Kate Middleton’s uncle, Gary Goldsmith, has sparked controversy with his appearance on the latest season of Celebrity Big Brother U.K. due to his history of domestic abuse. Goldsmith, 58, was arrested in October 2017 for assaulting his fourth wife, Julie-Ann Brown, during an argument outside their London home. The incident involved Goldsmith punching his wife in the face, causing her to hit her head on the ground. He later pleaded guilty, was fined $6,000, and received a 12-month community order with 20 sessions of rehabilitation. Goldsmith and Brown are now divorced.
Women’s Aid, a U.K. charity working to end domestic abuse, expressed disappointment with Goldsmith's inclusion on the reality show. The charity criticized the production team for lacking awareness of the impact such casting choices have on survivors of domestic abuse. They urged the producers to consider the message sent to viewers, particularly women who have experienced abuse.
