Celebrity Big Brother: Ofcom slapped with 1000 complaints after Rodrigo Alves’ N-word scandal and X-rated behaviour… only FIVE DAYS into new series
Ofcom could start an investigation into the current series of Celebrity Big Brother as the total complaints made so far has reached more than 1000 in five days.
The channel 5 series has received unwanted attention after Rodrigo Alves used the N-word twice in an episode and tried to get a glimpse of his co-star Ben Jardine’s privates.
Since the offensive incident, the broadcasting regulator has received 985 complaints from viewers which pushed the total for the series so far to 1038.
Celebrity Big Brother: Ofcom complaints reached over 1000 following Rodrigo Alves’ offensive N-word scandal and X-rated behaviour… only FIVE DAYS into the new series
The plastic surgery fan dropped the N-bombshell during a conversation about his love life on Friday. He stated: ‘I prefer n***** boys.’
Rodrigo was slapped with a warning that his language will not be tolerated and he will be dismissed if he uses the word again.
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Fans also made official complaints following a shopping task centered around ‘building a wall’ while ‘president’ Kirsty Alley spoke about ‘protecting [the Big Brother houses’] borders from the outside world very seriously.’
The task, which received 16 Ofcom complaints, was a reference to US President Donald Trump’s controversial proposition of a Mexican border and immigration crackdown.
Uncomfortable: Since the offensive incident, the broadcasting regulator has received 985 complaints from viewers – pushing the total for the series so far to 1038
Elsewhere on Sunday night, Rodrigo shocked viewers when he tried to get a good look at Married at First Sight star Ben Jardine in his bubble bath.
The reality star, 34, jokingly pretended to move some of the bubbles so he could take a look at his privates.
The TV personality teased: ‘Are you naked? Oh my gosh, you are. Let us see your w***y!’
He then moved over to the bath as he started splashing the water and added: ‘Move your hand, let me have a look!’ with Ben squealing.
Watch out: On Sunday night, further shocking scenes aired when Married at First Sight star Ben Jardine decided to strip off as he indulged in a luxurious bubble bath – giving his housemates a full view
X-rated: The Human Ken Doll then declared, ‘Are you naked? Oh my gosh, you are. Let us see your w***y!’
A spokesperson from Ofcom told MailOnline: ‘We will assess these complaints against our broadcasting code before a decision is made whether to investigate.’
MaiOnline have contacted Channel 5 representatives for comment.
On Friday, CBB fans lashed out at bosses for only issuing warning to Human Ken Doll rather than removing him for using the N-word.
In 2007, contestant Emily Parr, then-19, was ejected from the house in the early hours of the morning for using the word towards a housemate.
It is an incident fans recalled and queried why the surgery fanatic did not suffer the same fate.
Back in the day: CBB lashed out at bosses for issuing only a warning to Rodrigo rather than removing him for using the N-word, following the ejection of 2007 contestant Emily Parr (pictured) for using the word
Rodrigo’s shocking slur came as he was talking to Bad Girls Club star Natalie Nunn and Gabby Allen about his relationship status, before saying: ‘I prefer n**** boys!’
The scene then cut to Rodrigo being spoken to by Big Brother the following day, as they gave him a formal and final warning.
Rodrigo admitted: ‘I do understand. Last night I was very excited to be here, and I had quite a lot to drink, and I was intoxicated. I was drunk. In fact I was very drunk, and today I’m very hungover, I’ve been drinking a lot of water.
‘I obviously regret that, the fact that I used the N-word. That was not necessary at all. It was just excitement, I’d had quite a lot to drink.’
Shocking: During a conversation about his love life he stated: ‘I prefer n***** boys’, leading to backlash from fans and a warning that his language will not be tolerated
Emily meanwhile, was removed from the house at 3.30am on 7 June 2007 after she was heard to use the racial slur to housemate Charley Uchea.
The women were chatting in the garden hours before. She previously said: ‘Are you pushing it out, [N-word]?’
Both Charley and Nicky Maxwell, who was also present, were stunned at her use of the word however she swiftly insisted it ‘was a joke’.
She was later called to the diary room and told of her ejection by Big Brother.
Fans soon swarmed Twitter to point out that Emily had used the word once and was removed from the house.
Users penned: ’11 years ago on #BigBrother Emily was immediately kicked off the show for saying the N word once. The plastic freak on #CBB #CelebrityBigBrother says it on 2 separate occasions but he’s allowed to remain…
Alarming: Referring to his relationship with actress Jacqueline Jossa, Dan said: ‘I am married yeah, but we separated.’ Rodrigo then left his housemates outraged by saying: ‘I prefer n**** boys!’
Alarming: In 2007, contestant Emily Parr, then-19, was ejected from the house in the early hours of the morning for using the word towards a housemate, an incident fans recalled on Friday night and queried why the surgery fanatic did not suffer the same fate
‘Can you explain how Rodrigo wasn’t instantly ejected from the #cbb house for the use (twice) of ‘the N word?’ Emily was evicted for this, double standards to hang onto ratings? Get him out, absolutely unacceptable #CBBRodrigo…
‘I remember the 2007 Big Brother controversy when Emily used the N word, and complaints flooded in that C4 had even aired the word uncensored. Just shows how apathetic society seems to have become to words like that..
A representative for the show told MailOnline: ‘Big Brother does not condone or tolerate the use of any kind of racist or offensive language in the Big Brother house.
‘Rodrigo has received a formal and final warning and if such language is used again in the house, he will be removed immediately. Rodrigo has apologised for his comment.’
Anger: Fans soon swarmed Twitter to point out that Emily had used the word once and was removed from the house. During her series the show was still aired on Channel 4
Alarming: Emily was removed from the house at 3.30am on 7 June 2007 after she was heard to use the racial slur to housemate Charley Uchea (left, Nicky Maxell, right) while they were chatting in the garden hours before, as she said: ‘Are you pushing it out, [N-word]?’
Shock: In the rule book issued, guidelines stated: ‘Big Brother will intervene and take appropriate action if housemates behave in a way that Big Brother considers is unacceptable’
At the time of Emily’s removal, Head of the Big Brother commissioning team at Channel 4, Angela Jain, said after the incident: ‘In the wake of Celebrity Big Brother, we must consider the potential offence to viewers regardless of Emily’s intentions and her housemates’ response.
‘The word ‘n****r’ is clearly racially offensive and there was no justification for its use. We have removed Emily from the house to once again make it clear to all housemates and the viewers at home that such behaviour won’t be tolerated.’
In the rule book issued, guidelines stated: ‘Big Brother will intervene and take appropriate action if housemates behave in a way that Big Brother considers is unacceptable. Unacceptable behaviour includes…
‘Behaving in a way that could cause serious offence to either their fellow housemates or members of the viewing public including serious offence based on the grounds of race. Housemates who act in a way that is seriously unacceptable will be evicted.’
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