Big Brother VIP stars revealed their soft sides on Wednesday night’s show after being given messages from home.
Jessika Power, Ellie Gonsalves and Imogen Anthony all broke down in tears when they were surprised with video calls from their loved ones.
But it was Thomas Markle Jr, 55, who had his housemates touched after a short video from his father Thomas was played.
Emotional: Big Brother VIP star Thomas Markle Jr wept after receiving a video message by his father during Wednesday’s Big Brother VIP episode
“I have grown closer to my father over the past three years …’ Thomas said in front Big Brother, right before his message was played.
“Hey Thomas. I just wanted to tell you that I’m sending my best wishes for your show. His father said that he hoped he would do well. The vision was displayed on large screens.
“I hope you’ll remember it’s just a show. I’m looking forward to seeing your back when you return.”
Touching moment: Thomas Markle Jr, 55, had his housemates touched after a short video from his father Thomas was played during the episode
Big Brother Outpouring
Thomas said later that his father is very important to him.
Thomas said, “He has a great heart. He does,” before wiping away a tear.
‘The one thing that he wants is that bond back with Meghan again and he wants to see his grandson Archie and granddaughter Lili… it would be so amazing just to reset.’
Good intentions: ‘He’s got a good heart, he does,’ Thomas told Big Brother in the diary room
Thomas said that it would make a huge difference if people could come together and forget the past.
He said, “We are all one family” and added that he would be happy to witness it happen.
Big Brother VIP is continuing Monday at 7.30pm, Channel Seven
Thomas said that the only thing he wanted was to reunite with Meghan and that he would like to be able see Archie, his grandson, and Lili. Resetting would be amazing.