Celebrity Big Brother fans 'work out' reason for Fern Britton's feud with Nikita Kuzmin

Celebrity Big Brother fans have claimed they've 'worked out' the reason for Fern Britton and Nikita Kuzmin's feud following more awkward scenes between the pair. Things have been a bit tense between the broadcaster and Strictly Come Dancing star.

A few days ago viewers of the ITV reality show questioned if they'd missed something or whether a crucial scene had been removed as the first sense of a disagreement between Fern and Nikita emerged.

During a challenge in Big Brother's twisted fairytale taks, Nikita was asked how many times he had nominated former This Morning star Fern so far. He confirmed it had been three times and Fern seemed upset to find out the news. Nikita laughed at the uncomfortable admission but said at least he'd been 'consistent' in his views.

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But it was later when Fern, 66, tried to speak to they 26-year-old dancer as they peeled potatoes and he didn't seem keen and dismissed the conversation, that viewers flocked to social media to question what had gone on between the pair.

Now though, further friction appears to have emerged between the pair. During Tuesday night's (March 19) visit to the famous house Fern said to Nikita: "You and I get on alright when we're playing games," before asking: "Can I tell you? How old are you now?"

He confirmed he was 26 but Fern couldn't help but reply: "When you’re 66, you’ll have exactly the same brain which is why you have to understand that I’ve still got a 26 year old brain." A confiused Nikita then asked what she meant to which Fern said: "You shouldn’t be