Meghan Markle’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr. is rumored to be joining Big Brother VIP in Australia.
The speculations started after Thomas Markle was, reportedly, photographed arriving in Australia. And he’s currently quarantining in preparation for his TV stint.
According to New Idea, Thomas was tapped to join the hit reality TV show after British presenter Katie Hopkins was removed from Big Brother VIP after she mocked the quarantine rules in the country.
Thomas Markle Jr. cast in ‘Big Brother VIP’ as replacement
Other than Thomas, Married at First Sight star Jessika Power has also been tapped to join the reality TV show.
“Jess has had a reality TV opportunity thrown at her every month for the past year, but for one reason or another they’ve fallen over. She jumped at the chance to do Big Brother. She’s seen what Martha Kalifatidis has done with her brand and is out for blood. She wants to be the MAFS queen bee. Jess is ready to reinvent herself on the show,” the source said.
Caitlyn Jenner also part of the reality TV show
Caitlyn Jenner has also been confirmed to take part in Big Brother VIP. However, Australians are not thrilled that she’s in the country.
After all, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum was photographed smoking a cigarette before throwing the butt outside where people are walking.
Thomas Markle Jr. blames Meghan Markle for his homelessness
Meanwhile, Markle’s brother also made headlines recently after he continued to lambast the Duchess of Sussex during his interviews.
In March, Thomas even went as far as blaming Prince Harry’s wife for his homelessness.
While speaking with New Idea, he said that it has become very difficult for him to find a job and Markle is to blame.
“I am homeless and could have been under a bridge with a cardboard sign begging for money, but thankfully my mum has taken me in. With everything going on currently, with them leaving the palace and doing things for money, it makes them hypocrites because we, the family, have all been blamed for making money, and now they’re doing the same thing. The only difference is we’re all broke,” Thomas Markle said.
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