‘malice’ intended’.

After dancing, drinking and singing during a party Big Brother then threw for the housemates, Roxanne later goes back to the Diary Room to complain that she cannot sleep knowing Ryan is in the same bedroom as her and that she can’t believe Big Brother is letting Ryan stay in the house.

Big Brother offers Roxanne the opportunity of sleeping on her own in a spare bedroom, which she eventually accepts after worrying that it will mean her housemates put her up for eviction.

CBB fans kicked of after Ryan was given a formal warning (Picture: Channel 5)

The next day, Roxanne told Ben Jardine how Ryan had punched her to deliberately hurt her and this soon began spreading around the house, with Ryan forced to defend himself. However, Big Brother eventually told Dan that if they had any concerns, Ryan would have been removed from the CBB house, leaving housemates to realise that Roxanne must have been exaggerating a minor incident.

The incident saw a flurry of Roxanne’s former colleagues coming forward with their own tales of being accused of wrongdoings by Roxanne.

Former chief crown prosecutor Nazir Afzal also accused of setting back work done by domestic violence charities with her claims.

She has since publicly apologised twice – once on Jeremy Vine and once in a pre-recorded CBB exit interview with Emma Willis.

Furthermore, one week on from her public apologies, she has been defended by TV figures including Piers Morgan and Janet Street Porter, who fear the public outcry is turning into a ‘witch hunt’.

In his exit interview last night, Ryan also declared he would forgive Roxanne if she wanted his forgiveness to enable them both to move on.

Here are all of the allegations that have been made against Roxanne by former colleagues and acquaintances since her stint in the CBB house:

Lucy Pargeter – former Emmerdale colleague

Roxanne (left) played Jo Sugden in Emmerdale while Lucy (right) plays Chas Dingle. The pair worked together in the soap before Roxanne left in 2008 (Picture: Channel 5/ITV)

Former Emmerdale colleague Lucy Pargeter, who plays Chas Dingle, took to Twitter to document events she claimed happened 12 years ago involving Pallett.



During the rant, Lucy branded her as ‘off the scale’ and sarcastically suggested that she get an Oscar for her performance. She added: ‘Thank god people are finally seeing.’

Just watched last nights #cbb …. it’s like watching a throwback to 12 years or so ago !!!!! She said she’s never had a soap award …. give the girl an Oscar !!!!! WTAF !!!!and the vote off ????? ??well done , she’s off the scale !!!! Thank god people are finally seeing ? — lucy pargeter (@lucyparge) September 2, 2018

Just watched the diary room … she needs to be around normal people , or be on rations , she doesn’t need the fame and the fortune ???? ??? — lucy pargeter (@lucyparge) September 2, 2018

Danny Miller – former Emmerdale colleague

Danny Miller has defended Ryan Thomas (Picture: Getty/Channel 5)

Emmerdale star Danny Miller branded Roxanne Palllett a ‘compulsive liar’ following her antics in the Celebrity Big Brother house.

Taking to Twitter, Danny wrote: ‘Roxanne’s a known, compulsive liar. Ryan wouldn’t harm a fly. Horrible, attention seeking little liar.

‘Goes from being upset & in pain to dancing & drinking – to going bed, crying she can’t sleep in the same room as Ryan, to worrying about being nominated? You be the judge #CBB.’

Roxanne’s a known, compulsive liar. Ryan wouldn’t harm a fly. Horrible, attention seeking little liar. Goes from being upset & in pain to dancing & drinking – to going bed, crying she can’t sleep in the same room as Ryan, to worrying about being nominated?You be the judge #CBB — Danny Miller (@DannyBMiller) August 30, 2018

Roxanne Pallett starred in Emmerdale playing the role of Jo Sugden from 2005 to 2008, while Danny joined as Aaron Livesy on the ITV soap in 2008.

Adele Silva – former Emmerdale colleague

Adele Silva said that ‘karma’ had finally caught up with Roxanne Pallett, insisting there is ‘no smoke without fire’ and re-enforcing the accusation that Roxanne made similar ‘exaggerated’ accusations against former colleagues.

Speaking to Fubar radio on Thursday, Adele commented on the 20 plus actors who have spoken about Roxanne’s false abuse claims against Ryan Thomas, revealing that her behaviour has ‘raised alarm bells’ in the past.

The actress said: ‘Sometimes when people come in and they don’t behave like they should and that many people are speaking out about it, then obviously it kind of rings alarm bells.’

Adele worked with Roxanne on Emmerdale (Picture: Rex Features)

Adele, who played Kelly Windsor on and off from 1993 to 2011, tweeted last Thursday to say: ‘Sometimes it takes a long long time to wait for karma or to see what someone’s really capable of – unfortunately good people get caught up in it…’


Roxanne and Adele worked together for three years, while the CBB star played Jo Sugden, eventually leaving in 2008.

Adele continued: ‘When someone has a reputation and they’re been fired from different jobs or lots of people are claiming they’re been bullied or accused of different things, then it’s baffling that I think that person gets employed again and again and again.

‘And then you get to a situation like this and you think this was going to happen at some point.’

She added: ‘I think when 20 plus people speak out about a certain person and they’re probably not that vocal on Twitter anyway then… There’s no smoke without fire.’

The actress went on to say she didn’t think this would be ‘the end of it.’

She had also previously tweeted: ‘Sometimes it takes a long long time to wait for karma or to see what someone’s really capable of – unfortunately good people get caught up in it…’

Sometimes it takes a long long time to wait for karma or to see what someone’s really capable of – unfortunately good people get caught up in it … — Adele Silva (@silvalining_AS) August 31, 2018

Nick Miles – former Emmerdale colleague

Emmerdale star Nick Miles also spoke out about the behaviour of former colleague Roxanne.

Responding to a tweet that alleged ‘no-one spoke up’ before Roxanne’s appearance in CBB, Nick said: ‘They did, which is why I say CBB must have known.

Nick Miles plays Jimmy King while Roxanne Pallett played Jo Sugden (Picture: ITV/Channel 5)

They did, which is why I say CBB must have known. But you don’t get far in my business by slating colleagues, especially ones that throw around accusations. We have to touch each other on stage all the time remember. — Nick Miles (@Nick_Miles_) September 4, 2018

‘You don’t get far in my business by slating colleagues, especially ones that throw around accusations. We have to touch each other on stage all the time remember.’

Rhydian Roberts – former panto colleague

Roxanne and Rhydian were due to star alongside each other once again this December, but she has pulled out of the Cinderella show (Picture: Twitter)

Rhydian Roberts joked about wearing a body-cam when he next shared the stage with Roxanne Pallett, however she has since been sacked from their upcoming panto.


And now it was later revealed that X Factor star Rhydian was similarly accused of ‘hurting’ Roxanne in 2013 and ‘dreaded’ appearing with her in Cinderella this Christmas.

Rhydian has claimed that he was ‘a victim of her exaggerated accusations’ when they appeared in The Rocky Horror Show together, five years before she would admit that she was ‘wrong’ for accusing Ryan Thomas of ‘serious assault’ in Celebrity Big Brother.

On Wednesday morning, as the allegations were published in The Sun, Rhydian said he hoped Roxanne can get the ‘help she needs’ but felt like she’d suffered enough.

‘This story has not come directly from myself,’ he confirmed.

‘I didn’t really want to draw attention to it as I feel Roxanne has suffered enough for her actions lately and the things she accused me of are well in the past.

‘Time is a healer. I just hope she gets the help she needs.’

Thanks Damien.This story has not come directly from myself. I didn’t really want to draw attention to it as I feel Roxanne has suffered enough for her actions lately and the things she accused me of are well in the past. Time is a healer. I just hope she gets the help she needs. https://t.co/kKMrhkITGX — Rhydian Roberts (@RhydianMusic) September 5, 2018

The source told the newspaper that ‘Rhydian was upset by the ordeal,’ which is said to have happened during the 40th anniversary tour of the much-loved show in early 2012.

The insider continued: ‘He told pals he has been a victim of her exaggerated accusations too and was dreading working with her on the pantomime and because he thought it could happen again.’

Roxanne was due to appear in pantomime with Rhydian at the Pomegranate Theatre in Chesterfield until she announced she was stepping down from acting commitments this week, in light of a backlash against her CBB claims.

Rhydian had reportedly threatened to pull out of the performance if she didn’t, previously unaware that they would be sharing the stage again.

‘He was scared to be in the panto with her and if she didn’t drop out, he would,’ the source claims.

Statement from Paul Holman Associates: Roxanne Pallet has today decided to step down from her upcoming role as Cinderella in Chesterfield, in order to take some time out and reflect on recent events. We wish Roxanne the best and will be announcing her replacement in due course. — ChesterfieldTheatres (@Cfieldtheatres) September 4, 2018

Rhydian mocked the former Emmerdale actress on Twitter this week, saying he needs to wear a ‘bodycam’ at all times when they next shared the stage.

Richard Fleeshman – ex-boyfriend

Richard Fleeshman (centre) is Team Ryan (Picture: Rex)

Roxanne Pallett’s ex-boyfriend Richard Fleeshman, who is a pal and former colleague of Ryan Thomas’, liked various tweets from Lucy Mecklenburgh – Ryan’s girlfriend – and Roxanne’s former co-stars including Charly Webb and Danny Miller, all of whom slammed Roxanne for her actions.

Richard and Roxanne dated when Richard was 16 and Roxanne was 23 (Picture: Rex/Shutterstock)

Richard – who dated Roxanne from 2005 to 2007 when he was was just 16 and Roxanne was 23 – also sent a subtweet to Roxanne which read: ‘Here’s the thing… You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.’

Here’s the thing… You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time — Richard Fleeshman (@RFleeshman) August 31, 2018

Sue Jenkins – Richard Fleeshman’s mother

Fleeshman’s mother, Sue Jenkins, also shared her support for Ryan on Twitter, showing clearly they know Roxanne to be an untrustworthy person.

Charley Webb – former Emmerdale colleague

Charley Webb, who plays Debbie Dingle on the soap, tweeted: ‘It’s worrying that someone is allowed to say that about someone and they’re taking it seriously. We’ve just watched it and nothing happened. Outrageous.’

She added: ‘So, all of Roxanne’s social media has been deleted. Says a lot to me. I’ve woken up this morning even more furious for @ryanjamesthomas and all the women who actually do suffer from abuse.

‘It’s not normal behaviour and there needs to be consequences.’

It’s worrying that someone is allowed to say that about someone and they’re taking it seriously. We’ve just watched it and nothing happened. Outrageous. #BB — Charley Webb (@MissCharleyWebb) August 30, 2018

So, all of Roxanne’s social media has been deleted. Says a lot to me. I’ve woken up this morning even more furious for @ryanjamesthomas and all the women who actually do suffer from abuse. It’s not normal behaviour and there needs to be consequences. — Charley Webb (@MissCharleyWebb) August 31, 2018

She then responded to Roxanne Pallett’s apology on the Jeremy Vine show for her behaviour towards Ryan Thomas in the Celebrity Big Brother house by addressing alleged ‘previous allegations over the years’ on Twitter.

Charley shared her doubts at the sincerity of the apology, adding that Roxanne had ‘made other allegations over the years.’

What about all the other accusations you’ve made along the years? Backtracking because no ones on your side. If those cameras hadn’t have been there, he would be finished. End of. #Roxanne — Charley Webb (@MissCharleyWebb) September 3, 2018

After accusing Roxanne of ‘backtracking because no ones on your side (sic)’, Charley later told her to ‘bore off’ after her segment on the Channel 5 programme had ended.

She also pointed out that it seemed that play fighting with Ben Jardine was fine but not with Ryan.

Play fighting with Ben=fine, play fighting with Ryan=not fine. Bore off — Charley Webb (@MissCharleyWebb) September 3, 2018

Sammy Winward – former Emmerdale colleague

Ex-star Sammy Winward, who played Katie Sugden, retweeted Charley’s comment and added: ‘It’s been a long time coming’.

It’s been a long time coming https://t.co/1CNdGFhjIx — Sammy winward (@WinwardSammy) August 31, 2018

On the show Jo and Katie fought over Andy Sugden, with Jo going on to marry him, and their relationship turned abusive.

During Roxanne’s Jeremy Vine apology, Winward tweeted: ‘lies lies lies’.

She later added that the ‘millions of other incidents will never be apologised for.’

Unfortunately the million other incidents will never be apologised for — Sammy winward (@WinwardSammy) September 3, 2018

Connor Byrne – former theatre colleague

Roxanne Pallett’s co-star from her pantomime performance of Jack and The Beanstalk has claimed the actress accused him of violence, comparing his incident to the events on CBB.

Tracey Beaker star Connor Byrne called the incident a ‘carbon copy’ of accusations she made against him at the tail end of 2017.

In a now deleted tweet, obtained by Mirror Online, Connor wrote to his 18,800 followers: ‘Sad to say, from what I’ve heard, I had a very similar experience with this lady last year.

‘I’ve not seen it. Just had a colleague who witness (sic) my encounter where I was falsely accused of violence, contact me and share the event. She doesn’t care about anyone or any consequence, only herself.’

Later, he added: ‘I’ve watched the footage. Carbon copy of my encounter.

Tracey Beaker actor Connor Byrne claims he experienced ‘carbon copy’ of Ryan Thomas attack (Picture: Getty, Rex/Shutterstock)

‘A horrible moment in my life. But even more, a horrible blow to those who need to believed. So much good can be undone by such solipsism.’

Clarifying his comments, he followed: ‘I’ve no desire to add to the opprobrium that will drown Roxanne.

‘The damage her behaviour does to the victims of real violent abuse is the story here.

‘Recounting mine, although hateful, will not help them. Everyone gets found out eventually.’

Roxanne starred alongside Connor and George Sampson in Jack and the Beanstalk (Picture: YouTube)

Interestingly, Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson, who starred alongside Connor and Roxanne as Jack, posted: ‘I’m choosing not to make any comments about Roxanne.’

Sam Attwater – former theatre colleague

Dancing on Ice and Eastenders star Sam Attwater came forward on Twitter with claims that Roxanne Pallett lied about him punching her while on tour.

Sam, who worked with Roxanne on a touring production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, claims that a similar incident occurred between them while touring.

Sam worked with Roxanne on the Rocky Horror Picture Show (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

I can not wait for @bbuk tonight. Im so glad that Roxanne’s true personality is coming out. She did this to me on Rocky Horror tour. Except she hit me and ran off stage saying I’d hit her! She’s not well and shouldn’t be in there. Anyone who has worked with her knows.#dangerous — Sam Attwater (@samattwater) August 31, 2018

Ahead of tonight’s show, he wrote: ‘I cannot wait for @bbuk tonight. Im so glad that Roxanne’s true personality is coming out. She did this to me on Rocky Horror tour. Except she hit me and ran off stage saying I’d hit her!

‘She’s not well and shouldn’t be in there. Anyone who has worked with her knows.’

He later added: ‘I feel incredibly sorry for @ ryanjamesthomas that he can’t escape Roxanne. I was lucky enough to avoid her but he’s stuck in a house with her!

‘I’ve seen all these crocodile tears before. Good thing we are too strong to be beaten down. # GetRoxanneOut’

Kelvin Fletcher – former Emmerdale colleague

Kelvin Fletcher played Roxanne’s on-screen husband Andy Sugden.

In now-deleted tweets, he wrote: ‘She. Is. Evil. #cbb.’

He then added: ‘She’s not “mentally ill” or in need of “help”. That denounces that people with actual mental health issues are as vindictive and menacing as her. They are not. There is a big difference. That was calculated and manipulative beyond belief. Ryan,’ adding a love heart emoji by Ryan’s name.

Chris Bisson – former Emmerdale colleague

Chris has played Jai Sharma since 2009.

So Roxanne has left the building ?

Been exposed & now walked.

No doubt, to dodge the embarrassment of being evicted followed by the utter humiliation of being interviewed by @EmmaWillis

Good riddance #cbb Stay strong @ryanjamesthomas we love you bro ❤ — Chris Bisson (@ChrisBisson) September 1, 2018

Verity Rushworth – former Emmerdale colleague

Verity played Donna Windsor from to 1998 to 2014.

Victoria Hawkins – former Emmerdale colleague

Victoria played Sharon Lambert from 2007 to 2008.

#CBB Roxanne P, still a pathological liar and attention seeking nob I see. — Victoria Hawkins (@hawki_v) August 31, 2018

Michael Keogh – former Emmerdale colleague

Michael played Charlie Sellers from 2003 to 2008.

2. by the despicable & covert behaviour of @RoxannePallett We all have a responsibility to expose lies & manipulative individuals. Having worked with her 10 yrs ago her behaviour is consistent & there is a pattern to it. She needs to be held accountable for her actions/behaviour — Michael Keogh (@tweetkeogh) September 2, 2018

Sheree Murphy – former Emmerdale colleague

So hard to watch.. @ryanjamesthomas is such a lovely genuine man.. so glad we have all seen what really happened.. he is nothing but a gent.. Roxanne on the other hand.. WOW ? https://t.co/huDrRpYZdD — Sheree Murphy (@shereemurphy) September 1, 2018

Daniel Brocklebank – former Emmerdale colleague

Daniel played Ivan Jones in Emmerdale from 2005 to 2006. He now stars as Billy Mayhew in Coronation Street.

Finally the general public are privy to what those of us that were unfortunate enough to work with her in the past already knew.

PS: @ryanjamesthomas is a lovely chap.#karma #CBB — Daniel Brocklebank (@Dan_Brocklebank) August 31, 2018

Sophie Banks – fellow school pupil

Roxanne was also accused of making one woman’s life ‘miserable’ during their time at school.

Outed by Sophie Banks as a ‘bully’, the physiotherapist alleged that Roxanne’s behaviour towards her was so bad that she was forced to leave the educational institute, located in Carlisle.

As footage of Ryan breaking down over her accusations aired on TV, Sophie tweeted: ‘So 24 years ago I was bullied at school and left because it was so bad. Today the entire nation sees my school bully’s true colours.’

She then added: ‘Yes I was in school with her in Carlisle until I left as she made my life miserable. I havnt been watching it but it appears she hasn’t changed much [sic].’

Hours after Sophie made her allegations about Roxanne, the former Emmerdale star quite the CBB house.

So 24 years ago I was bullied at school and left because it was so bad. Today the entire nation sees my school bully’s true colours. #cbb #Roxanne #karma — Sophie Banks (@Physioholic) August 31, 2018

Yes I was in school with her in Carlisle until I left as she made my life miserable. I havnt been watching it but it appears she hasn’t changed much. — Sophie Banks (@Physioholic) August 31, 2018

Ryan Thomas and Roxanne Pallett: A brief history Roxanne Pallett and Ryan Thomas knew each other before they entered the Celebrity Big Brother house. It turns out, Roxanne and Ryan have reportedly been harbouring a secret feud that goes back over a decade. And apparently it all comes down to one of the most simple things ever – a dress. Roxanne Pallett and Ryan Thomas didn’t meet for the first time in Celebrity Big Brother (Picture: REX) According to the Daily Star, back in the day Ryan called Roxanne in a bid to stop her from making the ultimate fashion faux-pas – arriving at the British Soap Awards in the same dress as someone from Corrie. Emmerdale star Roxanne, though, didn’t take the news too kindly, and as a result the pair butted heads as she refused to change her outfit. This is the gown Roxanne wore to the British Soap Awards in 2007 (Picture: Getty)

Roxanne Pallett at the British Soap Awards in 2007 (Picture: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock) The paper’s source told them: ‘Ryan felt like he was doing the right thing by trying to look out for his friend. But Roxanne was surprised by the way he dealt with it. She didn’t like his tone and refused to do what he’d asked.’ The gown Roxanne wore to the British Soap Awards in 2006 – it is not clear which year they clashes over her chosen dress (Picture: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock) Roxanne’s fiance Lee Walton has spoken out about this incident while she has been in the CBB house. Speaking to new! magazine, he said: ‘Roxanne said Ryan rang her and told her, “Don’t wear that dress tonight.” She was obviously pissed off. Ryan, pictured here as Jason Grimshaw in Coronation Street, reportedly thought he was doing the right thing (Picture: Channel 5) But Lee added: ‘Roxanne wore the dress anyway and was photographed in it and was all over the front pages. I think after that they haven’t spoken.’ After the British Soap Awards incident, however, things got more complicated when Ryan saw Roxy on a night out – and thought she was chatting up a guy while she was in a relationship with his pal and co-star, Richard Fleeshman. Richard Fleeshman and Roxanne Pallet dated between 2006 and 2007 (Picture: Tomos Brangwyn/WireImage) Roxanne was furious she’d been painted out to be something she wasn’t. ‘Ryan warned Richard that he thought Roxanne was up to no good, which wasn’t true. Roxanne was furious she’d been painted out to be something she wasn’t,’ the source said. ‘In one conversation she asked Ryan, “why are you interfering?”,’ added the source. ‘Ryan then told her not to speak to him. Things didn’t improve after that.’ Roxanne and Richard, who starred in Corrie with Ryan as Harris, started dating in 2006 after meeting on Soapstar Superstar. He was 16 and she was 22. They split in 2007. Roxanne pictured on the CBB launch night (Picture: Channel 5) You can see how all of the evicted housemates have reacted to the ‘punch’ footage right here.

Roxanne's statements and apologies While she was inside the CBB house, Roxanne’s reps released the following statement: ‘Roxanne has no contact with the outside world to make her own statement, however we do know that Roxanne has worked closely with various domestic violence charities due to being a victim of domestic violence herself. ‘She would be very upset to find out she may have caused offence to others who have been through the same. ‘We can’t make any more comment at present until such time as Roxanne is out of the Big Brother house and is able to address this situation herself.’ On the Jeremy Vine show on Monday 3 September, Roxanne said: ‘When I look back on that footage, as soon as I left the house… I got it wrong. Everything in that house becomes heightened, a look, an action, a comment. All I can say is in the moment, it felt worse than it was. ‘It was the word deliberately that I regret, massively. ‘I massively apologise to not only Ryan, but his friends, his family, his fans, every single person who watched that and who justifiably saw an overreaction to what wasn’t a malicious act. Because I am sensitive, I mistook what was playful. ‘There was no malicious intention behind that, and that is what I apologise for because I shouldn’t have questioned his motivation. I got it wrong.’ And on the allegations that have been made against her by former co-stars, she added: ‘I think we all make friends and enemies along the way in life and in jobs and unfortunately, when you make mistakes, there’s a lot of people that want to contribute to the backlash. I’m heartbroken.’ During her CBB exit interview with Emma Willis on Monday 3 September, Roxanne said: ‘I’m the most hated woman in Britain. ‘It’s a lot. It’s a lot to deal with. It’s the title I feel everyone’s giving me at the moment and all I can do is own it and accept it and apologise and try and take each day now better in all those things I’m realising. ‘I feel devastated. It cripples me with embarrassment and shame that I could’ve put someone in that position – seeing Ryan in the diary room distressed…’ On Tuesday 4 September, one day after her two apologies on TV aired, her camp said: ‘We and Roxanne have decided today that she will be stepping down from her position at Minster FM, and from her upcoming role as Cinderella in Chesterfield. ‘Roxanne will not be undertaking any more media interviews and will now be taking some time away.’

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