Rapper Coolio has confessed to being a gay icon at the height of his fame in a late-night chat with fellow Celebrity Big Brother housemates Tommy and Verne.

The Gangsters' Paradise star claimed: "I've been hit on [by men] so many times, but I'm like 'dude, move along'."

He said he was reluctant to play gay clubs until he realised how much money was on offer.

He said: "Money is green. I'm an entertainer and I'll entertain anybody."