Jay-J Garrett talks about his father, finding £100,000 and role models.
How does it feel to have Benedict as your father?
It's pretty cool I enjoy living with him were not gay as many people would think and I don't get involved with his porn work. We have a strict father and son relationship. I haven't actually had a proper father figure in my life so I look up to dad a lot and he's always there for me when I need to talk about stuff or if I need help, I know I can always talk to him about anything and I know he will always be there for me when I need him.
What is it about Benedict that makes him such a good dad?
Well, he's young he's only 32 years old and he used to teach teenagers my age at school so he understands how it is to be a teenager. He does like to have fun he's pretty funny, he's accents and impressions are just ace. He's also open minded so he's not quick to judge people. He's understanding and educated. He's young as I say so he's not a boring old man! My mates love talking to him about their problems and he's always up for a laugh with them.
How do you feel about your dads profession?
I'm not fazed with what he does. My mates think it's cool, he's never done any porn at home so it's ok, I've never seen him in a porn film. If he is editing a video or is doing anything to do with porn in his bedroom then he let's me know and tells me if I do want to come talk to him then to knock on the door and I have done some times do he's turned the screen on the computer and then let's me in his room. The only thing I don't like about it is when people assume me and dad are gay. We're not, we just have a really strong father and son relationship.
As Benedict is in the Big Brother house, what do you think he would bring to the house?
I think he's going to bring in a lot of excitement and knowledge, he's going to keep himself to himself and stay true to himself. I think if he does like anyone and does gain trust and a friendship then he will stick up for them. I think he will be a little mischievous. I also think he's going to keep a little discipline and he may act a little like a teacher if the other house mates and not behaving well but I think he's going to do well, the only thing that I think will go against him is his age, he's the oldest house member there so that could be something but apart from that I think he's got a really good chance of winning.
How do you deal with negative criticism about your dad?
I have had negative criticism since my dads been on the show, I have had people trying to send me nude pictures of my dad. I have never seen my dad naked and don't want to! But with what people have been saying on Twitter I have gave them a warning which normally is enough then they don't mention or send me anything that I don't want them to but if they ignore the second warning then they get blocked and on BlackBerry Messenger I just block and delete but overall I have had a lot of positive messages sent to me and I think all the fans out there are amazing.
If you found £100,000 what would the first thing you would spend it on and why?
Well, if I found that much money I would probably hand it in and get a reward I doubt I'd want to send it if someone has lost it! But if I could keep it or had that much amount of money I would probably spend it on taking my dad on holiday and buying him a new house and car or just give it all to him as a way of saying thank you for everything he has done for me since I have moved in with him and thanks for being a dad not just a foster dad but a proper dad and actually being there for me.
Do you consider your dad as a role model, if so why?
Yes I do, he's an amazing person, he's kind, he can never say no, he's always there for me and his friends. he's really intelligent, he's a role model to loads of people around the world, he's a role model to kids at school. He's not a person to easily get frustrated, he's not one to give up he's always positive and he has given me so much confidence to do what I want in life. He's always backed me whenever I needed to do something- living with him I really believe I can do whatever I want in life and living with my real parents I didn't have that boost.
Do you think that Benedict will find it hard being away from you- especially as today is fathers day?
I think so, I miss him loads. We spend loads of time together whenever he has to go away for a couple of weeks or days, when he comes back we always go out. I did try to get a message to him just saying happy fathers day but unfortunately I couldn't do so that sucks.
