Big Brother's Lily shocked her fellow housemates during Wednesday night's episode by revealing the hilarious reason she applied for the ITV show - and it's all down to an ex-lover.
The 20-year-old Chinese takeaway worker from Warrington shared the what prompted her to take the leap and become part of the original social experiment.
Lily was chatting to barber Dean, 35, and NHS administrator Martha, 26, about Taylor Swift when the 'iconic' admission came to light.
Dean commented: 'I've never been a Taylor fan,' with Lily chiming in with: 'I didn't until my break up and then it really helped me.'
Big Brother's Lily shocked her fellow housemates during Wednesday night's episode by revealing the hilarious reason she applied for the ITV show - and it's all down to an ex-lover
Lily was chatting to barber Dean, 35, and NHS administrator Martha, 26, (above) about Taylor Swift when the 'iconic' admission came to light
She continued: 'The reason why I went on the show is because this is his favourite show.'
Martha opened her mouth in shock and gasped: 'F*** off, really?,' with Dean laughing: 'Imagine!'
Lily explained: 'So I found out that he was dating me and another girl at the same time. I thought, go on his favourite show.'
Impressed, Martha added: 'That is so iconic mate honestly,' before they switched to another topic of conversation.
Big Brother fans rushed to X to react to the funny moment and declare Lily a 'Queen' and a 'genius,' writing:
'He cheated on me so I went on his fave show. Lily is sending me x #BBUK'
'Lily coming into Big Brother because it's her cheating ex's favourite show? OH WHAT A QUEEN ! #BBUK'
'LILY IS THE WINNER #bbuk gal went on her to mess with her ex who cheated on her. I f****** love her.'
'LILY GOING ON HER EX BOYFRIENDS FAVOURITE SHOW OUT OF SPITE IS MY EVERYTHINGGGG LMFAOOOO #BBUK'
Lily explained: 'So I found out that he was dating me and another girl at the same time. I thought, go on his favourite show'
Martha opened her mouth in shock and gasped: 'F*** off, really?,' with Dean laughing: 'Imagine!'
Big Brother fans rushed to X to react to the funny moment and declare Lily a 'Queen' and a 'genius'
''The reason I'm on the show is because this is his favourite show.' Lily talking about her ex… this is a level of petty that I can respect. Crown. Her. #BBUK'
'Lily is so accidentally iconic. It's everything. I am in no way surprised she came on this show to ruin her skeezy ex's evening viewing. He cheats on you with a girl you cheat on him with his favourite programme. It's genius. Pure genius. #bbuk'
'#BBUK Lily went on BB because it's her cheating Ex favourite show. Savagely iconic.'
'obsessed with lily going on her ex's favourite show for the ultimate revenge #BBUK'
'And as always my opinion has changed instantly. Lily is now iconic. Auditioning for your Ex's favourite TV show and getting on it. I know he's sick #BBUK'
During her VT, Lily affirmed that she had 'never heard' of Big Brother, only that it was her ex-boyfriend's favourite.
She said: 'When we broke up, I saw the advert and I thought I'm going to apply for his favourite TV show and get on it - I didn't think I would. I also think it will be a cool experience'.
It comes after Big Brother fans were left in hysterics after Lily entered the house screaming like a banshee, leaving Segun 'quivering with fear' during Tuesday's episode.
Big Brother fans were left in hysterics on Tuesday after Lily entered the house screaming like a banshee, leaving Segun 'quivering with fear'
Lily's extreme reaction left one housemate in particular 'terrified', with fans noticing Segun's hands shaking as they claimed he thought she was 'possessed'
The extreme reaction left one housemate in particular 'terrified', with fans noticing Segun's hands shaking as they claimed he thought she was 'possessed'.
'The quivering hand?! Lily has Segun afraid for his LIFE,' one fan wrote on X.
Others added: 'Segun's mortified face look as Lily enters the house has us screaming,';
'The contrast between the shivers from Segun and then Lily's excited screaming, it's like a horror movie sequence,';
'Segun thinking Lily is possessed and started praying,'; 'Segun is about to take his Bible and exorcise Lily,';
'WHY DID MY GUY LOOK TERRIFED FOR HIS LIFE WHEN LILY CAME IN IM ACTUALLY CRACKING UP,';
'Segun's reaction to Lily entering the house had me creased with laughter. He was fear personified in that moment!';
'CATCHING UP ON BIG BROTHER FROM TONIGHT AND SEGUNS REACTION TO LILY SCREAMING HAS ME P***ING MYSELF,';
'Segun visibly shaking when Lily walked onto the house has killed me,'; 'Segun looked terrified when Lily came in screaming.'
Big Brother continues on Thursday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX
