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Big Brother 2015: Over 1,000 complaints to Ofcom over Helen Wood

There have been more than 1,000 complaints to TV watchdog Ofcom about last night’s Big Brother.

In less than 24 hours Ofcom has revealed it’s notched up 1,100 complaints about the latest episode of the current Channel 5 series.

The show saw Helen Wood clash with Brian Belo, branding him a “psycho” amongst other, more damaging comments.

It led to Brian leaping a fence to escape the house to get away from Helen, while she was issued with a warning despite calls for Big Brother to boot her out.

A spokesperson for Ofcom said today:

“Ofcom has received 1,100 complaints about Big Brother on Channel 5 on June 24th.

“We will assess these complaints before deciding whether to investigate or not.”

Marc O’Neill was also warned for his role in the rows but speaking today, Brian wasn’t sure if anything would change.

He claimed that the other housemates were “absolutely petrified” of Helen and accused her and Marc of ganging up on others.

However proving that people will always complain no matter what, Bit On The Side host Rylan Clark has been forced to defend his show from claims of being biased against Helen.

He hit back on Twitter after some viewers accused last night’s episode of being ‘Anti Helen’.

“You can never win… One day I’m biased towards one housemate, the next I’m biased towards another???

LET ME JUST CLEAR THIS UP.. #BBBOTS is a fan show where viewers make their voices heard,” Rylan tweeted.

He continued: “I’m the presenter and ALWAYS try to make as many people’s opinions heard. If someone doesn’t like a housemate I instantly ask who does, to try and argue both sides of the case.

“If you feel as strongly as some of your tweets by all means COME AND JOIN OUR AUDIENCE and have your say, this is an opinion show.

“You won’t always like people’s opinions. Thanks.”

Big Brother continues tonight at 9PM on Channel 5

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MrsHMember

and rising ....

over 4000 now from what I read on twitter

6/25/1510:41 AM

Enthusiastic ContrafibularitiesMember 10 years

Not wanting to sound like a broken record, but I still can't get my head round the fact that people still watch the programme when this sort of thing is clearly happening year after year.

Now don't get me wrong, I don't mean stop watching full stop, I mean stop watching the series when it gets to the point as described above.

The best way to send a message to Channel 5 that they have completely ruined the show is for the viewing figures to drop combined with heavy criticism on social media.

I've not read the thread on GGJJ, but if FM's are anywhere close to being "up in arms" about this years show, then they should stop watching - simple. To continue to watch does in part give out the signal that you are OK with the show.

I had to stop watching when that vile woman Hell-en went into the house. The bile and hypocrisy of the woman raises my blood pressure beyond belief.

6/25/1511:03 AM

BazMember VIP10 years

Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:

Not wanting to sound like a broken record, but I still can't get my head round the fact that people still watch the programme when this sort of thing is clearly happening year after year.

Now don't get me wrong, I don't mean stop watching full stop, I mean stop watching the series when it gets to the point as described above.

The best way to send a message to Channel 5 that they have completely ruined the show is for the viewing figures to drop combined with heavy criticism on social media.

I had to stop watching when that vile woman Hell-en went into the house. The bile and hypocrisy of the woman raises my blood pressure beyond belief.

Ditto EC !!!

6/25/1512:53 PM

BethniMember 10 years

I turned off the minute they put her in the house, she had her turn last year and as far as I'm concerned she's just ruining the experience for this years batch (as well as the viewers). I honestly can't see me turning it back on again this series.....and if this is what the future BB's have to offer, I'll be out for good!

6/25/151:15 PM

Mount Olympus *Olly*Member 10 years

I agree about not watching it if you are offended by content [I do that every time Keith lemon appears on the box but, that is a whole other thing ] . . there are nothing but warnings before each segment. .why watch after all the warnings then complain after

Only time you should complain is if something is truly offensive and you had no idea it was coming and you were caught unawares.. Speak with your feet and then with your pen via FB/twitter and other Media outlets etc not OFCOM

6/26/155:53 AM

Enthusiastic ContrafibularitiesMember 10 years

I was just reading some of the comments on the link posted by the OP.

Not one is in favour of Hell-on, in fact they all appear to be extremely negative. Given this high level of dislike and the general dislike for her on GGJJ, then how the hell did she get enough support to win last year?

Unless Channel 5 fiddled the result, which would not surprise me if it were the case.

6/27/157:29 AM

BazMember VIP10 years

Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:

I was just reading some of the comments on the link posted by the OP.

Unless Channel 5 fiddled the result, which would not surprise me if it were the case.

The same way that Marc will win this year EC....he will be edited to look like the best thing since sliced bread ...and the voters will forget how vile he was in the first couple of weeks of the show .....how he apparently applauded all Helen's nastiness ....and throw the values of decency, and human kindness to the wind in the name of what they percieve as * entertainment*

6/27/157:51 AM

Enthusiastic ContrafibularitiesMember 10 years

Originally Posted by Baz:

Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:

I was just reading some of the comments on the link posted by the OP.

Unless Channel 5 fiddled the result, which would not surprise me if it were the case.

I really, really hope he does not win. I keep saying I will stop watching, but they are making it easier every year to stop watching.

6/27/157:57 AM

BazMember VIP10 years

Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:

Originally Posted by Baz:

Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:

I was just reading some of the comments on the link posted by the OP.

Unless Channel 5 fiddled the result, which would not surprise me if it were the case.

I really, really hope he does not win. I keep saying I will stop watching, but they are making it easier every year to stop watching.

He will if the posts on FB are anything to go by ....* great bloke * *so funny* * nice guy* * so entertaining * * only HM who is genuine-* ...and on and on

6/27/158:03 AM

Enthusiastic ContrafibularitiesMember 10 years

Originally Posted by Baz:

Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:

Originally Posted by Baz:

Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:

I was just reading some of the comments on the link posted by the OP.

Unless Channel 5 fiddled the result, which would not surprise me if it were the case.

I really, really hope he does not win. I keep saying I will stop watching, but they are making it easier every year to stop watching.

He will if the posts on FB are anything to go by ....* great bloke * *so funny* * nice guy* * so entertaining * * only HM who is genuine-* ...and on and on

Oh well. At least we have Celebrity Masterchef. I have watched it on catup and left musings.

6/27/158:04 AM

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