[Pete.]

Originally Posted by The Mirror

Twitter has jumped to the defence of Big Brother housemate Eileen Daly, following another row over age.

In tonight's episode of the Channel 5 reality show, Eileen had an argument with Kieran over the amount of sleep she gets.

Kieran and Eileen were talking on the sofa and Kieran asked her: “how much sleep do you usually have?”

She replied: "Seven hours."

Kieran was surprised and said: "I thought they say as you get older you sleep less, the older generation I speak to have a minimum of 3 to 4 hours."

Later, Eileen returned to Kieran with a score to settle, she said: "You are an educated man why do you think that because I am fifty I need more sleep it’s kind of insulting and it offended me."

Kieran replied: "If I have offended you I am sorry it’s just my older friend’s do. It was a silly thing to insinuate did you take it personal?"

Eileen replied: "Yeah I did."

This follows a number of conversations Eileen has had in the house about her age.

The conversation caused a mixed reaction on Twitter and really started a debate.

One user said: "#BBEileen is not too old. She is an amazing edition to the house. C'mon Eileen #BBTimeBomb"

Another posted: "Kieran getting aggressive, Cristian sticking his oar in yet again. #bbuk #BBEileen"

While another posted: "Go on Eileen! Repping us ladies of a certain age! Woo! #BBEileen #BBUK #BBTIMEBOMB"

However, another posted: "Eileen is over-sensitive about the age issue. Can't really take to her at the moment. Show your fun self, be you! #bbuk"

Channel 5 has been contacted for comment.

I think it's too early to say that she's being bullied, but if the agism continues BB will have to step in

[Gusto Brunt]

I don't know why all the younger housemates are so smug about being 'young'.

Either one ages or dies. It'll happen to them too. Danny is 30 ffs -

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Gusto Brunt

I don't know why all the younger housemates are so smug about being 'young'.

Either one ages or dies. It'll happen to them too. Danny is 30 ffs -

True, I thought Kieran was just asking her if she got enough sleep

[Jay.]

yes, kieran's comment last night pissed me off to a beaut.

i found the stuff after the face to face noms really sad as well, they brought a tear to my eye. bless her

just because she's old doesn't mean she deserves to be there any less, or doesn't deserve to win. they are just looking for a scapegoat. but she really doesn't deserve it tbh

[Miranda123]

Originally Posted by Jay.

yes, kieran's comment last night pissed me off to a beaut.

i found the stuff after the face to face noms really sad as well, they brought a tear to my eye. bless her

just because she's old doesn't mean she deserves to be there any less, or doesn't deserve to win. they are just looking for a scapegoat. but she really doesn't deserve it tbh

I happen to think her age is not an issue, but her personality is

She is a weirdo, and that's why she is not really being included. Me and my hubby are off to Mexico in 3 weeks, with our sons, their girlfriends and some of their mates. They friends are all glad we are going because we have fun and enjoy life, we are intelligent, have lots to say, and never try to convince people that we are special spirits or that we have a third eye!

I think that helps, when you are trying to make friends

[jennyjuniper]

I don't think she is being 'bullied' about her age. The others are aware of the difference, but that's about it. Anyway if Eileen is so sensitive about age issues, then she's in the wrong place.

[Mick]

All HMs will be BB fans and to a certain extent will know what to expect.Eileen would have been well aware that often younger HMs will be making noise into the small hours yet she still chose to participate so if this is the only issue RE her age then imo its not discrimination and she will do herself few favours by pressing it.If there are other reasons I have not seen them.?

I am not a fan of Kieran but I felt he handled the situation well.Jack made the point that the majority felt discriminated against by Eileen RE not feeling able to talk or laugh in the bedroom so two sides to the story.

Jim Davidson made a big issue over same yet still won the show is this playing a part in Eileens thinking.?

Off topic I know but the aspect which always surprises myself is when addictive smokers agree to participate knowing based on previous shows that at some point they will be made to suffer nicotine withdrawal.

[chuff me dizzy]

Since when has being 50 being old ? Kieron was disgusting tonight, then back peddled and lied about what he had said, then in jumps the house bitch to throw her twopennorth into the mix, defending Kieron when she wasn't in the same room when it was said, but good on Eileen she put Sarah in her place

[Nancy.]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

Since when has being 50 being old ? Kieron was disgusting tonight, then back peddled and lied about what he had said, then in jumps the house bitch to throw her twopennorth into the mix, defending Kieron when she wasn't in the same room when it was said, but good on Eileen she put Sarah in her place

My thoughts exactly. The fact that little miss sticky beak stuck her oar in when she wasn't even in the room really annoyed me. Kieron seems to have a huge chip on his shoulder about older people and the face to face nominations really upset her.
Being 50 is nothing. I dread to think what these young uns think of people who are in their 80's and 90's.

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by Nancy Littlebottom

My thoughts exactly. The fact that little miss sticky beak stuck her oar in when she wasn't even in the room really annoyed me. Kieron seems to have a huge chip on his shoulder about older people and the face to face nominations really upset her.
Being 51 is nothing. I dread to think what these young uns think of people who are in their 80's and 90's.

Put everyone against a wall at 60 and shoot them? pathetic ,woman are still having babies at Eileens age ,Sarah has to be involved in everyones arguments,awful woman

[jennyjuniper]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

Since when has being 50 being old ? Kieron was disgusting tonight, then back peddled and lied about what he had said, then in jumps the house bitch to throw her twopennorth into the mix, defending Kieron when she wasn't in the same room when it was said, but good on Eileen she put Sarah in her place

That bit made me happy too.

[Jason.]

She isn't being "bullied" as such.
But I do think there is some underlying ageism in regards to Eileen.

I don't get why. TBH.

[Tarryn]

I think Eileen is clearly touchy about the age thing but others are using her age against her.
Why no warnings for ageist remarks ?.
BB has become so PC over the years they give warnings for everything else

[BigBrotherfan4ever]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

Since when has being 50 being old ? Kieron was disgusting tonight, then back peddled and lied about what he had said, then in jumps the house bitch to throw her twopennorth into the mix, defending Kieron when she wasn't in the same room when it was said, but good on Eileen she put Sarah in her place

Well said chuff totally agree loving Eileen more & more

[Dash Darington]

Britain seems like such a weird and scary country, where everything is a thought crime.

Kieran stated a medical fact. People sleep less as they age. Eileen has an extreme aversion to the aging process, as evidenced by the mutilation she's done to her face and her desperate attempts to present herself as youthful. Kieran played along with her delusion, which is what people have to do when confronted with the faith-based and anti-science religion of Progressivism.

[MrWong]

Originally Posted by Dash Darington

Britain seems like such a weird and scary country, where everything is a thought crime.

Kieran stated a medical fact. People sleep less as they age. Eileen has an extreme aversion to the aging process, as evidenced by the mutilation she's done to her face and her desperate attempts to present herself as youthful. Kieran played along with her delusion, which is what people have to do when confronted with the faith-based and anti-science religion of Progressivism.

Good point. Explains why she got so offended by what he said. Which wasn't even offensive.

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by Dash Darington

Britain seems like such a weird and scary country, where everything is a thought crime.

Kieran stated a medical fact. People sleep less as they age. Eileen has an extreme aversion to the aging process, as evidenced by the mutilation she's done to her face and her desperate attempts to present herself as youthful. Kieran played along with her delusion, which is what people have to do when confronted with the faith-based and anti-science religion of Progressivism.

She's 50 !!!!!!

[Dash Darington]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

She's 50 !!!!!!

Older adults, aged 66-83, slept about 20 minutes less than middle-aged adults (40-55 years), who slept 23 minutes less than young adults aged 20-30, the study said.

Don't let facts get in the way of your religion, though.

[Nancy.]

Originally Posted by Dash Darington

Britain seems like such a weird and scary country, where everything is a thought crime.

Kieran stated a medical fact. People sleep less as they age. Eileen has an extreme aversion to the aging process, as evidenced by the mutilation she's done to her face and her desperate attempts to present herself as youthful. Kieran played along with her delusion, which is what people have to do when confronted with the faith-based and anti-science religion of Progressivism.

That's completely irrelevant. That doesn't give him or anybody else the right to say she should be evicted because of her age. This combined with his face to face nomination is probably what got her annoyed and rightly so. I'm 43 and can still do the same things that I could in my 20's. Age is just a number and means nothing.

[Dash Darington]

Originally Posted by Nancy Littlebottom

That's completely irrelevant. That doesn't give him or anybody else the right to say she should be evicted because of her age. This combined with his face to face nomination is probably what got her annoyed and rightly so. I'm 43 and can still do the same things that I could in my 20's. Age is just a number and means nothing.

It's not "completely irrelevant." In fact, it's central to what they were discussing. The topic of his nomination wasn't even brought up in this conversation.

"Age is just a number and means nothing." Utter nonsense. You're stuck in denial about the aging process the same way Eileen is.

[Nancy.]

Originally Posted by Dash Darington

The topic of his nomination wasn't even brought up in this conversation.

...but that still doesn't mean she has the memory of a goldfish and the slate should automatically be wiped clean. Let me ask you something, do you forgive and forget so easily when someone says something that you didn't like?

Originally Posted by Dash Darington

"Age is just a number and means nothing." Utter nonsense. You're stuck in denial about the aging process the same way Eileen is.

Not at all, I just refuse to be put into a box and labeled "past it" by moronic individuals who don't know anything about my capabilities.

How old are you, btw?

[BBDodge]

She's going to play the age card at every opportunity.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by BBDodge

She's going to play the age card at every opportunity.

Yes unfortunately

[Northern Monkey]

Bullied my arse.If she thinks that's bullying she's had a very sheltered life and should'nt be in there.Imagine if she'd been in last year.

[Beso]

She's an old bitchy woman.