Is Michael Fabricant wearing a wig on Celebrity Big Brother?
7 April 2025, 21:00 | Updated: 11 April 2025, 17:44
What's going on with Sir Michael Fabricant's hair? Is he wearing a wig? Here's what he's said.
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Things might get a little bit political on this year's Celebrity Big Brother as this year's house is set to become home to former Conservative MP Sir Michael Fabricant. Michael is set to join the likes of JoJo Siwa and Jack P. Shepherd on this year's CBB.
While many would argue the former politician is best known for serving as Tory MP between 1992 and 2024, some would argue his hair alone has garnered him the title of celebrity.
Michael, who lost his seat in the House of Commons last year, has caused quite the debate when it comes to head of blonde locks. So, is it his hair or is it a wig?
Here's what he's revealed...
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Does Michael Fabricant wear a wig?
Michael wasted no time addressing the topic of his hair in his intro for CBB. He said people often wonder if it's his own hair and he joked: "Well it is, I can show you the receipt."
So, it appears Michael is now admitting to wearing a wig whereas in the past he said he'd had some "enhancements" but was not wearing a wig.
When asked if he was wearing a wig in 2014, Michael told The Mirror: "It’s a lot more complicated than that." When pushed he said: "Okay, all I will admit to is that there is some, but only some, enhancement of the follicular area."
Even back then, his reply did not shut down conversation about him possibly wearing as wig with MP Huw Merriman spotted on camera in 2019 saying, "It’s definitely a wig" to fellow Conservative Kelly Tolhurst in parliament.
What's more, during a 2017 appearance on Celebrity First Dates for Stand Up To Cancer, Michael's date Jan commented on his sexuality, where he then described himself as "probably bisexual".
She insisted "the wig is a bit of a giveaway" and told him to "get rid of it". In response, Michael said: "My hair is me". He then called her out for the rude comment and countered: "I won’t discuss your breasts if you promise not to discuss my hair."
While Michael isn't married he calls Sir Andy Street, who is a Tory MP, his 'life partner'.
Why does Michael Fabricant wear a wig?
Speaking to Patsy Palmer on CBB, the Eastenders icon asked Michael directly why he wore a wig.
While Michael appeared a little shocked by her directness, as he admitted he doesn’t like talking about his wig, he said: “I just have always had long blonde hair so I just feel comfortable”.
Patsy continued: “Yeah, so not because you are bald or?…” to which Michael replied: “No not particularly no, just because I'm... I don't particularly like talking about it but it's just how I want to be. It's part of me.”
And it seems like it was a bit of a sore spot for Michael, as later on in the diary room when asked who he wanted to nominate for eviction, he told Big Brother: “I really have found it very hard but I'm going to nominate Patsy.
“She asked me something about ‘Why do I wear a wig?’ and you know, I'm not saying it is a wig, actually, but what I am saying is I found it slightly awkward being asked about it. I just don't like my hair being raised.
“People have, you know, sensitivities and that's my sensitivity. Look, we're all human. I'm more human than most.”
What did Michael Fabricant's hair look like before?
Below is a picture of Michael in 2000.
No doubt Michael's time on CBB will raise more suspicions on whether or not he wears a wig. So, what do you think? Wig or not?
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