Summary

• Gary Goldsmith, known as Kate Middleton's "bad uncle," was evicted first from Celebrity Big Brother UK.
• Gary expressed for Kate Middleton and Prince William during his brief stint on the show.
• The royal family remains silent on Gary's participation in the show, but they were likely relieved by his early exit.

Amid questions about Kate Middlton's health and whereabouts, her uncle, Gary Goldsmith, has been competing on Celebrity Big Brother UK. The series first premiered in 2001 and premiered its twenty-third season on March 4, 2024. Competing against Gary, this season's celebrities include TV personality Sharon Osborn, Love Island UK star Ekin-Su CulCuloglu, and actor Bradley Riches.

Gary ed the cast of Celebrity Big Brother UK in its new season, which began airing on the ITV network on Monday night, competing against a dozen other celebrity contestants. The show will run for a total of 19 days and comes at a sensitive time for the royal family, considering Kate's health issue, along with King Charles' recent cancer diagnosis. Will the self-described "bad uncle" embarrass his royal niece, or will he make the family proud?

What We Know About Gary Goldsmith

The Royal "Buncle"

The 58-year-old Gary is the youngest brother of Kate's mom, Carole Middleton, and refers to himself as the "buncle" or "bad uncle." Starting from humble beginnings in West London, he worked at a tech recruitment firm until he sold his shares and made a fortune in 2005. He then lived a lavish lifestyle, which included buying property in Ibiza and an island in the Mediterranean. “I often read that people think I’m [...] a bad boy,” Gary said in his introduction video. “It’d be lovely to put the record straight, but winding people up is probably my favorite hobby.”

“I’m an absolute nightmare to live with. There’s a reason I’ve had four wives.”

In his intro video, Gary went on to say, “I’m an absolute nightmare to live with. There’s a reason I’ve had four wives.” According to the Daily Mail, Gary pleaded guilty to assaulting, Julie-Ann Goldsmith, his fourth wife, after a 2017 drunken argument. He was fined about $6000 and sentenced to 12 months of community service. Women’s Aid, a charity ing domestic violence survivors, put out a statement criticizing the decision to include Gary in the house.

Gary's Big Brother Journey

He's Got Kate's Back

In his Celebrity Big Brother UK introduction video, Gary said that his niece Kate, whom he referred to as “the future queen of our country,” is “simply perfect.” He added, “It’s difficult to get hold of Kate at the best of times, and she’s got children, and I love the fact that she’s putting family first.

According to the ITV network, Gary also said that he believes Kate and her husband, Prince William, are both "the savior of the royal family.”

Does Gary Goldsmith Win Celebrity Big Brother UK?

Definitely Not

The first eviction on this season of Celebrity Big Brother UK took place on Friday, March 8, pitting Gary against The Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Lauren Simon. After putting it to a public vote, Gary was the first player evicted from this season's game. He played for a total of five days, always had his royal niece's back, and finished this chapter in his life, telling producers on his way out that he had the "best best best of times" on the show.

Celebrity Big Brother UK Nominations For Elimination:

Has The Royal Family Commented?

A Royal Relief

Though the royal family has no comment on the fact that Kate's uncle, Gary, was appearing on Celebrity Big Brother UK, they must be relieved that he was eliminated. When Gary first entered the house, host AJ Odudu asked him if Kate would be watching the show. “If she is, it’ll be behind a sofa, I guess,” he responded.

“Which sofa though? Where’s the sofa?” the hosts followed up, referring to Kate's recent absence from the public eye. “It’ll be a nice one, in a nice house, I can guarantee that,” Gary replied, clearly unwilling to take the bait. For that reason, his appearance on the show wasn't a total disaster for Gary or the royal family.

Celebrity Big Brother UK airs six nights a week, from Sunday through Friday at 9 p.m. EDT on ITV1 and ITVX.

Sources: Women's Aid, ITV, Daily Mail