Surprise BB eviction for Heaton

Michelle Heaton left the Big Brother house to a mixed reception

Singer Michelle Heaton became the fourth contestant to leave the Celebrity Big Brother house after a surprise eviction.

Viewers spared TV presenter Ulrika Jonsson in a vote between the two.

News of Heaton's eviction was sprung as the housemates began watching a film they had created about their time in the house.

Her departure leaves seven celebrities battling to win the series, which ends on Friday.

The former Liberty X singer had earlier said she wanted to leave before Friday's final show. During her two weeks in the house, she has had a number of run-ins with American rapper Coolio, whom she had accused of showing a bullying attitude towards her.