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Celebrity Big Brother viewers have slammed Ann Widdecombe for her 'absolutely disgusting' views on gay marriage.

During a fairly civilised discussion about "marriage equality" - the former MP said marriage was "between a man and a woman".

Furious CBB fans blasted 'homophobic' Ann after she debated with drag queen Shane Gilberto Jenek about the definition of marriage.

Shane, also known as Courtney Act, said he "respected" Ann's right to have an opinion but completely disagreed with her controversial views.

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Shane won immunity in the task and joined the women for cocktails, then asked Ann why she voted against pro-LGBT legislation in parliament.

Ann said: "Well you call it marriage equality I call it the redefinition of marriage. If marriage suddenly is no longer between a man and a women, and it's between a man and a man or a woman and a woman, then why not between one man and two women? Why not polygamy?"

Shane kept calm and argued that marriage has been redefined man times throughout history.

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Not backing down, Ann said: "Marriage is a civil institution that is defined by parliament. If people want to change that I’ve got to be persuaded it's a good idea and I’m not."

Transgender newsreader India Willoughby said if two people love each other it does impact on anyone else and asked why there was a fuss over a "word".

"It's not just a word," said Ann. "It's an institution set up for the stability of society which has been with us for centuries. Marriage is a man and a woman."

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She then argued with Rachel Johnson over the legal age of consent for homosexual men.

Taking to the Diary Room, Shane said it was good to have a "civilised conversation" with Ann.

He said: "I like that you can have a civilised conversation with someone who has a different opinion to yourself. I respect her right to have her opinions."

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Celebrity Big Brother viewers took to Twitter to blast Ann for her opinions.

One viewer said: "These misogynistic and LGBTQphobic celebrities should not be allowed this platform to promote these old fashioned ideologies and attitudes"

Another added: "Ann's views are absolutely disgusting"

A third said: "Ann widdecombe- hope there are less disgustingly homophobic people in parliament today"

* Celebrity Big Brother airs every night on Channel 5 at 9.00pm