Chris Hughes hits back at Ella Rae Wise's 'game player' accusations on CBB final

has hit back at accusation that he started a friendship with as he would "benefit" from it. On Friday night, Celebrity hosts and announced the star as the celebrity who came in sixth place in the live final.

During his time on the show, fans watched as he grew a close bond with American singer JoJo. Not only did they spend a lot of time cuddling in bed, they also gave each other massages, dance lessons, and were generally very touchy-feely with each other. While some loved the friendship, many found is uncomfortable and complained about it on social media.

It seemingly even made as she claimed on multiple occasions that Chris was a "game player" and was friends with JoJo as he could "benefit" from her.

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When host Will relayed what Ella said to them about the friendship, Chesney Hawkes quickly said: "That wasn't that case," while Chris defended himself as he questioned why he "wouldn't want to get along with people".

He said to the hosts and the audience: "Why would I not want to get on with people when I’m in the house and everyone will naturally bond with somebody so if I want to spend time with someone who makes me feel like I’m at home, makes me feel happy, makes me forget that I’m filming at TV show.

"I'm having fun, I’ll do that and likewise with her. It’s just a friendship that’s only going to get stronger."

On Tuesday's Late and Live, Ella revealed why she struggled to get along with Chris in the house. As host Will revealed she and former star Chris had "metaphorically kissed and made up", Ella revealed just why she clashed with her fellow reality TV star during her time on the show.

"It's just I can spot a game player a mile off," Ella

In her chat with and immediately after leaving the famous house, Ella, 24, and JoJo Siwa.

Speaking about Chris, she confessed: "I just feel like he never took the time out to get to know me as a person. At the end of the day it is what it is."

She added: "I had a bit of outside information before I came into the house," before saying she thought he'd be more willing to get to know her.

Prior to the triple eviction, Ella had nominated Chris, claiming she'd had been told he "likes to play a massive game".

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