[RichardG]

Originally Posted by Jamesy

I don't think we've ever gotten through a C5 series without Ofcom being mentioned.

I doubt it's much of a concern. We see articles like this each year.

Exactly
Nothing serious will come of this, there's no need to get worked up.

[Rob!]

As a gay man, I found Evander's comments offensive, yes. However, it's not anything I haven't heard before. It's not like this is a new "Dear ****ing Lord, how can ANYBODY think that" opinion to hear, my own father believes it for one.
But this is what Big Brother is all about - when you scratch away the glitz, glamour and show tunes of the programme, it's about a group of completely different individuals, with different views and different lifestyles being thrown together and we then watch how they react to each other, their surroundings and whatever situation is thrown at them. That is and always will be the backbone of Big Brother.
Evander is just one of those people with a different view. That's one of the reasons why he's there, he's another piece of a series shaped puzzle.
Ahmed from BB5 - What was it he said in his VT? "I would rather die than share a bed with a gay man?" or something like that. In those days, views like that excited us, we wanted to see how he was going to react to the likes of Marco, we wanted to see what that would make him do and say. That is the entire point of the programe, to study humans in an unfamiliar and uncomfortable situation. Yes those views might be offensive to some, but that's the way the world is. If you don't like that, then Big Brother is not the show for you. It's strange how BB comes under so much backlash, because when you think about it, over the years it's been one of the bravest shows on television.
And if you don't like Evander.... do what you'd do when you normally don't like a housemate. Use your votes to evict him. Simple as that.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Respect to Channel 5 for having the balls to show it in my opinion.

Ofcom can just tea bag me, pffft.

[armand.kay]

Can ofcom just **** off. I was gay I was offended by what he said but it wasn't channel 5's fault he said it, it wasn't channel 5's views and it's a reality tv show with real people with different views and as a fewer I expect things like this to be shown. Im sure this sort of thing wouldn't of even been on ofcom's rader 7 years ago, we are Become to PC it's annoying, this show is for grown ass people why should we be wraped up it cotton wool there are opinions like this in the real world we can't just act like they don't exist. IMO evanda shouldn't of even got a warning but that's just me.

[armand.kay]

Originally Posted by Chuckyegg

I'm not comfortable watching a tv show that includes a person who thinks gay is an illness. Makes me feel as if I am condoning it.

Do you need a guide on how to change the channel?

[Macie Lightfoot]

Originally Posted by daniel-lewis-1985

Respect to Channel 5 for having the balls to show it in my opinion.

I almost wish they didn't show it just so all the people defending Evander's freedom of speech can **** and stop trying to make him a martyr figure

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Originally Posted by troynuncdicit

I almost wish they didn't show it just so all the people defending Evander's freedom of speech can **** and stop trying to make him a martyr figure

Its reality tv we aint going to like everyones opinions in there.

Its got people talking that's for sure which is a good thing.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by troynuncdicit

I almost wish they didn't show it just so all the people defending Evander's freedom of speech can **** and stop trying to make him a martyr figure

Who's doing that?
Can't wait for the day we all think alike, dress alike, talk alike, that will surely be a joyus day.

[Scream]

C5 are just gonna start cutting out all the bits that are useful to see to avoid getting complaints, it's silly

[zakman440]

[thesheriff443]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Who's doing that?
Can't wait for the day we all think alike, dress alike, talk alike, that will surely be a joyus day.

you speak for all of us kizzy

[Vanessa]

It's just his opinion, but his attitude is not hateful or hostile. I think he respecs everyone.