Remember Angie Bowie’s unforgettable “David’s dead” moment on Celebrity Big Brother? Danniella Westbrook is now calling that reaction “dramatic,” even suggesting she’d throw a party! This isn’t just about a TV moment; it’s a look into a complex past. Was Angie truly being dramatic, or was her unique response understandable given the circumstances?

In a surprising new development years after the initial incident, former Celebrity Big Brother contestant Danniella Westbrook has openly criticized Angie Bowie’s widely discussed reaction to the news of her ex-husband, music legend David Bowie’s death. Westbrook, a fellow housemate from the January 2016 series, described Angie’s on-screen response as “dramatic,” reigniting conversations around the highly emotional moment that captivated viewers.

The revelation of David Bowie’s passing occurred while Angie Bowie was secluded in the Celebrity Big Brother house. Despite the actual informing of Angie being kept off-screen, her subsequent reaction was broadcast, showing a bewildered and somewhat detached response to the life-altering news. This immediate aftermath set the stage for one of the season’s most memorable, and often misunderstood, exchanges.

Moments after processing the news, Angie famously confided in fellow housemate Tiffany Pollard with the stark declaration, “David’s dead.” This cryptic statement, without the crucial context, inadvertently led Tiffany to believe that their ailing housemate, David Gest, had passed away, triggering a chaotic and outrage-filled misunderstanding among the housemates that quickly went viral.

Angie soon clarified the situation, explaining that she was referring to her ex-husband, David Bowie, not a current housemate. This clarification diffused the immediate tension but left many viewers pondering the nature of her reaction and the complexities of her relationship with the iconic musician, whom she had not seen in decades.

Danniella Westbrook recently weighed in on the 2016 event, expressing her strong opinion that Angie’s reaction was indeed “dramatic.” Westbrook provocatively stated that had she received similar news about an ex-husband, particularly one with whom she had a contentious past regarding child custody, she “would’ve thrown a party,” highlighting a stark contrast in emotional responses.

However, it is crucial to note that historical records clarify the custody arrangements of Angie and David Bowie’s son, Duncan Jones (then known as Zowie Bowie). Following their divorce in 1980, David Bowie was granted custody of their then eight-year-old son, with Duncan spending school holidays with Angie until their contact eventually ceased. This detail reframes Westbrook’s comments about David “taking” their child.

Angie Bowie herself has spoken extensively about her strained relationship with Duncan, revealing in 2010 that a reconciliation was unlikely, having not seen him since he was 13. She recounted brief contact between Duncan and her daughter, Stasha, but described both her son and ex-husband as “cold” for cutting her off, underscoring a profound and enduring estrangement.

The intricate history between Angie and David Bowie began when they met in her youth, marrying in 1970. Their marriage lasted a decade, concluding in divorce in 1980. At the time of David’s death in 2016, Angie had not had any contact with him for a staggering four decades, adding a layer of historical distance to her televised reaction and the subsequent commentary from former co-stars.