Do you feel sorry for Jo after the interview she had on GMTV this morning? and related posts (merged)

[Ruth]

I watched it this morning. Much as I dislike Jo, it was uncomfortable viewing. She is like a broken person, and I don't believe that she was faking it. She didn't say sorry - she said that she believed that she did not bully Shilpa - and the death of her agent was not mentioned.

Her behaviour in the house was disgraceful, but there's no pleasure in seeing anyone in the state that Jo is in. And the people who have been sending death threats are a disgrace.

[bigbrotherno1fan]

I felt sorry for Jo because Danielle and Jade said more stuff racist than Jo so why aint Danielle getting upset like Jade and Jo . Jo is very very in a bad condition and I can see that it is not fake and she is being serious and also her agent died 2 days after leaving the house which is also difficult and she went into the house because her house is being taken away from her which aint nice and she was in sooo much tears please just forgive Jo , Jade and Danielle Just leave them alone I think that's what everyone should do because I bet some people around are racist too and they don't know that they are.....

[Ella]

I don't feel sorry for her at all, Danielle and Jade seemed sorry for what happend, Jo said that she wasn't sorry for anything and she would do it all again.

She bought it all on herself IMO.

[Nowhere]

Missed the interview, but I do agree, people should lay off Jo now, she wasn't the main instigator in any of the arguments, and to be treated like this by the public is taking it a little far. BB's over now, obviously people wont see her in the same light as the 'bubbly S club singer' but she's still a person with feelings, and from what I saw of her in the house, she seemed like a average Joe to me (pardon the pun) so I don't think she deserves any of this hate she's recieving, I'm sure people have done, and would do far worse if they were put in her position (not everyone, but i'm sure many would) She deserves to get on with her life, and put all this behind her. On the other hand, she knew what she was doing when she went on BB, so she should have been aware of what she was saying, and how the public might percieve her, so it's her own fault really. I'd never go on BB for the simple reason that I know i'm not perfect, I have bad traits aswell as good, but it seems the publics judgement is a little harsh sometimes.I just wouldnt put myself in that position.
Well, what's done is done, she'll just have to get on with it, and hope for the best.

[bigbrotherno1fan]

umm actually that article in the paper about she refused to say sorry was miss quoted she even said herself on Gmtv but obviously u missed it u beileve everything u read coz I Don't i do actaully feel sorry for Jo she don't deserve more than danielle, What's happened to Danielle nothing yet Jo has been crying and shaking and jade has been uspet but i bet danielle still has her home and all her posetions maybe apart frm boyfriend.

[Sophii3x]

I have no sympathy for her whatsoever
She's brought it all on herself
At least Danielle and jade regret everything the said and said sorry

"Is that why Indians are so thin, becuase they don't cook their food properly"- No that isn't racist at all is it:rolleyes:

[ttw]

Jo just seemed to be to be your everyday bitch to me. But paired with Jade and Danielle she should understand how it can become like bullying, and she should apologize for offending the public and Shilpa atleast. I don't know why but Jade brought out the worst in Danielle and Jo(not that this excuses them), and I think if Jade had not entered CBB it would have been an entirely different show.

I haven't seen any of Jo's interviews thought so couldn't comment on whether she is being genuine or not but either way none of them deserve death threats.

[Bells]

Jo's racist, she's a horrible person, she's a bully. She brought it all on herself. Even her Indian relative says she was out of order. And after it all she keeps saying that she didn't do anything wrong in her eyes. She should wake up - is she saying she's right as opposed to the countless people who disagree? Don't think we'll be seeing any more of her. And a good thing too, this should all be put to rest.

BUT saying all that, I did feel sorry for her simply because I don't like seeing people in that state. I think even Shilpa, being such a lovely person, would feel sorry for her seeing her in such a mess.

[~Kizwiz~]

Jo knew what she was going into.

I believe she is sorry and she has said in a round about way but she was paid to go in and knew what could happen in the house. She behaved in the way she did..... right or wrong she cant pin all of this on Big Brother

[GiRTh]

I can't believe she's still not apologising. How does she think this is going to end? She's got to apologise even if, deep down, she thinks she did nothing wrong. As I stated in another post. She's can't live in a bubble and she's got to reintegrate into society at some point. How does she think people are going to react when they see her out and about. I genuinely fear for her safety.

[tinkerbell]

I have no sympathy for Danielle, shes a liar and shes dumb, Jo and Jade are very upset and in a state, Danielle doesnt even care she just says what her agents tell her to say.

[bigbrotherno1fan]

umm can i exclusively say that the thing in the papers saying that she aint sorry is wrong becuase she said they miss quoted her thats what they always do and plus she said she would give shilpa a hug and that and she is very sorry

[Liam]

did any of you actually watch the interview? She said she was MISQUOTED and she even said she didnt mean anything bad by it:rolleyes:

http://www.gm.tv/index.cfm?articleid=24381

[Ruth]

Yes, I watched the interview, and it made for very uncomfortable viewing. As I said before, I don't think her behaviour in the house is excusable, BUT I don't think any of them deserve to have the entire lives ruined.

Jo would do herself a lot of favours if she apologised. During the interview, she did not apologise and said that she did not think she had bullied Shilpa.

I can easily believe that the Mirror interview misquoted her. Newspapers do that. She would have been better to not give any interviews to them papers at all. Let's not forget that the Mirror is Carole Malone's paper.

[GiRTh]

That article stinks to high hell. She says she was 'completely misquoted'. Who's she kidding. It's the I'm misunderstood defense - My comments were taken out of context, I'm a vitim of editing - Didn't she say that Shilpa aggravated on Friday?? The friday interview seems more like she was herself.

[tinkerbell]

Is it on youtube yet?

[Liam]

Originally posted by GRiT
That article stinks to high hell. She says she was 'completely misquoted'. Who's she kidding. It's the I'm misunderstood defense - My comments were taken out of context, I'm a vitim of editing - Didn't she say that Shilpa aggravated on Friday?? The friday interview seems more like she was herself. do you have a heart, no?

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Liam
Originally posted by GRiT
That article stinks to high hell. She says she was 'completely misquoted'. Who's she kidding. It's the I'm misunderstood defense - My comments were taken out of context, I'm a vitim of editing - Didn't she say that Shilpa aggravated on Friday?? The friday interview seems more like she was herself. do you have a heart, no?

I have a heart but, the interview on Friday chilled my blood. No joke. I did not like what I saw and I never ever thought that she was like that. She was totally unrepentant, no remorse, nothing. She even implied that Shilpa deserved it. She's saying the right things now but the damage has been done and she got a lot to do to repair it.

[Liam]

right ok, your opinon. I just cant help thinking that danielle has been let off. Jo and Jade seme to be getting it harder

[Razmataz]

I think this morning was a reality check for those death threats. Jo is obviously sorry for what she has done, and although the word isn't projected from her mouth, there is a certain state of mind that promotes that word.

Jo's state this morning on GMTV was almost unbearable to watch, me as a Jo fan almost weapt a little myself, but when you're a fan for so long, and your "idol" is crushed so badly [IMO by her own doing, with Dani and Jade], it upsets you.

I've forgiven Jo, you might feel I'm biased in opinion, I just believe people deserve a 2nd chance, we're human after all.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Liam
right ok, your opinon. I just cant help thinking that danielle has been let off. Jo and Jade seme to be getting it harder

I think you're right. Danielle does seem to be getting away with it. I can't help thinking its because she doesn't have the hateful qualities of the other two.

I want Jo to get over this and come back but even if she does there will always be that doubt in my mind.

[tinkerbell]

Why did people send her death threats? ridiculous!

[Mrluvaluva]

Just watched it and she looks in a bad way. On the verge of a breakdown maybe. The pressure of this must be huge on her. It's about time we took the spotlight off this and got on with it. To receive death threats over this is disgusting. Those people doing that are a lot worse than her.

[The_Hitman]

We've already seen Jo have panic attacks in the house, so she clearly is not able to handle the bad karma that comes with treating people so appallingly.

Although its her own fault, I think the media should leave Jo alone as much as possible, shes not very strong and doesnt need the extra pressure added to her guilt from the show and the loss of her agent.

[GiRTh]

I've just had a chance to watch this and have to apologise for my rough treatment of Jo. She's looked like she was on the verge of a nervous breakdown. So different to Friday. She should spend time with her family.

[SeanO]

If Jo would have the courage to admit she was wrong and the courtesy to apologise then maybe people would be willing to forgive and forget her behaviour.
Until then though people will see this interview and think she is just a bullying thug getting her just desserts.

[Psylocke]

NO sympathy whatsover until she shows remorse.She can cry all she wants and talk about death threats etc,but she shows no remorse.

[Mrluvaluva]

I thought she did make a bit of an apology in the interview?

[GiRTh]

"I regret if I've caused offense. I didn't mean to" It's kind of non apology type of apology.

[Psylocke]

I mean,until she take responsibility and admite her bullying was wrong,not some half arsed "i didnt do anything wrong but ill say i hope i didnt offend anyone" "sorry"

[Mrluvaluva]

"JO O'MEARA claims she has had “death threats” because of the Celebrity Big Brother racist bullying row.

She also says that being on the show has “ruined my life.”

There are now fears for the singer’s mental health. Fiona Phillips who interviewed her said: “She’s afraid of mirrors, TV and people. She has developed all sorts of phobias. It was upsetting to see."

"I just want to say to everyone, that if I did offend anybody in anyway, I never meant it at all.” "




SOUNDS BAD!

[GiRTh]

"I feel that BB had a TV show to make and they have to d what they can to make good viewing and unfortunately I felt like I was a guinea pig."

An incredibly lucid thought for someone who appears to be losing her mind. Watching the interview I can't help sympathise but when I simply read the transcripts it doesn't seem quite so genuine.

As for the Deaf Frets, have the police issued anything confirming them?

[shinystar]

JO is a racist, a thug, bully, hater, conniving character and all things evil. How can she be forgiven I think NOT. She knew she was in the public eye from day one and too see her ugly side played out on TV what the point of forgiving when she doesn't even admits to ones own mistakes? If one don't have the guts to own up to guilt, that the bliss of pure evil playing the joker.

Not admitting to guilt is support of racism, bullying... We must be the fools in the box if she thinks she right.

[shinystar]

If she not a bully or racist she wouldn't do it in the first place. NOW THAT IS FACT!

[Mrluvaluva]

I don't think she is right in what she did, but she doesn't deserve this treatment. Noone does.

[shinystar]

Nobody like people getting hurt. But you have to live up to your consequences and ignoring the facts doesn't make things better for everyone.

[Mrluvaluva]

I don't think anybody has ignored the facts as they have been pretty much in the limelight for the past couple of weeks. How long are we gonna keep it up for. 1 month? 1 year? Maybe some good can come out of this all, but let's not single out and persecute people along the way. Is that not a form of bullying? In some ways, we are being just as bad ourselves.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by bgrayshon
let's not single out and persecute people along the way. Is that not a form of bullying? In some ways, we are being just as bad ourselves.

Speak for yourself. I havnt bullied anyone nor sent any death threats nor claimed to hate anyone.

If you are being broken by this campaign for sympathy and forgiveness, then that is your own concern.

Personally, my stance on all the bullies is just to insist their removal from popular culture media outlets. I dont want them invading my conscious at unexpected moments, they have comprehensively forfeited all their rights to being worshipped or 'celebrated'.

[Gina]

jo did apologise on GMTV today and said she was sorry if she upset or offended anyone, she was misquoted in the sunday paper.

this whole thing is totally out of hand. she hasn't murdered anyone. no one deserves this treatment, it is worse than Shilpa ever got!

[Bells]

I would've hated to go through what Shilpa did in that house, have so many things said behind my back and after all that still forgive and move on.
But saying all that I feel that what Jo's going through should be put at rest now because she needs time to recover instead of being constantly probed by the media at the moment.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by Gina
no one deserves this treatment, it is worse than Shilpa ever got!

What are you actually talking about? "THIS TREATMENT"

What treatment are you talking about? No-ones given her 10 lashings with a whip!!! No-ones taken all her family hostage and demand she apologise!!!

APPARENTLY Jos had 'death threats'......so does that mean the entire country is responsible for these death threats??

NO. WE DONT CONDONE DEATH THREATS.

The small contingent of idiots who send death threats are not even part of the debate. They are imbeciles. Stop treating it like its normal behaviour that is part of the debate, practically the WHOLE COUNTRY would dismiss death threats as unacceptable.

[Psylocke]

Originally posted by bgrayshon
"JO O'MEARA claims she has had “death threats” because of the Celebrity Big Brother racist bullying row.

“She’s afraid of mirrors, TV and people. She has developed all sorts of phobias. It was upsetting to see."




i be frightened of mirrors too if i looked like her too.



lol,was that accross the line?

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by bgrayshon
let's not single out and persecute people along the way. Is that not a form of bullying? In some ways, we are being just as bad ourselves.

Speak for yourself. I havnt bullied anyone nor sent any death threats nor claimed to hate anyone.

If you are being broken by this campaign for sympathy and forgiveness, then that is your own concern.

Personally, my stance on all the bullies is just to insist their removal from popular culture media outlets. I dont want them invading my conscious at unexpected moments, they have comprehensively forfeited all their rights to being worshipped or 'celebrated'.

I am speaking for myself. I am voicing my opinion, just as you are entitled to voice yours.

[gemmalou]

I only saw the last bit of the interview but in those few minutes i truely felt sorry for her. I was a big fan of her in s club 7 and seeing her treated like this is a horrible thing to watch because i was a big fan of hers

It was quite uncorfatable to watch because she was so so upset and must be under so much pressure. She doesn't deserve to be treated the way she is being treated.

I feel really sorry for her. You could tell in her interview that she was sorry so everyone should just leave her alone and give her time to get her life back on track.

[Psylocke]

Im gonna say to Jo what i think of all 3 of the sphinter squad.
dissapear and never appear on magazines or tv again.easy,people will leave you alone.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Psylocke
Im going to say to Jo what i think of all 3 of the sphinter squad.
dissapear and never appear on magazines or tv again.easy,people will leave you alone.

Maybe they would like to, but feel some obligation to be interviewed and answer the questions the public want to hear answers on. It's better than running away and burying your head in the sand. And I admire a person for doing that. Jo has to get through this, but doesn't seem that strong a person. Imagine not being able to go out, or walk down the road, for fear of abuse or persecution. I know what she did was not right, but it wasn't as bad as this.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by bgrayshon
Originally posted by Psylocke
Im going to say to Jo what i think of all 3 of the sphinter squad.
dissapear and never appear on magazines or tv again.easy,people will leave you alone.

Maybe they would like to, but feel some obligation to be interviewed and answer the questions the public want to hear answers on. It's better than running away and burying your head in the sand. And I admire a person for doing that. Jo has to get through this, but doesn't seem that strong a person. Imagine not being able to go out, or walk down the road, for fear of abuse or persecution. I know what she did was not right, but it wasn't as bad as this.

I agree with both of you, but I get the feeling they're going to haunt us for some time to come.

[Mrluvaluva]

Apparently, Jade gave the money she had earned from BB to charity, including the fee she was paid to do it. Jo refuses to, as she is desperate and scared, and basically stands to lose everything - the money, the house, her career etc. She stands to lose the most.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by bgrayshon
Apparently, Jade gave the money she had earned from BB to charity, including the fee she was paid to do it. Jo refuses to, as she is desperate and scared, and basically stands to lose everything - the money, the house, her career etc. She stands to lose the most.

Poor old Jo she's up Sh*t street. It's quite ironic. She's got to keep the money to keep the house but if she keeps the money she'll get even more criticism. Between a rock and a hard place. No wonder she's cracking up.

[Emilee]

It wasn't right when she said "I am not sorry for what i did" and "I would do it all the same again". She didnt deserve all of this though, Shilpa has forgave them so, so should everyone else.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Emilee
It wasn't right when she said "I am not sorry for what i did" and "I would do it all the same again". She didnt deserve all of this though, Shilpa has forgave them so, so should everyone else.

Let's not forget she said that as soon as she came out of the house on Friday. Now she has seen and heard everything, and had time to reflect, she maybe sees things differently. Like looking in from the outside. Sometimes, when you see things through other peoples eyes, rather than your own, you think about things differently.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by Emilee
It wasn't right when she said "I am not sorry for what i did" and "I would do it all the same again". She didnt deserve all of this though, Shilpa has forgave them so, so should everyone else.

DESERVE ALL OF WHAT?

What exactly have people got in their heads that Jo is going through?

NO ONE HAS DONE ANYTHING TO HER!!!!!!!!

WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE IMAGINING???!!!!!

The thing that is getting to Jo is guilt. Why is that the countries fault?

[Sam]

At then end of the day when someones life is ruined , thats where it should stop.. I feel sorry for her and i actually feel angry with Big Brother.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by Emilee
It wasn't right when she said "I am not sorry for what i did" and "I would do it all the same again". She didnt deserve all of this though, Shilpa has forgave them so, so should everyone else.

DESERVE ALL OF WHAT?

What exactly have people got in their heads that Jo is going through?

NO ONE HAS DONE ANYTHING TO HER!!!!!!!!

WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE IMAGINING???!!!!!

The thing that is getting to Jo is guilt. Why is that the countries fault?

True.

Guilt and her career slipping through her fingers.

[andybigbro]

Yes i do feel sorry for her

[Sam]

You people dont care because it doesnt affect you. Imagine youve been on a reality show and you made a silly little mistake and now everyone hates you and your receiving death threats. Why cant everyone just forget it. Forgive her already.

We might have proved that were not a racist country by voting Shilpa to win, but now were proving were a country who are bullies, who wont forgive. I find this disgusting.

[GiRTh]

Come on people. Pull yourselves together.

Nobody forced her to go on the show. Nobody forced her to act like a misanthropic racist bitch. Nobody forced her to act like this was totally normal behaviour when she came out. And Nobody told her continually refuse to apologise.

These are her choices and she must stand by them.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by snig
At then end of the day when someones life is ruined , thats where it should stop.. I feel sorry for her and i actually feel angry with Big Brother.

So instead of Jo taking resposibility for her behaviour, youre blaming Big Brother for filming her behaviour with cameras.

Im gobsmacked.

[Chrizzle]

Yes. Jo isn't the type to cry, she wasnt faking it.

[Sam]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by snig
At then end of the day when someones life is ruined , thats where it should stop.. I feel sorry for her and i actually feel angry with Big Brother.

So instead of Jo taking resposibility for her behaviour, youre blaming Big Brother for filming her behaviour with cameras.

Im gobsmacked.

Thats been taken out of context. I feel angry that Big Brother has ruined her life and two other young girls. They are responsible for their actions but the media hasnt helped andd made things worse.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by GRiT
Come on people. Pull yourselves together.

Nobody forced her to go on the show. Nobody forced her to act like a misanthropic racist bitch. Nobody forced her to act like this was totally normal behaviour when she came out. And Nobody told her continually refuse to apologise.

These are her choices and she must stand by them.

Exactly, and whats even worse, some of these people defending them are now trying to turn it round on US, saying WE are the BULLIES and we are the ones who HATE people!!!!

Some people just dont understand anything. I feel like tearing my hair out with this s***.

The sympathy campaign is working. Its disgusting.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by Emilee
It wasn't right when she said "I am not sorry for what i did" and "I would do it all the same again". She didnt deserve all of this though, Shilpa has forgave them so, so should everyone else.

DESERVE ALL OF WHAT?

What exactly have people got in their heads that Jo is going through?

NO ONE HAS DONE ANYTHING TO HER!!!!!!!!

WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE IMAGINING???!!!!!

The thing that is getting to Jo is guilt. Why is that the countries fault?


I am sure that Jo is going through a lot mentally. I am sure she is feeling guilty, and quite rightly so, as she should never have said/done those things. I just think that there are better deserving stories of more importance that could make the headlines of the likes of The Sun everyday apart from this issue. I am sure we have all done things in life that we regret, I know I have. Don't get me wrong, I am not condoning her actions, but maybe I am just a little more forgiving than some people. Nobody said it was the country's fault, I just think maybe people should have a little understanding towards peoples ignorances.

[GlitterEyes]

I think the treatment of Jo was alot different to Danielle and Jade. I still believe Jo was the least bullying out of the 3. I think Jo was quite a depressed character already before entering the house and now she is living in fear which is wrong. Jo did not deserve the death threats and certainly is NOT a racist person.

To be it seems that people forget Danielles role in all this and she gets away with it because of her looks and her age. Jade and Jo are older and have taken the rath alot more.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by bgrayshon
I just think that there are better deserving stories of more importance that could make the headlines of the likes of The Sun everyday apart from this issue.

Pull the other one. Big Brother is tabloid season. Simple as. They go in there to create tabloid stories.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by bgrayshon
I just think that there are better deserving stories of more importance that could make the headlines of the likes of The Sun everyday apart from this issue.

Pull the other one. Big Brother is tabloid season. Simple as. They go in there to create tabloid stories.

I totally agree, but there are more important things happening in the world. Have you seen the healine in The Sun today? Yes, this has brought up some good issues, but how long.........................

[Razmataz]

Originally posted by shinystar
JO is a racist, a thug, bully, hater, conniving character and all things evil. How can she be forgiven I think NOT. She knew she was in the public eye from day one and too see her ugly side played out on TV what the point of forgiving when she doesn't even admits to ones own mistakes? If one don't have the guts to own up to guilt, that the bliss of pure evil playing the joker.

Not admitting to guilt is support of racism, bullying... We must be the fools in the box if she thinks she right.

:nono:

[sunny]

that is some funny s*it i hope she has a break down :laugh:

and still she hasent said sorry

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by bgrayshon
Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by bgrayshon
I just think that there are better deserving stories of more importance that could make the headlines of the likes of The Sun everyday apart from this issue.

Pull the other one. Big Brother is tabloid season. Simple as. They go in there to create tabloid stories.

I totally agree, but there are more important things happening in the world. Have you seen the healine in The Sun today? Yes, this has brought up some good issues, but how long.........................

I thought that headline was awful. The Sun, as always, pitching a story to the lowest common denominator

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by GRiT
I thought that headline was awful. The Sun, as always, pitching a story to the lowest common denominator

Of course, thats what they do. Theyre not bullying her, theyre just reporting the most pointless garbage story out there which invloves the most controversy. Its always the same during Big Brother season, not to mention the rest of the year, and its LUDICROUS to think that the sleazy tabloids would do it any other way.

They all knew what the British media was like before they went in, and they will all have sufficient advisors and help.

THIS IS A SYMPATHY CAMPAIGN!!!!!

[Razmataz]

Originally posted by sunny
that is some funny s*it i hope she has a break down :laugh:

and still she hasent said sorry


How the hell can you wish that on anyone? Seriously I'm not arsed what you think of my opinion of what your stupid mind has come up with, but just to stick my nails in the blackboard because I'm sick of this whole saga, maybe I hope you breakdown and fall down a set of stairs to an "untimely" death.

go on.

I seriously reckon you re-consider that post!

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by GRiT
I thought that headline was awful. The Sun, as always, pitching a story to the lowest common denominator

Of course, thats what they do. Theyre not bullying her, theyre just reporting the most pointless garbage story out there which invloves the most controversy. Its always the same during Big Brother season, not to mention the rest of the year, and its LUDICROUS to think that the sleazy tabloids would do it any other way.

They all knew what the British media was like before they went in, and they will all have sufficient advisors and help.

THIS IS A SYMPATHY CAMPAIGN!!!!!


Of course they over sensationalize things, anything to sell papers. And it's just a discussion, between people venting their opinions and beliefs, and not a campaign at all.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by bgrayshon
and not a campaign at all.

Of course its a campaign. The press have got you wrapped around their finger. Youre blind.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by bgrayshon
and not a campaign at all.

Of course its a campaign. The press have got you wrapped around their finger. Youre blind.


Dear Oracle, Thanks for opening my eyes. Obviously you think I am just talking s hit, and have no valid points to share in this conversation. This has nothing to do with the press "having me wrapped around their little finger", I just don't like to see another human being so distressed. You are obviously much harder than me in situations like this.

[ttw]

Originally posted by sunny
that is some funny s*it i hope she has a break down :laugh:

and still she hasent said sorry

ok...:rolleyes:

[MarkWaldorf]

I didn't watch the interview so I can't say, but I don't think this whole thing was blown out of proportion.

[Liam]

Originally posted by sunny
that is some funny s*it i hope she has a break down :laugh:

and still she hasent said sorry shhh. :bored:

[GlitterEyes]

How do you know she hasn't said sorry? She could of said that to Shilpa...because its her who matters in this not the public. You can see that Jo is on the verge of a breakdown and THAT is not good to see..the show is over...Shilpa has said she forgives them so people need to calm down and back off.

[secrets]

NO, they knew what they were getting into and its no good them saying things were taken out of context, because the name calling is all recorded.

[Liam]

Originally posted by GlitterEyes
How do you know she hasn't said sorry? She could of said that to Shilpa...because its her who matters in this not the public. You can see that Jo is on the verge of a breakdown and THAT is not good to see..the show is over...Shilpa has said she forgives them so people need to calm down and back off. you have to be the most understanding person on the forum

[Mrluvaluva]

The c-list ex royals are now getting in on the action!

"THE Duchess of York has weighed into the Celebrity Big Brother row by declaring her backing for Jo O’Meara.

A spokeswoman for the Duchess rang GMTV this morning after seeing Jo weeping as she was interviewed by Fiona Phillips.

Fiona told viewers: “Sarah, the Duchess of York is watching this morning. She is very upset by the Jo interview.

“She says she knows what it’s like to be vilified and misrepresented and has a lot of sympathy for Jo.” "

[Bells]

I watched the interview and all those clips this morning.
And the fact is, of course what Jo did was wrong, nobody's denying that - but at the same time it was really distressing to watch her during the interview, and I think we should leave it and move on now. Shilpa herself has forgiven her and wouldn't really want to see her in this state, and she even mentioned before she didn't want to leave England with people in trouble etc. People can say what they like; that Jo brought it on herself, all that, which yes I do agree with but seeing people in such a mess is really upsetting. She won't be in the limelight anymore anyway and I think people should leave it and let Jo concentrate on rebuilding her life for now.

[Crystal-Rose]

i missed it :conf:

[easypeasy]

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/6152/joomearanude2bul4.th.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=joomearanude2bul4.jpg)
karma, thats when i realised i had to change, so i made a list of everything bad ive ever done and one by one Im going to make up for all my mistakes....Im just tryin to be a better person...........
MY NAME IS JO!

[p_simmons]

i felt sorry for Jo on the gmtv interview i just wanted to go and hug her the interviewer wasn't verry nice to Jo i am glad Jo didn't apologizes she as got nothink to apologizes for she doesn't deserve all this, and death threats if anyone should apologizes it should be Danielle she started it i m on Jo's side

[Ruth]

Originally posted by easypeasy
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/6152/joomearanude2bul4.th.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=joomearanude2bul4.jpg)
karma, thats when i realised i had to change, so i made a list of everything bad ive ever done and one by one Im going to make up for all my mistakes....Im just tryin to be a better person...........
MY NAME IS JO!

:thumbs::thumbs:I love that show!

[Red Moon]

Tearful Jo: BB ruined my life
by PAUL ARMSTRONG - Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Big Brother contestant Jo O'Meara broke down on TV today claiming her life is in ruins after she was portrayed as a racist bully.

In a tearful interview on GMTV she claimed she has been unable to return to her Essex home because she has received death threats.

The former S-Club singer told GMTV's Fiona Phillips that her behaviour towards Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty - and comment that Indians are skinny because they don't cook their food properly - were "taken out of context".

I was a guinea pig. It's ruined my life.

"I just feel that Big Brother had a TV show to make and they have to do what they can to make good viewing and unfortunately I was a guinea pig. It's ruined my life," she said.

"I don't think I bullied Shilpa, I really don't. I have got feelings and I make mistakes sometimes. Everybody makes mistakes but just not everybody does it on TV."

O'Meara - whose attempt at a solo career flopped last year - said she only took part in Celebrity Big Brother because her house was under threat of repossession and she needed the cash.

"I did it to try and save my house," she said.

Phillips cut the interview short, telling O'Meara: "You really do need to get some help. You look like a broken woman."

Meanwhile, the Duchess of York has weighed into the Celebrity Big Brother debate by declaring her support for Jo.

A spokeswoman for the Duchess telephoned GMTV after seeing O'Meara interviewed on the show - saying she felt sympathy for her because she "knows what it is like to be vilified".

Presenter Fiona Phillips told viewers: "Sarah the Duchess is watching this morning. She is very upset by the Jo interview.

"She says she knows what it is like to be vilified and misrepresented and has a lot of sympathy for Jo."

Source: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?in_article_id=35254&in_page_id=7)

[The_Hitman]

The SYMPATHY CAMPAIGN is in OVERDRIVE

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
The SYMPATHY CAMPAIGN is in OVERDRIVE

Well you don't have to be a part of it if you don't like it. CHANGE the record!

[Sasha]

When i watched shilpa being bullied i felt bad as i believe bullying is WRONG and no human should make another human feel low, unwanted and detested.

When i watched the Jo interview i felt is was real, it much more reality then i have seen from Jade and Danielle who are milking the situation with press interviews and newspaper deals.

Jo has been out for a while and has only done one interview and in that interview she was REALLY distruaght.

Like i did with Shilpa, I feel sympathy for Jo for the SAME reason "no human should make another human feel low, unwanted and detested".

Two wrongs dont make a right!

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Shilpa-2-Win
When i watched shilpa being bullied i felt bad as i believe bullying is WRONG and no human should make another human feel low, unwanted and detested.

Two wrongs dont make a right!


Well said.

[*Lorna*]

i feel so sorry for her. Jo doesn't deserve all this, and death threats - NO ONE in the WORLD deserves them, there completly wrong! i hope the police catch whoever sent them to Jo Jade and Danielle.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by *Lorna*
i feel so sorry for her. Jo doesn't deserve all this, and death threats - NO ONE in the WORLD deserves them, there completly wrong! i hope the police catch whoever sent them to Jo Jade and Danielle.

Stop harping on about death threats. She didnt even get any.

[Arneldo]

I havnt seen the interview, Anyone know if its on Youtube? I have had a look but i couldnt find it.

[Kaz]

Originally posted by bb4eva
I havnt seen the interview, Anyone know if its on Youtube? I have had a look but i couldnt find it.

HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XopgVw5B0FQ)

Anyone not feeling sympathy for Jo after watching that has to have a heart of stone. http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/traurig/c040.gif

And YES, I feel she's been treated dreadfully. It's no act ...... she's in pieces. :sad:

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by Kaz

Anyone not feeling sympathy for Jo after watching that has to have a heart of stone.



Wrong. Sympathy is for the guilty.

[Chrizzle]

Watching the interview is heartbreaking.Thats all genuine,I think anyone who doesn't think so needs a reality checl.

This womans life has been ruined, all for some childish bitching and arguements, and 'racist'comments which SO werent racist.

[Kaz]

Dictionary definition of 'sympathy':

The fact or power of sharing the feelings of another, esp. in sorrow or trouble; fellow feeling, compassion, or commiseration.

or

Capacity to share in the feelings of others, especially their distress, sorrow, or unfulfilled desires.

I definitely feel compassion for Jo at the moment, and the obvious distress that she is in. Very sad.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Watching the interview is heartbreaking.Thats all genuine,I think anyone who doesn't think so needs a reality checl.


Its not heartbreaking to me. Ive been through worse things and so have many other people. Its her guilt that has got her so distressed.

Think again who needs the reality check.

[J.C.]

`Sorry seems to be the hardest word`

`Sorry if I offended anyone`, is not an apology in my book. It implies that Shilpa shouldn`t be offended but sorry if she was.She knows very well that her words and actions were offensive and she should say as much.
Jo hasn`t worked out yet that making an apology would be as good for her well being as it would for Shilpa`s.

Having said that,it is still awful to see her suffer so much, and any serious personal animosity against her is pushing things way too far.
Danielle will move forwards far quicker because of her own actions to put things right. Jo must clear the air and not be so determined to prove she hasn`t done anything wrong and that it is merely editing and unfair.
Do the decent thing Jo, and all will be OK in a few weeks......She could even do the Jermaine song sometime and let her natural talent overide the burden she will otherwise carry for a long time.

[JeanP!]

They Should All Get Equal Punishments

[tinkerbell]

Well anyway us forgiving her wont change anything anyway so POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[DooDoolove]

where can i see it?

[abs]

i read the 1st 2 pages & that was enough.

people have very short memories. this is the same female (& i use that term loosely) that said she would like to see dirk crack.

after the oxo arguement "i really enjoyed that. that made my day..."

if that made her day, then how can she be nervous when conflict is infront of her? so many people are gullible. listen, if you dont want to get into trouble, keep your trap shut & behave yourself!!! its all about respect, & she didnt show any in the house, so why the hell will she be respected once shes out the house? there are people out there who will go to extremes. these people are very few. they obviously took the bullying to heart, & they feel they should do something. of course they shouldnt, but at the same time you got to remember that if you are a celeb (or a non celeb) & you say stupid things, expect stupid treatment back! likewise look at shilpa, the complete opposite to jade, danielle & jo. she handled herself with dignity, & the public at large are showing her respect at the way she handled the intire situation.

[DooDoolove]

Lets be real.
No "celebrity" is actually going to come out and say "YEAH I MEANT IT, I HATE INDIANS"

[mansi]

Originally posted by Elz_Belz
I don't feel sorry for her at all, Danielle and Jade seemed sorry for what happend, Jo said that she wasn't sorry for anything and she would do it all again.

She bought it all on herself IMO.

yeah I agree with you, I don't feel sorry for Jo one bit, she deserves what she's getting

[sarahtheangel]

i have watched the ckip yes its hard viewing she may loose her home im not sure wether shes sorry for the way she treated shilpa or wether shes upset as her live is now ruined . my view yes shes done wrong but she does not deserve death threats or to loose her home .

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by sarahtheangel
she does not deserve death threats or to loose her home .

While I empathise with Jo on her treatment after leaving the house, but do not condone her behaviour whilst in there, the possibility of losing her home has got nothing to do with it. She has no money because she frittered it all away. She needs to get a job to pay for it, or move somewhere less expensive! Mind you, now she's got all that money from doing CBB, I am sure she will be ok in that department.. Does anybody know what her fee was?

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by J.C.
`Sorry seems to be the hardest word`

`Sorry if I offended anyone`, is not an apology in my book. It implies that Shilpa shouldn`t be offended but sorry if she was.She knows very well that her words and actions were offensive and she should say as much.
Jo hasn`t worked out yet that making an apology would be as good for her well being as it would for Shilpa`s.

Having said that,it is still awful to see her suffer so much, and any serious personal animosity against her is pushing things way too far.
Danielle will move forwards far quicker because of her own actions to put things right. Jo must clear the air and not be so determined to prove she hasn`t done anything wrong and that it is merely editing and unfair.
Do the decent thing Jo, and all will be OK in a few weeks......She could even do the Jermaine song sometime and let her natural talent overide the burden she will otherwise carry for a long time.

I agree. She needs to pick her word more carefully.

The bit where she says that BB had a programme to make etc. It's almost as if she saying that she was stitched up but she know why. It's an amazingly clear thought for someone who is apparently going out of her mind.

[SiMoN!]

if it her own fault

dose it tack a bully to defet a bully

[p_simmons]

Jo would of won Big Brother if she never got accused of bullying

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by p_simmons
Jo would of won Big Brother if she never got accused of bullying

Hitler would have been remembered as a great man if he hadnt instigated the Third Reich.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by p_simmons
Jo would of won Big Brother if she never got accused of bullying

You've got to be kidding me? Please explain why a whingeing, unhygenic, whining, bitter, toxic,witch could have won. Maybe she had nicer moments, but nobody seems to have seen them

[abs]

Originally posted by GRiT
Originally posted by p_simmons
Jo would of won Big Brother if she never got accused of bullying

You've got to be kidding me? Please explain why a whingeing, unhygenic, whining, bitter, toxic,witch could have won. Maybe she had nicer moments, but nobody seems to have seen them

dont worry grit & hit man, those very few of us that actually have common sense & dont put emotion before common sense, can actually see the bigger picture! leave the simpletons be...

qoute from the hit man...

There was a bear and a scorpion on the side of a river and the scorpion said to the bear, "please Mr. bear, give me a ride on your back across the river. I cant swim". The bear replied "No!! Youre a scorpion! Youll sting me, and ill die, and Ill drown".
"Dont be so stupid!!" cried the scorpion. Why would I do that? If I were to sting you, you'd drown, and Id drown too". The bear thought about it and came to the conclusion that it would be stupid for the scorpion to sting him, and so he agreed. So, the scorpion climbed on the bears back, and when they were halfway across the river, the scorpion stung the bear. In his last dying breath, the bear said "I cant believe it, why did you sting me?" To which the scorpion replied, "well, Im a scorpion, its just in my nature." And they both drowned.

[sarahtheangel]

i dont agree with giving death threats !!! can any one say they agree her getting them . i didnt like her at all in the house she was misserable and moody and spitefull , but does not deserve to have her life threatened or her familys .

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by sarahtheangel
i dont agree with giving death threats !!! can any one say they agree her getting them . i didnt like her at all in the house she was misserable and moody and spitefull , but does not deserve to have her life threatened or her familys .

Sarah just accept it that death threats are unacceptable.

We all know theyre unacceptable.

To even mention death threats, you are giving them recognition and respecting them as part of the situation, which in my book means you consider them acceptable in the right situation.

[Crazy4Shilpa]

Can I not watch the interview on internet?

[Sloan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XopgVw5B0FQ

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by sarahtheangel
i dont agree with giving death threats !!! can any one say they agree her getting them . i didnt like her at all in the house she was misserable and moody and spitefull , but does not deserve to have her life threatened or her familys .

The death threats are deplorable, but I don't think they can be taken too seriously. Didn't David Beckham get death threats after the world cup in 98 and Ronaldo after last years world cup? There are always idiots claiming that they're going to do this that and the other.

The thing that I don't like about Jo is the failure to take any responsibility for her actions. Claiming she was misrepresented is despicable. Cleo, Dirk, Jermaine and Ian all talked about the bullying in their interviews with Davina. If they saw it then how can she blame it on biased editing?

I've no sympathy for her. None what so ever.

[p_simmons]

Jo if you read this you have my support i no you are not a bully or a racist i no you never ment to hert anyone you are a good person i hope you get your life back on track you deserve it as you have done nothink wrong i am sorry that you loseing your home

[abs]

Originally posted by p_simmons
Jo if you read this you have my support i no you are not a bully or a racist i no you never ment to hert anyone you are a good person i hope you get your life back on track you deserve it as you have done nothink wrong i am sorry that you loseing your home

look at her sorry face in your picture...

[rex3]

FFS, ask that same question 2 weeks back, then lets,

ANY ONE CAN CRY FROM ALL THE PRESSURE, AND SHE BROUGHT THAT PRESSURE ON WITH THE BULLYING

[sarahtheangel]

hitman i would never accept death threats are acceptable in any situation please dont say thati wouldnt wish any harm on any one

[Asiana]

I was at a school today and saw a poster with these wordings - i think - "If you are laughing with it - you are also a Bully"
Danielle , Jo and Jade are grown woman. They know what it's like to be bullied therefore should be more sensitive. Racism is not there - just bullying. These 3 woman are very very unkind and mean. Especially Jade - being a mother herself. Did she once think how Shilpa's mum would have felt? How would she feel if someone bullies her daughter?? And to loose her temper so violently - though not physical but the facial expressions was enough.

[abs]

Originally posted by Asiana
I was at a school today and saw a poster with these wordings - i think - "If you are laughing with it - you are also a Bully"
Danielle , Jo and Jade are grown woman. They know what it's like to be bullied therefore should be more sensitive. Racism is not there - just bullying. These 3 woman are very very unkind and mean. Especially Jade - being a mother herself. Did she once think how Shilpa's mum would have felt? How would she feel if someone bullies her daughter?? And to loose her temper so violently - though not physical but the facial expressions was enough.

well said. if anyone disagrees with that then there are truely some diluded people around...

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by abs

Racism is not there - just bullying.



I disagree with that.

[DooDoolove]

Wheres Danielle?

[abs]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by abs

Racism is not there - just bullying.



I disagree with that.

? - i never wrote that - ?

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by abs
Originally posted by Asiana
I was at a school today and saw a poster with these wordings - i think - "If you are laughing with it - you are also a Bully"
Danielle , Jo and Jade are grown woman. They know what it's like to be bullied therefore should be more sensitive. Racism is not there - just bullying. These 3 woman are very very unkind and mean. Especially Jade - being a mother herself. Did she once think how Shilpa's mum would have felt? How would she feel if someone bullies her daughter?? And to loose her temper so violently - though not physical but the facial expressions was enough.

well said. if anyone disagrees with that then there are truely some diluded people around...

Admittedly, not your original words, but you did refer to it.