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You've made some valid points there Ruth, but I'd have to disagree with some of them. Housemates have seen previous Big Brother series, and should understand fully the risks and mental strain that they've witnessed. It's up to the people ho come to audition for the show,to be aware of themselves and to know their boundaries and mental stability.. afterall noone knows you better than yourself. Big Brother is a lighthearted show, and I think the article from the reporter was a bit dramatic, It's unfair to single out people with Mental instability, (and plus I'm sure 80% of the population aren't exactly 100% stable anyway) they are worthy human beings too, IMO its discrimination to state that people with Tourettes, anorexia etc can't make decisions for themselves,and shouldn't appear on a gameshow. And plus I wouldn't call Tourettes a mental health problem, for example Pete has to live with his Tourettes for the rest of his life, but he's still a well rounded lad,and capable of making his own decisions. I do agree though, that It's dangerous for the evictee, especially if they have mental health problems, but as i say they knew the risks..although I do have some sympathy for them.

And to compare BB to a victorian freak show is ridiculous. That little girl was made to do those things against her will, BB has not, that little girl was gawked at,and her personality and character were completely overlooked,and ignored, BBs' contestants personalities have not. And if we did choose, some pretty unstable housemates, it's not because we picked them out specifically for that reason, or so we could satisfy ourselves with watching peoples difficulties and struggles. Its because they happen to be interesting, complex people.