Nearly 1,000 complaints for BB

[*mazedsalv**]

http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/broadcasters/big-brother-sparks-nearly-1000-complaints-over-bullying/5043764.article

Almost 1000 complaints, not sure if thats OFCOM or whatever.

[Mrluvaluva]

I cannot read the article as I am not a subscriber.

[MatthewS]

Awesome, hopefully the series gets pulled and BB never gets aired again. :sleep:

[InOne]

Well looks like it could be back to CBBC again then.

[SoberLikeGizmo]

"Big Brother has drawn nearly 1,000 complaints over an episode that saw one of the contestants swearing and abusing a female housemate."

Very informative I see

[ChristmasNeeve]

Damn , can't read the article unless you're a subscriber

[smeagol]

Big Brother has drawn nearly 1,000 complaints over an episode that saw one of the contestants swearing and abusing a female housemate.

The incident took place on the Channel 5 reality show on Monday (25 June) and media watchdog Ofcom had received 356 complaints by midnight . Since then the the complaints are understood to have risen to almost 1,000.

The housemates were set a confusing cuisine task in which Deana Uppal, a Miss India UK winner, was revealed as the only housemate to fail.

Following the task, Conor McIntyre and some other housemates were joking about Uppal’s epilator. He said: “Get your epilator and stick it up your a**e. We don’t give a ******! Stick it up her ******ing m**ge, stupid b**tard.”

He continued: “I’m gonna play loads of pranks on her. ******ing piece of s**t, I don’t give a ****** if I’m pulled up to the Diary Room.”

Later he said he would punch her if she threw water over him.

McIntyre was warned by “Big Brother” for aggressive behaviour after Uppal complained about feeling bullied.

The incident has provoked a debate on the C5 website, attracting 376 comments.

Over the last 24 hours viewers have expressed their disgust at the treatment of Uppal.

A statement from C5 said: “Housemates are closely monitored at all times in the Big Brother house and following Conor’s reaction to Deana failing the food-based task he was immediately called into the diary room, warned and reprimanded in accordance with the programme’s procedures.

“He has fully acknowledged that this was unacceptable. We felt it was important to show that Conor’s behaviour was not condoned by Big Brother or any of the housemates, and that this kind of conduct will not be tolerated in the house.

“Having spoken to Conor, and bearing in mind our duty of care to the other housemates, we are satisfied that he should continue to participate in the programme.”

The Endemol-produced programme airs nightly on C5.

[Marcus.]

wow

[*mazedsalv**]

You can only read the first sentence. I'm not suscribed either.

[rayheartbliss]

woowww

[rayheartbliss]

and its only been two days since it happened

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/broadcasters/big-brother-sparks-nearly-1000-complaints-over-bullying/5043764.article

Almost 1000 complaints, not sure if thats OFCOM or whatever.

That's all Connor fault. If it wasn't for him i doubt anyone would have complained. :bored:

[Locke.]

One thousand idiots

[rayheartbliss]

this is worse than previous years! where HM gets ejected for unacceptable behaviour

yet conor is still in there and him and his gang not realising the impact its had on the public!

they just dont know what coming when they get out!

[Marcus.]

That's all Connor fault. If it wasn't for him i doubt anyone would have complained. :bored:

connor swering

[Gstar]

Oh wow!

[In the Drunk Tank]

Hmm doesn't say which contestant was being complained about, was probably Becky

[ChristmasNeeve]

Thanks Smeagol :love:

[ChristmasNeeve]

Hmm doesn't say which contestant was being complained about, was probably Becky

Try post 7 Matthew :pipe:

[*mazedsalv**]

One thousand idiots

Not really. He needed to be thrown out. It shows people that bullying is right.

Dawn- Ejected over speaking in code
Alexandra- Pow, Pow, Pow
Emily- Saying the N word in a non offensive manner
Nick- Passing a note around about noms

Why the hell is he still there after saying what he did?

[smeagol]

Thanks Smeagol :love:

yw thats from a difference source that. im not a subsciber lol

[Marcus.]

Thanks Smeagol :love:

yeah thank smeagol

[Samuel.]

Just what the show needs.

[Holly Christmas]

Big Brother has drawn nearly 1,000 complaints over an episode that saw one of the contestants swearing and abusing a female housemate.

The incident took place on the Channel 5 reality show on Monday (25 June) and media watchdog Ofcom had received 356 complaints by midnight . Since then the the complaints are understood to have risen to almost 1,000.

The housemates were set a confusing cuisine task in which Deana Uppal, a Miss India UK winner, was revealed as the only housemate to fail.

Following the task, Conor McIntyre and some other housemates were joking about Uppal’s epilator. He said: “Get your epilator and stick it up your a**e. We don’t give a ******! Stick it up her ******ing m**ge, stupid b**tard.”

He continued: “I’m gonna play loads of pranks on her. ******ing piece of s**t, I don’t give a ****** if I’m pulled up to the Diary Room.”

Later he said he would punch her if she threw water over him.

McIntyre was warned by “Big Brother” for aggressive behaviour after Uppal complained about feeling bullied.

The incident has provoked a debate on the C5 website, attracting 376 comments.

Over the last 24 hours viewers have expressed their disgust at the treatment of Uppal.

A statement from C5 said: “Housemates are closely monitored at all times in the Big Brother house and following Conor’s reaction to Deana failing the food-based task he was immediately called into the diary room, warned and reprimanded in accordance with the programme’s procedures.

“He has fully acknowledged that this was unacceptable. We felt it was important to show that Conor’s behaviour was not condoned by Big Brother or any of the housemates, and that this kind of conduct will not be tolerated in the house.

“Having spoken to Conor, and bearing in mind our duty of care to the other housemates, we are satisfied that he should continue to participate in the programme.”

The Endemol-produced programme airs nightly on C5.

No, he did not.

[cfromhx02]

Surprised it's not more. May just be 1000 to offcom but even there I'd think they'd have had more complaints filed.

[Merry Mockmas]

Well looks like it could be back to CBBC again then.

It's not CBBC because people don't want sexual and physical threats.

Hopefully they listen to us and remove Conor, as who remembers the days when Nick was removed for just writing peoples names down on a piece of paper?

[sampvt]

It wouldnt matter if there were 10,000 letters, they aint going to move and you lot are feeding their promotion machine by constantly harping on about it. Give it a rest and let it die.

[Callum]

Glad to see others did the same as myself, I have no regrets about complaining.

[Vicky.]

Why the hell is he still there after saying what he did?

Because this is on c5 not c4. C5 thrive on controversy, they will be loving this ;)

[Vicky.]

Im sure I saw on the ratings thread that the day after this aired got 3m viewers or something? If so, why on earth would they risk losing the only one who is generating massive interest(good or bad)

[BizarreCharisma]

One thousand idiots

Ah yes, because Nick was ejected for writing a few names on paper whereas now we've got HM's discussing noms left, right and centre.

Alex BB9 was kicked out for making mild comments in comparison to this ogre

:sleep:

[seanraff07]

In the C5 statement they say: "We felt it was important to show that Conor’s behaviour was not condoned by Big Brother or any of the housemates, and that this kind of conduct will not be tolerated in the house."

If this is the case, then why is he still in the house, or even more so went unpunished?

[Samuel.]

Im sure I saw on the ratings thread that the day after this aired got 3m viewers or something? If so, why on earth would they risk losing the only one who is generating massive interest(good or bad)

Nah, the 3m was for the launch.

The ratings have been slowly dropping.

[Vicky.]

Nah, the 3m was for the launch.

The ratings have been slowly dropping.

Ahh right, ignore me then :p :laugh:

[swinearefine]

Ah yes, because Nick was ejected for writing a few names on paper whereas now we've got HM's discussing noms left, right and centre.

Alex BB9 was kicked out for making mild comments in comparison to this ogre

:sleep:

Alex was black, though, so she must have been serious about her ganster friends. Conor is a nice white man, he couldn't possibly be serious.

[JamesBond]

Kick Conor out and make an example of him. By protecting him Big Brother are putting themselves in the firing line.

[jaybitches]

tbh i doesn't matter how much you all complain
Ch5 warns us of such things before the show airs
Plus i think ch5 are the channel that will tell you moaners t "**** off":)

[jaybitches]

Ah yes, because Nick was ejected for writing a few names on paper whereas now we've got HM's discussing noms left, right and centre.

Alex BB9 was kicked out for making mild comments in comparison to this ogre

:sleep:

Because bb9 was the years ch4 was playing it safe :)
ch5 will be loving you all complaining

[cfromhx02]

Ah yes, because Nick was ejected for writing a few names on paper whereas now we've got HM's discussing noms left, right and centre.

Alex BB9 was kicked out for making mild comments in comparison to this ogre

:sleep:

He should've said one thousand decent people.There will be many m ore in the final number I assure you Locke and sampvt, that's if they publish the true number of course.

I and others are proud to stand up to talk of rape and punching and what is more WE ALWAYS WILL.This country fought two world wars against thuggery and intimidation and you can never stop us opposing any type of thuggery and intimidation

[billy123]

1000 Jeremy kyle fans.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Pathetic.

[cfromhx02]

Pathetic.

Yeah I agree the excuses some make not to do the decent thing and stand up to it are pathetic

[daniel-lewis-1985]

No, he did not.

Yes he did.

He apologised in the Diary Room after BB told him his behaviour was unnaceptable.

He acknowledged he was in the wrong.

Keep complaining peeps because before long Channel 5 will get tired of having Ofcom on their back and taje the show off air altogether.

[Merry Mockmas]

Yes he did.

He apologised in the Diary Room after BB told him his behaviour was unnaceptable.

He acknowledged he was in the wrong.

Keep complaining peeps because before long Channel 5 will get tired of having Ofcom on their back and taje the show off air altogether.

1. He was told to apologise, it doesn't mean that he means it.

2. I don't care if Ch5 take BB off the air anymore as they don't give a **** about what the fans want, and if they want to keep thugs like Conor in the house then Big Brother may aswell end.

[flamingGalah!]

1000 Jeremy kyle fans.

... are the ones who love Conor & think everyone else is complaining about nothing...

[jaybitches]

Is thugs the new forum name for "vile"?

[Merry Mockmas]

Is thugs the new forum name for "vile"?

Thugs are nicknames given to people like Conor.

I could go further and I would but I would get done for slander.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

1. He was told to apologise, it doesn't mean that he means it.

2. I don't care if Ch5 take BB off the air anymore as they don't give a **** about what the fans want, and if they want to keep thugs like Conor in the house then Big Brother may aswell end.

If you're so against the way BB is currently going and dont care if its cancelled whu dont you just switch off now?

[Merry Mockmas]

If you're so against the way BB is currently going and dont care if its cancelled whu dont you just switch off now?

I have switched off as this is one step to far imo.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

I have switched off as this is one step to far imo.

Fgs its just a tv show.

Deana seems perfectly fine.

Dont people have anything better to do then write to Ofcom?

[Merry Mockmas]

Fgs its just a tv show.

Deana seems perfectly fine.

Dont people have anything better to do then write to Ofcom?

Tbh I haven't wrote to Ofcom, but I have complained to Ch5.

[*mazedsalv**]

Says it all....

Alexandra removed after getting 433 complaints (in a show which was getting 3.7m average).
Conor not removed for getting 1,000 complaints (in a show which is getting 1.5-1.6m average).

[Munchkins]

Well we now know he definitely won't be removed which is a shame :(
He's vile

[Callum]

Says it all....

Alexandra removed after getting 433 complaints (in a show which was getting 3.7m average).
Conor not removed for getting 1,000 complaints (in a show which is getting 1.5-1.6m average).

Utter disgrace. I'd love to know their reasoning on why he hasn't been removed.

[reece(:]

Utter disgrace. I'd love to know their reasoning on why he hasn't been removed.
Because he's one of the chosen ones!!

[Munchkins]

They didn't even mention the backlash on BOTS last night :l

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Says it all....

Alexandra removed after getting 433 complaints (in a show which was getting 3.7m average).
Conor not removed for getting 1,000 complaints (in a show which is getting 1.5-1.6m average).

All that says is Channel 4 were covering theor backs after the whole Jade Goody fiasco.

Carry on complaining people and we will end up with a very very dull BB.

[Merry Mockmas]

They didn't even mention the backlash on BOTS last night :l

They won't as that pathetic group is there chosen ones, that's why they are allowed to get away with talking nominations.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

They won't as that pathetic group is there chosen ones, that's why they are allowed to get away with talking nominations.

:rolleyes:

Why are you even here?

You dislike the show and are boycotting it.

[Merry Mockmas]

All that says is Channel 4 were covering theor backs after the whole Jade Goody fiasco.

Carry on complaining people and we will end up with a very very dull BB.

We're getting a very dull BB anyway as all the good Housemates are going.

Also we shouldn't have to complain I agree, that's because BB should have removed the twat that is Conor.

[Marsh.]

:shocked: That's the full viewership.

[Merry Mockmas]

:rolleyes:

Why are you even here?

You dislike the show and are boycotting it.

Im here because I will watch it again if BB chuck the bastard out, and I will comment on all the Conor threads because I saw those highlights and I think it's disgusting that his been allowed to get away with it and having people like you defending BB's decision to keep him in.

[smeagol]

what annoys me is bb has warned all of them not just conor.
we saw abit with arron in the diary room and carolines diary room stuff was obvious she'd been previously warned. and now they both sucking up to deana and lydia which is fake.

they should of showed us properly rather than secretly warning them .shouldn't be like that it should be conor out no excuses tell the others why and they will stop on their own accord or not. but then they'd realize, at mo they just laughing like all the stupid punishments its sad

[Me. I Am Salman]

Yes he did.

He apologised in the Diary Room after BB told him his behaviour was unnaceptable.

He acknowledged he was in the wrong.

Keep complaining peeps because before long Channel 5 will get tired of having Ofcom on their back and taje the show off air altogether.

If he truly regretted saying that he would have apologised to Deana to her face. Obviously he didn't so that "apology" in the diary room was simply for the cameras.

And fgs saying the show will be axed is dramatic - all we want is Conor to be thrown out.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Im here because I will watch it again if BB chuck the bastard out, and I will comment on all the Conor threads because I saw those highlights and I think it's disgusting that his been allowed to get away with it and having people like you defending BB's decision to keep him in.

Im finding it really interesting watching whats going to happen between Conor and Deana.

I want to see where it goes and am hoping they will in the end resolve their differences. That would be much more rewarding than just see him as a bully and kicked out.

He didnt say those things to Deana, if he did i would have been slightly on peoples sides but he didnt.

She seems to be enjoying her time in the house.

I am 100% sure that you are still watching the hl shows.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

If he truly regretted saying that he would have apologised to Deana to her face. Obviously he didn't so that "apology" in the diary room was simply for the cameras.

And fgs saying the show will be axed is dramatic - all we want is Conor to be thrown out.

Deana doesnt know what he said so why would he bring it up again.

He apologised for breaking the rules regarding unnaceptable behaviour.

Move on and enjoy the show.

[Merry Mockmas]

If he truly regretted saying that he would have apologised to Deana to her face. Obviously he didn't so that "apology" in the diary room was simply for the cameras.

And fgs saying the show will be axed is dramatic - all we want is Conor to be thrown out.

I agree the show would not be axed, another thing was aswell which made me realise that I was out of this BB was for the first time ever I actually felt uncomfortable watching it.

[Merry Mockmas]

Im finding it really interesting watching whats going to happen between Conor and Deana.

I want to see where it goes and am hoping they will in the end resolve their differences. That would be much more rewarding than just see him as a bully and kicked out.

He didnt say those things to Deana, if he did i would have been slightly on peoples sides but he didnt.

She seems to be enjoying her time in the house.

I am 100% sure that you are still watching the hl shows.

No he didn't which makes it very cowardly imo.

[reece(:]

He didn't apologise, big brother did basically. We don't want a dull show we want a dullard removed.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Exactly, Conor doesn't even add anything to the show, so it would have been a win-win situation.

[bbfan1991]

Would there be complaints in this situation if it was a male housemate abuse by a female housemate? Somehow I don't think so, although that does not excuse the vile things that Conor said.

[smeagol]

Would there be complaints in this situation if it was a male housemate abuse by a female housemate? Somehow I don't think so, although that does not excuse the vile things that Conor said.

she'd have to threaten to stick it somewhere else lol

if it was a male saying threats about another male they'd be chucked out thats for sure.

[Callum]

Would there be complaints in this situation if it was a male housemate abuse by a female housemate?

That is completely irrelevant. No matter who did it there would have been an outcry like this for their removal.

[Kizzy]

Never mind apologising to BB! he should have been made to apologise to deana in front of the house, as well as given a formal warning imo.

[Merry Mockmas]

Would there be complaints in this situation if it was a male housemate abuse by a female housemate? Somehow I don't think so, although that does not excuse the vile things that Conor said.

If a female Housemate had said all these stuff about a male Housemate then yes i'd say she should go.

[Craiggy]

Wow, it shokcing that they do nothing about this. Was a very vile incident by a very vile man.

He should be ejected but this BB dont care!

[WCR1942]

Thug is a noun; vile is an adjective.
Thug is derived from the thuggi who were a group of Indian bandits who in the 19th century went round strangling people.

[jyunga]

What's the average viewership this season? 1.7mill? 1000 complains isn't much. especially with social media and how you can spread the word to complain about it. Sounds like the number of people that would watch live feeds ;d

[Suze]

Awesome, hopefully the series gets pulled and BB never gets aired again. :sleep:

Yep, all those diehard BB fans helping kill one of their favourite reality shows then.

[Merry Mockmas]

What's the average viewership this season? 1.7mill? 1000 complains isn't much. especially with social media and how you can spread the word to complain about it. Sounds like the number of people that would watch live feeds ;d

1000 out of 1.6 million viewers is quite alot because don't forget the people that was pissed off by the comments but didn't report it to Ofcom, and then don't forget that Alexandra from BB9 only had 400 complaints with an average of 3 million people watching her year.

[Merry Mockmas]

Yep, all those diehard BB fans helping kill one of their favourite reality shows then.

But this isn't BB anymore, it's TOWIE in the Big Brother house.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

But this isn't BB anymore, it's TOWIE in the Big Brother house.

You really arnt a fan are you lol

[Johnnyuk123]

Not really. He needed to be thrown out. It shows people that bullying is right.

Dawn- Ejected over speaking in code
Alexandra- Pow, Pow, Pow
Emily- Saying the N word in a non offensive manner
Nick- Passing a note around about noms

Why the hell is he still there after saying what he did?

Totally agree with you!

[Munchkins]

I honestly do think we need to drop it now, people have complained, no action has been taken, and no action will be taken :/