[Lostie!]

I think classism was a big factor. Which is also how I think it started in the house before it snowballed into race becoming a part of it.

[Jason.]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Do show us the evidence that was booed for her skin colour? Especially at a time in the show's history where not many housemates received cheers at all.

Let's not get into this debate again.

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Let's not twist it. Until Jade/Jo/Danielle's shocking treatment of her stepped up a gear and started to dominate highlights, Shilpa was pretty much a boring nonentity.

This is also a myth that needs debunking tbh. Entertaining is subjective but having recently re-watched the series, I thought she was a pretty good housemate even before the whole race row came into play. She was nice, well-spoken, cultured and her intelligent conversations (something which is a rarity in today's BB) with Carole and Cleo were quite refreshing. I personally didn't think she was boring until all the racism kicked in and I liked her all the way through.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Jason.

Let's not get into this debate again.

What debate again?

You can't just blame the dislike of a housemate on racism and that's it.

Either explain yourself or don't make such silly accusations.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Jason.

This is also a myth that needs debunking tbh. Entertaining is subjective but having recently re-watched the series, I thought she was a pretty good housemate even before the whole race row came into play. She was nice, well-spoken, cultured and her intelligent conversations (something which is a rarity in today's BB) with Carole and Cleo were quite refreshing. I personally didn't think she was boring until all the racism kicked in and I liked her all the way through.

It's not a myth. I meant non existent as in not so much of a dominating focus of the highlights. She was a background character.

But of course, back in those days we had live feed and stuff so the highlights weren't the only thing we got from the show.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Lostie!

I think classism was a big factor. Which is also how I think it started in the house before it snowballed into race becoming a part of it.

This. I think that was the primary reason for the clash between her and Jade. Then followed some of Jade's daft comments she didn't think through.

Danielle and Jack were the primary guilty party for racism IMO.