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Michael Barrymore is at the thick of conflict again after the father of Stuart Lubbock who died in the TV star’s pool is outraged that he has been given a new job as ‘roving reporter’ on Celebrity Big Brother.

Terry Lubbock, 65, has criticised Channel 4 bosses for allowing the comedian to appear on the Little Brother spin off show.

Barrymore begins his new role on the 2nd of January where he will hook up with his E4 counterpart, George Lamb.

Channel 4 responded by saying, “As one who knows what its like to live in the Big Brother House, Michael will be able to offer his thoughts on how his fellow celebs are fairing as well as becoming BBLBs very own celeb task tester and on the street reporter.”

But Stuart’s father is reeling at Barrymore’s chance at TV stardom again, after his son was found dead in the star’s swimming pool in March 2001 in Essex.

Terry was already devastated recently after learning that the second inquest into his son’s death was not going ahead, regardless of the fact the Essex Police had uncovered evidence to suggest an unlawful killing.

Now, the grieving father faces another blow as Barrymore steps into the limelight again.

Talking from his home in Harlow, Essex, Terry said, “I’m absolutely disgusted, sickened and appalled. It was bad enough when Channel 4 brought Barrymore back from exile in New Zealand in 2006 to appear on Celebrity Big Brother.

“That really upset me - I didn’t feel he deserved to be paid to be on TV.

“Now they are bringing more misery to me by giving him a job as a TV reporter. I just want this man to go away and leave my family in peace.

“Why should he be allowed to get on with his life and career while I’ve still got to struggle with knowing that no one has been brought to justice for my son’s death?”

Barrymore starred in Celebrity Big Brother in 2006, but he lost out to first prize to now infamous Essex girl Chantelle Houghton.

The investigation into Stuart’s death was being freshly looked at by Essex Police, and chief investigating officer, Detective Superintendent Gareth Wilson commented that he was of the opinion the father of two suffered a vicious attack before his body ended up in the pool at Barrymore’s house.

The inquest in 2002 was somewhat inconclusive after an open verdict was recorded due to four pathologists being unable to agree on the cause of death.

Barrymore ignited outrage when he attended the inquest but refused to talk about the case at the time.

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