Ofcom Investigating [Press]

[Sasha]

Celeb Big Brother in racism probe
3.53, Mon Jan 15 2007


The TV watchdog has received 200 complaints from viewers that Bollywood star Shilpa is the victim of racist bullying.

Ofcom has reported the new troubles following the show's plummeting ratings and the walkout of three celebrities.

The Indian beauty was branded a "dog" by disgraced former Miss Great Britain Danielle who blamed Shilpa for Carole's eviction on Friday night.

Both Danielle and Jo have imitated Shilpa's Indian accent, while Jade's evicted mum Jackiey dubbed her "The Indian" and refused to learn how to pronounce her name.

Some fans have been upset by what they believe is racist behaviour and have been voicing their concerns on internet forums.

Housemate Jermaine thinks that Jade's gang - including JO and Danielle - are jealous of her and Ian told him he thought the house was turning into Lord of the Flies.

A Big Brother insider said if producers thought there was abuse, bullying or racism going on, they would take a very serious view. But anti-racism campaigners are demanding BB bosses take action if it is proved Shilpa has been the victim of racially-motivated abuse.

http://www.itv.com/news/entertainment_ba755fa1b9c163fdedd9f66c35312298.htm l

[Sasha]

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/complain/progs/specific/?itemid=285269

If you want to write to ofcom

[S2]

Good going I say. Get the low life Goodys' and that little cow Danielle out

[easypeasy]

beat the nazi's........http://i10.tinypic.com/2usg5xi.jpg

[Sasha]

easy? Thats not a nazi sign :S

In hinduism (way before nazism) the swatsticka (however u spell it) is a religious symbol, hense the indian sounding name for it!

[easypeasy]

yeah i know.....was just testin......
its strange how things become corrupted. well spotted though mate!

[Sasha]

yea yea easy....... admit i taught u something and also take it down as its a tad out of context

[easypeasy]

i like that pic though, its colourful and vibrant.

[Sasha]

take the nazi statement out then!

U looking for a spanking?

[easypeasy]

the swastika is based on the hindu "wheel of law" symbol. i know hitler stole it and made it everything that is bad. i just thought the pic seemed apt for this thread.:whistle:

[Juelz]

this is stupid.
it's not racism and im sure shilpa will say that herself.

plu they just imitating HER accent........the same way shilpa imitated jades

its nothing to do with an indian accent........if your making fun of sum1 u do ur best to impersonate how they talk ETC, and thats how she talks, wether its indian or not.


this is outta hand now.......its clearly not racism and everybody needs to shut up.

[Sasha]

bend over....... im getting my whip out!

[GlitterEyes]

I think people need to lighten up its just a gameshow. People know what it can be like...yet they still watch it. If they dislike it so much they should turn off.:bored:

[Keith_Can]

Its getting uncomfortable to watch the lack of integrity within the house.

[Rory]

I feel really bad for Shilpa.