Ofcom: 'Big Brother' complaints soar

[Arneldo]

Broadcasting regulator Ofcom confirmed today that it has received over 1,500 complaints about the current series of Big Brother.

A spokesperson told Digital Spy that 1,542 complaints about the show have been sent in so far, up from a total of 500 as of Friday.

"The complaints are across a range of issues," the spokesperson added. "Ofcom will now look into the complaints with reference to the Broadcasting Code to decide if they need further investigation."

It is understood that many of the complaints are about the behaviour of Alexandra, who has been involved in a series of rows on subjects ranging from burnt chips to the consumption of toast and even an unmade bed.

The housemate has already been warned by the programme's producers but the complaints have continued to pour in and it has emerged that her car has been vandalised outside her Croydon home.

The complaints tally, despite its recent rapid growth, continues to be dwarfed by the record-breaking 50,000 lodged with both Ofcom and Channel 4 over Jade Goody's infamous role on last year's Celebrity Big Brother.


DSBB (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bigbrother9/a101160/ofcom-big-brother-complaints-soar.html)

[arista]

Well Endemol
should Chuck Alex in Jail
untill she gets kicked out on Friday.

[xXEtchieXx]

Do people not have anything better to do? seriously :rolleyes: What exactly are they complaining about? a bit of swearing? a row or two? it's just pointless. If you don't like, or are offended but what's shown on Big Brother don't watch it! it's simple! What about Gordon Ramsey and the ridiculous amount of swearing he does on his shows? I bet he doesn't recieve half as many complaints. People are just dumb I tell you, DUMB!

[Matt10k]

I'm not sure what there has been to complain about recently? Yeah Mario is arrogant and annoying, yeah Alex has started a couple of arguments but it's hardly been that bad the last few days.

[Red Moon]

What gets me is a lot of the people that complain about Big Brother to Ofcom claim to love the show. However what there are doing is providing more fuel to the people want the programme taken off the air.

[letmein]

Oh god, will these people get a life? :bored:

[SexualHeroics]

So much for zero tolerance. What a joke that the audience are complaining in their droves and Big Brother do absolutely nothing. It's an insult to us viewers a complete insult. Disgraceful. I'm going to complain.

[Loukas]

People are complaining to get rid of the show. It's not going to work. :tongue:

Alex is evil but complaining about an argument! Grrrr people really p*** me off!

[andybigbro]

This is getting beyond a joke.

[Jack_]

One smiley.

:rolleyes:

I couldn't even be bothered to read the whole article, I just skim read it, it's that pathetic. Seriously people need to get a life.

[Cody™]

This is ridiculous! Its REALITY TV! Obviously its gonna have somethings controversial about it. Its so frustrating when people complain about such petty stuff.

[mozzymozmoz]

do you not realise that each complaint is making it a stronger reason for BB to not be back.


seriously people, get a life.

what do you expect from big brother.


sit and watch it, post your thoughts and complaints here, i bet more will be done here than by ofcom, all they are going to do is say is

"dear mr/mrs ......
thank you for your complaint, we will take what you have said in future.

your scincerly
offcom."

its an AUTO EMAIL that you get back. does it give you a sense of achivement, helping to get it taken off the air?

[lolester]

omg people get a life and stop complaing

[Callum]

Oh my god, this is pathetic to be honest. What is there to complain about? People will never be happy will they.

[Jack_]

No doubt some people will complain about Mario & Lisa's "antics" last night. :laugh:

[Dan_]

Why do these people even watch the show? Come on now, the shows been going for years now, so they've got no excuse about not knowing what to expect when they watch the show.Nothing has happened to warrant this level of complaints.

They ought to HTFU!

[Emilee]

Solution: Alex in jail! lol

[letmein]

AS I said before, the only people who must be calling are obese people who need someone to bulldoze down their house so they can get out.

Get lives people. Geez. :yuk: