[Rob!]

https://metro.co.uk/2018/08/20/celeb...e-row-7861154/

Honestly. I could weep.

[chuff me dizzy]

Oh I wish people would get a life

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Rob!

https://metro.co.uk/2018/08/20/celeb...e-row-7861154/

Honestly. I could weep.

The way ‘fans’ are wetting their knickers over a satirical task expect that number to go on rising

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Cherie

The way ‘fans’ are wetting their knickers over a satirical task expect that number to go on rising

These people spend their lives complaining, 24/7.

[Nicky91]

predictable complaints i guess for a show filled with filth

[Samm]

Unless they air someone getting raped or knifed I don't see the deal why people complain, it's a social experiment TV show (or used to be) If anyone does make racial remarks they should be warned/removed, what's the point of complaining tho lol

[Elliot]

They always complain and nothing ever happens

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Elliot

They always complain and nothing ever happens

It's actually good publicity for the show.

[AProducer'sWetDream]

People talk about going back to the golden years. Truth is nowadays Channel 5 wouldn't get away with some of the things Channel 4 used to do and air.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I expect all callls are from the production team

[Lister of Smeg]

1000 soft wankers

[Greg!]

SADDOS! /Kim

[Jase.]

Sad *****.

[LaLaLand]

Originally Posted by Ja$e

Sad *****.

My thoughts exactly.

[Headie]

Imagine being surprised that people complained about the N word being used...

[armand.kay]

Originally Posted by Hayden

Imagine being surprised that people complained about the N word being used...

snap!

[armand.kay]

I mean someone did say the N word on the second day so not the best start

[Robodog]

1000 people who were clearly warned at the start of the show about the upcoming offensive racial language

They could have turned off at that point (no one is forcing anyone to watch)

But they chose to watch it anyway, despite all the warnings......
and then they complained about it.

Like going to see a horror movie, then writing to Ofcom because you got scared!

Like, duh.

p.s. no one is saying that racist language is acceptable in society

(apart from certain rappers who seem to get away with it, plus loads of hollywood movies and tv shows etc etc;
But for everyone else - we are all agreed - the n word etc = wrong)

The point here is: why watch something you know will offend you?

I find torture scenes in movies highly offensive: guess what?
I avoid those movies.

My girl is vegan;
She doesn't order steak then complain 'cause it's meat.

etc etc

[Mystic Mock]

Do these people have lives?

[Lstan]

I just hope it doesn't kill off the show (rumours thats its being axed this year are already rife)

[Ashley.]

I highly doubt the "race row" (really?) complaints will go that far considering there were two quite clear warnings beforehand. Plus, considering Rodrigo wasn't using the words in an insulting way OR against anyone specific, a formal warning was more than enough. He should have known better, mind, but it's hardly something that requires this much of a fuss.

[armand.kay]

Originally Posted by Ashley.

I highly doubt the "race row" (really?) complaints will go that far considering there were two quite clear warnings beforehand. Plus, considering Rodrigo wasn't using the words in an insulting way OR against anyone specific, a formal warning was more than enough. He should have known better, mind, but it's hardly something that requires this much of a fuss.

How can you say it wasn't in an insulting way, it was very derogatory and offensive. I don't know why people are seriously pushing this "oh he said he likes ****ers" angle because its just not the tea.

[Ashley.]

Originally Posted by armand.kay

How can you say it wasn't in an insulting way, it was very derogatory and offensive. I don't know why people are seriously pushing this "oh he said he likes ****ers" angle because its just not the tea.

I never said it wasn't offensive. But he wasn't using the word as an insult. He wasn't using it negatively, he wasn't using it with the intention of causing significant harm. Had it been that way then sure, I'd be calling for his ejection.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Ashley.

I never said it wasn't offensive. But he wasn't using the word as an insult. He wasn't using it negatively, he wasn't using it with the intention of causing significant harm. Had it been that way then sure, I'd be calling for his ejection.

...I think though for me, Ashley...it was up to BB in their responsibility to show him what significant harm it would cause...which is why, no matter what context it was used and whatever intention...he should have been ejected...(..and I do quite like him as a person in many ways..)...


...I think it’s disappointing that there were so few complaints tbh...

[Ashley.]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...I think though for me, Ashley...it was up to BB in their responsibility to show him what significant harm it would cause...which is why, no matter what context it was used and whatever intention...he should have been ejected...(..and I do quite like him as a person in many ways..)...


...I think it’s disappointing that there were so few complaints tbh...

Yeah, I can see why people would have liked him to be ejected. In this case I just believe that a final warning was enough to make him more aware of what he's saying, whilst still allowing him to continue on provided he doesn't slip up again. I'm not defending his use of the word, I never have and never will say it... and I'm glad he was warned for it. However, I believe that he should be given a chance to reflect and take into account how it may have been offensive.