On 3rd August the Ipswich Recorder newspaper revealed that Darnell left Ipswich for the USA on a witness protection programme after giving evidence at the trial of two local businessmen for the gang rape of a badger.
Mikey is also known for his ability to eat very hot chillies, especially on Day 55 when he won 30 points when doing the Head of House challenge, he was very calm when eating the hottest chilli, on Day 58 he ate the world's hottest chilli, a Scotch Bonnet, which was part of a box of exotic fruit and veg which was one of the 57 special prizes they received that week. He copes with the basic lifestyle in the Hell side of the house by storing items of food around his mouth and on his chin.












