Big Brother spitting row: Dennis: I'm so ashamed

[Red Moon]

Big Brother spitting row: Dennis: I'm so ashamedDisgraced Big Brother contestant Dennis McHugh last night told of his shame after he was booted out for spitting at housemate Mohamed.

Close to tears, Dennis, 23, said: "I'm ashamed of what I did and I totally regret it. I am sorry for what happened."

Wearing a T-shirt with the slogan, "Nobody listens, nobody cares but me, me, me," he added: "I'm bitterly disappointed. I am just looking forward to getting back home to my family now.

"It's been a tough few days, but I need time to rest before I can move on from this. I need to get my head around everything that has happened."

Loudmouth Dennis, a dance teacher, was thrown out of the BB house after he spat in the face of Somaliborn Mohamed Mohamed, 23.

But Dennis has insisted he made a spitting motion although nothing came out of his mouth.

The incident, witnessed by millions of TV viewers, was deemed to be so serious that Dennis was quizzed by police under caution yesterday.

And anti-bullying charities last night called for the show to be pulled.

Liz Carnell from Bullying UK said: "The bullying on Big Brother sets a terrible example to children and it's time this sort of rubbish was taken off our screens. It's the type of behaviour children shouldn't have to see on TV.

"We've had quite a few complaints about it and that shows the public are fed up with watching these nobodies."

Hertfordshire Police are now set to review the footage and are likely to question

Mohamed about the incident when he leaves the house.

Tempers flared in the early hours of Friday as a celebration turned sour.

The housemates took sides after Rex Newmark played a practical joke on Jennifer Clark - smearing pizza on a picture she had painted.

Big Brother producers banished contestants to the bedrooms in a bid to calm tensions.
After executives examined footage of the row, Dennis was told to leave.

Following the police questioning he returned to his home in Edinburgh.

Last night he was set for a heart-to-heart with his mother about the fallout from

Thursday's "fight night". The latest row - witnessed by 4.8 million viewers - has once again thrown Big Brother into disrepute.

Almost 2,000 complaints about the show have been made to TV watchdog Ofcom.

And unaired Channel 4 footage shows the build-up and aftermath of Thursday night's row was worse than the public were led to believe.

Housemates made comments about Mohamed behind his back, calling him homophobic and mocking his Islamic beliefs.

Bookies have now halved the odds to 6/1 that the show will be scrapped before its scheduled finishing date of September 5. A Big Brother source said: "We have always had rows, but this year it has gone too far."

The Sunday Mirror can also reveal that Dennis has a history of bullying.

Ashley Brown, who was in the same dance school as Dennis and claims she was picked on by him, said: "Dennis is nasty and selfcentred.

He picks on people and always thinks he's right.

If anyone suggests otherwise, he goes mental."

Yesterday evicted Sylvia Barrie said tensions were so high during fight night that she feared violence would erupt in the house.

Sylvia, 21, said: "I am going to stand by Dennis because he's one of my closest friends.

"I understand why he was removed from the house for spitting, but it's not going to change how I feel about him because he's genuinely a nice guy. He's been a shoulder to cry on and he's been very caring towards me.

"I was really upset that my best friend was taken out of the house. I was devastated."
Housemate Darnell Swallow was left swearing uncontrollably as producers stepped in to separate the housemates.

Sylvia said: "When Darnell came in the room, with his gestures and everything, I actually did think there was going to be a fight. That's why I got in the middle and got myself involved.

"But I don't think anyone would have hit anyone, because no one wants to be removed from the house."

A Hertfordshire police spokeswoman said yesterday: "Officers have now spoken with a 23-year-old man from Edinburgh in connection with an alleged incident. He was spoken to under caution, and at this stage no further action has been taken.

Officers will speak with the potential complainant as and when he leaves the house at some point in the future."

Dennis was not arrested and did not go to a police station, she said.
source: Sundat Mirror (http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/news/sunday/2008/06/29/i-am-so-ashamed-98487-20624743/)

[Jackie]

He probably is now having a few days to take it all in I know he was fuelled by alchocol but I was wondering if he didn't have any alchocol would he of acted in this way?

[Captain.Remy]

He shouldn't have done that but when you are drunk and you are involved in an argument, sometimes you aren't in control of your body and that's what happened with Dennis. It was wrong to do it, but at the same time he should be proud: Mohammed should have stayed in his place instead of provoking them.

[Kore]

I cant understand how Ofcom get so much complaints..
Havnt people got better things to do? If they don't like it, don't watch it!!

I, However, enjoyed it. lol

[Bells]

I don't understand how anyone's 'natural' reaction can be spitting in someone's face. It wouldn't automatically spring to mind for nicer people, I'm sure.

[Hugo]

Dennis is a vile man. Spitting at somebody is absolutely disgraceful even to his standards.

[xDramatick]

Awwh Dennis.
I'm glad he's showing that he's ashamed, and I do still like him.
I agree with Remy, Mohamed shouldn't have provoked them.

[jonsep]

the thing is, dennis said it was instinct,however the trouble with that is that it down plays the role of learning and experience,

[AllAboutMexx]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy
It was wrong to do it, but at the same time he should be proud.

What??? Are you talking about dennis? if so, what in the world does he have to be proud about? Very interested to find out your reasoning here

[Sunny_01]

I agree I dont understand how it was something for him to be proud of in any shape or form. It was dirty and vile on every level.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Ash
I don't understand how anyone's 'natural' reaction can be spitting in someone's face. It wouldn't automatically spring to mind for nicer people, I'm sure.

I agree. The thought just would not cross my mind. Drunk or sober. I am disappointed to see that someone has most probably paid him to get those few lines of drivel.

[_Audrey]

Originally posted by tooperfect
Dennis is a vile man. Spitting at somebody is absolutely disgraceful even to his standards.

I agree that spitting is disgraceful but I think the "even to his standards" comment is a bit harsh. Dennis has only been branded "vile" since he did that - personally I quite liked him before it.

I think he spat as a spur of the moment thing, he was very emotional before it, repeating the word 'creep' and sitting with his head in his hands, not to mention he had had a lot of alcohol.

Does nobody remember Maxwell putting scabs in people's food in Big Brother 6? IMO that's much more vile and wrong.

[albie]

Dennis is 100% flush log.

[GiRTh]

But Dennis has insisted he made a spitting motion although nothing came out of his mouth.
Is that for real? Dennis made the geture of holding his head back then going forward to emphasise the spitting motion and to prject it at its target. Even if very little spit came out how can he use that as an excuse?

[Lauren]

People saying he was drunk and out of control - I do not understand. Since when has a natural reaction been to SPIT in someone's face? It just can't happen in a heat of the moment thing cos it doesn't come to mind as something to do. He's either a very sick individual or he thought about it before he did it.

Remy - I understand your point to a very small degree. You say he should be proud, of spitting in another mans face? Are you serious? It's not the aggression, it's the fact it's wholly derogatory and no man should be proud of doing it.

Personally, I don't think Mohamed provoked him. Dennis wasn't even involved. Mohamed was involved because he tried to defuse the situation and was involved by Dale and Jennifer. If anyone was provoked, it was Mohamed. He remained completely neutral until he was jumped on like a pack of wolves.

[_Audrey]

Originally posted by Lauren
Personally, I don't think Mohamed provoked him. Dennis wasn't even involved. Mohamed was involved because he tried to defuse the situation and was involved by Dale and Jennifer. If anyone was provoked, it was Mohamed. He remained completely neutral until he was jumped on like a pack of wolves.

I don't agree. Mohamed didn't need to be involved, he was basically only in the room because he wanted to have a nosey. He was giving it "It's just a painting" when nobody had asked for his opinion.

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy
Mohammed should have stayed in his place instead of provoking them.

It wasnt just Mohammeds fault. He wasnt the only one giving his point of view. Dale is just as equally to blame, as is Jen and Bex

[Lauren]

Originally posted by _Audrey
Originally posted by Lauren
Personally, I don't think Mohamed provoked him. Dennis wasn't even involved. Mohamed was involved because he tried to defuse the situation and was involved by Dale and Jennifer. If anyone was provoked, it was Mohamed. He remained completely neutral until he was jumped on like a pack of wolves.

I don't agree. Mohamed didn't need to be involved, he was basically only in the room because he wanted to have a nosey. He was giving it "It's just a painting" when nobody had asked for his opinion.

He was trying to diffuse the situation before it got out of hand. He could see Dennis was visibly 'upset'. He hadn't even finished his sentence before they jumped on him.

Why was Dale involved? Bex? Dennis? Stuart? They didn't attempt to diffuse it any way, shape, or form.

[_Audrey]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by _Audrey
Originally posted by Lauren
Personally, I don't think Mohamed provoked him. Dennis wasn't even involved. Mohamed was involved because he tried to defuse the situation and was involved by Dale and Jennifer. If anyone was provoked, it was Mohamed. He remained completely neutral until he was jumped on like a pack of wolves.

I don't agree. Mohamed didn't need to be involved, he was basically only in the room because he wanted to have a nosey. He was giving it "It's just a painting" when nobody had asked for his opinion.

He was trying to diffuse the situation before it got out of hand. He could see Dennis was visibly 'upset'. He hadn't even finished his sentence before they jumped on him.

Why was Dale involved? Bex? Dennis? Stuart? They didn't attempt to diffuse it any way, shape, or form.

I didn't say Dale, Bex, Dennis or Stuart had a right to be involved? I don't think they did, but Mohamed certainly didn't either.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by _Audrey

I didn't say Dale, Bex, Dennis or Stuart had a right to be involved? I don't think they did, but Mohamed certainly didn't either.

No, I know you didn't mention them - that was more of a general point :laugh:

[Rex=Legend]

Drunk or sober , he is still a bitter old queen and im glad he got what was coming to him.

[_Audrey]

Queen? That's a bit homophobic. As I've said before, nobody would allow comments about Mohamed's race, so why allow derogatory remarks about Dennis' sexuality?

[GiRTh]

If Mo had not been involved it would have been five or six against one. Personally, I think that's what Jen wanted but, Dennis' over reaction meant the gang didn't get their wish.

[Red Moon]

Originally posted by Bubbles
Originally posted by Captain.Remy
Mohammed should have stayed in his place instead of provoking them.

It wasnt just Mohammeds fault. He wasnt the only one giving his point of view. Dale is just as equally to blame, as is Jen and Bex

As shown on the hightlights show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwQYZSp5IsU

The argument was between Rex and Jen, the others getting involed just made it worse.

[_Audrey]

^ See, Mohamed actually got out of bed and involved himself for no reason.

[Rex=Legend]

Everyone was involved as it was. Mohammad also got involved to back up his friend , Rex. Big deal.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by _Audrey
^ See, Mohamed actually got out of bed and involved himself for no reason. So would you have preferred six of them all having a go at Rex?

[_Audrey]

Originally posted by GiRTh
Originally posted by _Audrey
^ See, Mohamed actually got out of bed and involved himself for no reason. So would you have preferred six of them all having a go at Rex?

Obviously not. However, at that point, Rex and Mohamed were in the other bedroom. Mohamed could have just stayed there with Rex and ignored everyone trying to come in and provoke him. That's obviously what Rex had wanted to do.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by _AudreyObviously not. However, at that point, Rex and Mohamed were in the other bedroom. Mohamed could have just stayed there with Rex and ignored everyone trying to come in and provoke him. That's obviously what Rex had wanted to do. Is it reasonable for Rex to stay in the room while the WHOLE house is bitching about him? Rex had no choice and Mo came out with him. Neither was to blame; Jen wanted to humiliate them in front of everyone. Thats why she was so willing to tell ALL the HM's about the painting. Jen was the one who wanted trouble not Mo and Rex.

[_Audrey]

Originally posted by GiRTh
Originally posted by _Audrey
Obviously not. However, at that point, Rex and Mohamed were in the other bedroom. Mohamed could have just stayed there with Rex and ignored everyone trying to come in and provoke him. That's obviously what Rex had wanted to do. Is it reasonable for Rex to stay in the room while the WHOLE house is bitching about him? Rex had no choice and Mo came out with him. Neither was to blame; Jen wanted to humiliate them in front of everyone. Thats why she was so willing to tell ALL the HM's about the painting. Jen was the one who wanted trouble not Mo and Rex.

I never said Rex wanted trouble? I was talking about Mohamed. And yeah it is reasonable - that's what an adult does, avoids silly confrontation. And no, Mo didn't 'come out with him', Mo went first. That's what I'm saying - Mohamed actively involved himself, and got Rex involved for the second time.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by _Audrey
I never said Rex wanted trouble? I was talking about Mohamed. And yeah it is reasonable - that's what an adult does, avoids silly confrontation. And no, Mo didn't 'come out with him', Mo went first. That's what I'm saying - Mohamed actively involved himself, and got Rex involved for the second time. Would you sit alone in room while 14 people called you all sorts in the next room? I wouldn't. I'd go and defend myself as Rex did.

Given the way Mo is I dont think he had any thoughts of instigating or escalating anything. He went outside to the living room and stayed there till Rex came. It's not like he went charging into the bedroom. The next day when it was announced that Dennis had gone, which HM's caused the ouburst? Not Mo and Rex thats for sure.

[_Audrey]

Originally posted by GiRTh
Originally posted by _Audrey
I never said Rex wanted trouble? I was talking about Mohamed. And yeah it is reasonable - that's what an adult does, avoids silly confrontation. And no, Mo didn't 'come out with him', Mo went first. That's what I'm saying - Mohamed actively involved himself, and got Rex involved for the second time. Would you sit alone in room while 14 people called you all sorts in the next room? I wouldn't. I'd go and defend myself as Rex did.

Given the way Mo is I dont think he had any thoughts of instigating or escalating anything. He went outside to the living room and stayed there till Rex came. It's not like he went charging into the bedroom. The next day when it was announced that Dennis had gone, which HM's caused the ouburst? Not Mo and Rex thats for sure.

Why do you keep saying 'Mo and Rex' - I know Jen etc caused the trouble, and I don't condone it at all and I don't even like the Jennifreaks. Rex is my favourite, I'm sick of repeating myself - I'm talking about Mo and not Rex! Jeez.

What I'm trying to say is that Rex wasn't bothered - he was avoiding it, being an adult about it. If Mohamed had just stayed there and not got out of bad and started to demand to know what was going on, then Rex wouldn't have moved either.

[Red Moon]

Originally posted by Rex=Legend
Everyone was involved as it was. Mohammad also got involved to back up his friend , Rex. Big deal.

I agree.

Jen had enough people in the room backing her up. What is wrong with Rex having someone to back him up in the room?

[_Audrey]

Originally posted by Red Moon
Originally posted by Rex=Legend
Everyone was involved as it was. Mohammad also got involved to back up his friend , Rex. Big deal.

I agree.

Jen had enough people in the room backing her up. What is wrong with Rex having someone to back him up in the room?

Because Rex and Mohamed weren't IN the damn room. The only reason Rex got involved for the second time was because Mohamed got out of bed and involved himself. And it's what Mohamed did I don't agree with.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by _Audrey
What I'm trying to say is that Rex wasn't bothered - he was avoiding it, being an adult about it. If Mohamed had just stayed there and not got out of bad and started to demand to know what was going on, then Rex wouldn't have moved either. Dont agree. Rex was actually quite arrogant throughout the whole situation. His first apology was totally insincere the way he was laughing through out it. I think Jen should have accepted his apology but Rex was taking the p*ss TBH. He was then very dismissive - as he had a right to be - when Stu and Dale demanded another apology. I read that as arrogance again. I dont think he was indifferent as you seem to think. I think he knew Jen was builiding this up. In fact Mo hit the nail on the head with his initial assessment. Mo didn't do much wrong in my eyes.

[xkatex]

I think the only person who went overboard was Jen at the end of the day it was only a painting it wasn't as if he ripped say a drawing up that her daughter gave to her or something. He said sorry, maybe he shouldn't have done it but what was the need for Jen to be so stupid and immature about it. Any normal person would have said 'I think that was stupid of you to do that but....'. Jen just threw a fit and made herself look stupid. Mohammed was just stating the fact that it was just a painting and there was no need to be so upset over it.