I don't think it is fair to generalize anything based on this show. Let's face it, only people who are not all there or instant fame hungry would go into this house. So to say thsi is representation of UK is taking it a bit too far.
I am however surprised to say the least, reading some of the views on forums and other places by the viewers, who find things like bullying and demeaning women funny. However, I assume that many just say that to get a reaction from others on that forum or FB or whatever. I would want to believe that they are not genuinely alright with such things and if they are, one has insanity in every country, so nothing new there?
The funny thing is, one tends to forget that this is just another Reality TV show, and no matter how much one would like to believe, the producers do manipulate the audience by showing bits and pieces out of 24 hours crammed into not even 1 hour that they think would make an impact. So the fact that most get so passionate is kind of funny and insane. That said, I do not watch the show, because it got too negative and frankly, I don't think I need that in my life. I do however, read and see relevant stuff on Bit on the side on YT!
Not all Americans are Snooki and Paris Hilton and not all Americans think that you guys are Hugh Grant and Dame Judi Dench or for that matter Conor or Ashleigh. The ones who have been to UK know better.
ETA - SmartAlec made my point first!