Typical Tory: EX Tory MP blames women for Weinstein abuse
'Celebrity Big Brother': Ann Widdecombe Faces Victim-Blaming Backlash Over Harvey Weinstein Comments Ann Widdecombe and Amanda Barrie had only been in the ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ for a few hours when they faced their first backlash over comments made about sexual assault allegations levelled at Harvey Weinstein. Viewers have accused the pair of victim blaming after claiming the Hollywood producer’s alleged victims had a “choice” in the situations they found themselves in. During a conversation on Wednesday (3 January) night’s show, ex-‘Coronation Street’ star Amanda argued: “When it comes to the Harvey Weinstein bit, I think someone should have said, it’s not really worth it, darling. I’d rather not get the part.” Former Tory MP Ann concurred, saying: “I tend to agree. There was a choice there,” Ann concurred. Amanda continued: ”[Sexual favours] were always indicated, but if you’re stupid enough to go to bed with someone because you want the part, you just do...