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Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 4:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
CNN did a story on BB UK this morning and apparently there is a big to do over in the UK that big brother is not stepping in to stop the bullying. I am beginning to think that this season may not even make it to the end. I defnitely think that BB is going to step in today or tomorrow.

I agree about Cleo and Jo. Jo is an instigator, quietly says something to get Jade up in a lather and then says nothing. Cleo sits back and says nothing while Jade makes her curry cracks etc.

Jade and Danielle need to go first and need to be evicted based on their behavior. I am sure there is something in the BB rules about bullying.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 5:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
.............

Leicester East MP Keith Vaz tabled an Early Day Motion on Tuesday to raise the issue in the House of Commons after being contacted by constituents.

The motion said that the House viewed "with concern the comments made about Big Brother contestant Shilpa Shetty by other housemates".

It added that "Big Brother has a role to play in preventing racist behaviour in the Big Brother house" and "calls on the programme to take urgent action to remind housemates that racist behaviour is unacceptable".


A Downing Street spokesman said that Tony Blair would not comment on a programme he had not seen, but added: "His position on racism is well known - racism of any kind is wrong."

The Indian government is awaiting a report on the programme and could raise the matter with the UK.

Anand Sharma, India's junior minister for external affairs, said: "The government will take appropriate measures once it gets to know the full details. Racism has no place in civilised society."

Housemates Jade Goody, Danielle Lloyd and Jo O'Meara have been seen making fun of Bollywood star Shetty's accent.

'Absolutely absurd'

On Monday night's episode, former S Club 7 star O'Meara reportedly suggested that Indians were thin because they were always ill as a result of undercooking their food.

The trio also complained that Shetty had touched other housemates' food with her hands.

Former beauty queen Lloyd said: "You don't know where those hands have been."


Goody, a late arrival in the house, has repeatedly argued with Shetty
Mr Vaz told GMTV on Wednesday: "The language that is being used, the way in which it is being used, the things that are being said, are just not acceptable in this day and age."

But a friend of Lloyd, Leeandra Anderson, said that the suggestion the housemate was racist was "absolutely absurd".

"I've known Danielle for five years now and not once has she had a racist undertone in her voice ever," she told BBC Radio Five Live

A programme spokesman previously defended the decision to show the offending footage.

"The social interactions of the group are part of the Big Brother story and viewers have a right to see these portrayed accurately.

"This is balanced with our duty not to broadcast material that may cause unjustifiable offence."

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Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 5:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
This statement was made on Tuedsday:

"Big Brother does not tolerate bullying or racist abuse in any form. Big Brother is closely monitoring all the housemates and will take appropriate measures to reprimand such behaviour where necessary," a spokesman said

Bourque77
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05-02-2006

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 6:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bourque77 a private message Print Post    
Shilpa's picture was on the cover of SEVEN UK mags/newspapers yesterday.

Daily Express

The Daily mail

The Scotsman

The guardian

The daily star

The Times

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=517205

Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 7:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
MUMBAI, India (Reuters) -- Bollywood was up in arms on Wednesday about what it called the racist bullying of Indian film star Shilpa Shetty on British TV show "Celebrity Big Brother" as India's foreign ministry said it was probing the accusations.

Almost 10,000 British viewers of the show have complained that Shetty, 31, had been subjected to racist abuse, prompting a investigation into the charges by British media watchdog Ofcom.

"What is happening on Big Brother is just holding the mirror to the western society," leading Bollywood film maker Mahesh Bhatt told Reuters. "This is the real, discriminating face of the West you can see on the streets of London or New York," he said.

Many Bollywood actors and directors told Reuters they hadn't watched the show, but expressed shock and anger at the "blatant insult and humiliation" of Shetty by her housemates. Some said she should even quit the show.

"Racism is part of the West's social attitude that is difficult to change," said Indian director Shyam Benegal.

Contestants have been shown making fun of Shetty's name, her eating habits and Indian background. The A-list Bollywood actress was called a "dog" and reduced to tears in the "Big Brother" house, a complex of rooms and a garden where participants are locked in for the duration of the show.

Asked about the case, India's junior foreign minister, Anand Sharma, said the government always condemned racism.

"This has happened in another country and we strongly reject it," he said. "Details about the incident are being collected. When we get the report, we will take whatever action is appropriate."

The show has dominated India's celebrity-obsessed media, with images of a tearful Shetty featuring on television reports and the front pages of newspapers.

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I would also like to add that after watching yesterday's daily show that Clio is knee deep in this. She eggs them on in her own way. When Shilpa poured the stew down the toilet, she had asked Jermaine and Clio whether she should do it and they said yes. She then went and told the others she was doing it. After she did it then Jade, Joe and Danielle started up about her doing it and then Clio piped in "that is disgusting"

Kudo's to Jermain for telling Clio that this was alla bout racism. When he said to Clio have you looked at the color of her face? that is what this is all about.

I cant wait for Danielle and Jade to leave the house to find out just what everyone thinks about them.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 7:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
This one cracks me up

"The actress started her tryst with the gritty world of British television on a bad note by regaling her housemates with an account of her fame, fortune and undoubted star appeal back home. This prompted Shetty's bemused housemates, who include a disgraced beauty pageant winner, an illiterate former dental nurse, pop star Michael Jackson's brother and a former teeny-bopper pop groupie, to label her 'Princess'.

curpg-2.cms,Times of India

Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 9:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
Reading on the Digital Spy board it appears that Big brother called Danielle in to speak to her about her attitude with Shelpa. It isnt clear about Jade but it is believed that Jade was also called in.

They also posted this link which gives a view of Jade and Shelpa

http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay...469193113672645

Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 12:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
Apparently the sponsors were getting nervous and Channel 4 has issued this statement:

" To date there has been no overt racial abuse or racist behaviour directed against Shilpa Shetty within the Big Brother house. However there has undoubtedly been a cultural and class clash between her and three of the British females in the house.

" Unambiguous racist behaviour and language is not tolerated under any circumstances in the Big Brother house. Housemates are constantly monitored and Channel 4 would intervene if a clear instance of this arose.

" It is in the nature of Big Brother that conflicts arise and housemates are encouraged to resolve issues among themselves.

" Shilpa has not voiced any concerns of racial abuse to Big Brother. Housemates have access to support from Big Brother at all times.

" The issue of whether there is racism in the CBB House has been discussed on Channel 4's companion programmes CBBLB and BB's BM and a range of views has been aired, including those of BB viewers."


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Bourque77
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05-02-2006

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 1:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bourque77 a private message Print Post    
From DigitalSpy, (reverse ferret, seemingly a trusted insider) ...

I've seen tonight's show ... ... and it's disgusting.
This morning I wasn't sure whether it was about race, and yesterday I wasn't even sure if it was bullying.
I have totally made my mind up now and it's not good.
You must watch - but be prepared to be pretty uncomfortable.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 2:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
I heard about the fight over the bouillon cubes and that Jade got really ugly.

Bourque77
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05-02-2006

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 2:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bourque77 a private message Print Post    
just randomly ... Dirk is SO charming.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 5:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
lol Bourque, he just makes me think of a flaky uncle. Clueless as to what is going on around him.

Bourque77
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05-02-2006

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 8:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bourque77 a private message Print Post    
oh. my. gosh. just watched Daily 15. up to the "oxo cube" fiasco anyway.

among all the other things to say, the most horrifying thought is this ... that is a person who is raising children who will be adults in my world.

that's terrifying

Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 8:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
They are sick, totally sick. Jade is bad but to me Joe and Danielle are nasty nasty nasty.

I cant wait for the three of them to leave that house, they are going to deserve everything they get.

Kellee
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07-07-2004

Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 4:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kellee a private message Print Post    
he part that gets me is that Shilpa did say it was racism and still they do nothing cause she didnt go into the diary room to say it?

Danielle was called on her behaviour but said she would work to repair ...uhmmm yep starts into the same pot stirring the next morning...

Also I think Shilpa said "ettiquette lessons" not elocution lessons. am i right?

Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 5:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
I think BB decided to go to Danielle because they see that she is a follower and without overtly changing the behavior in the house they were hinting to her that what is coming across on the camera is something she should think about.

I am pretty sure she said elocution lessons. The one who really bugs me is Cleo she has had plent of opportunities to talk to Jade, Joe and particularly Danielle about their behavior and she says nothing, she just smiles at them as they say things about Shilpa to her.

Dirk and Jermaine look like they have just about had enough of Jade. Word is on the BBC that Jade and Shilpa were nominated by the Houseguests, dont know when we will find that out but I am guessing tonights show we will find that out. I am betting that BB is just hoping that once Jade is evicted things will calm down and Parliament will go back to running the country instead of threatening to shut the show down. I would love to see what percentage of the vote Jade gets evicted by.

I like the way this show is run much better than BB USA.

Finqwik
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09-23-2000

Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 5:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Finqwik a private message Print Post    
What a mess! If Jade Goody is not evicted on Friday then that's it for me I don't want to watch anymore. Cleo I think is trying to remain neutral and unfortunately I think the time for that is past, she needs to take a stand. If only Leo had not walked and had been evicted, Carol would have stayed in the show and I think she would have been able to have kept a lid on things. I seriously think Cleo is scared of Jade and is herself being bullied to a degree by intimidation. Also Shilpa definitely said etiquette, unlike Jade I have the benefit of a replay button. I think Jade may have genuinely not heard properly and later perceived a great opportunity to make political over the implications of being faulted for not speaking posh. I also agree with Jermaine that Jade was projecting her own self loathing and insecurities into the argument.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 6:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
Dont you think that by listening to Jade and saying nothing that Cleo is encouraging her. Jade needs the audience and Cleo could put a stop to this very quickly. I am disappointed in her.

Bourque77
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05-02-2006

Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 7:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bourque77 a private message Print Post    
Carphone Warehouse pulls BB sponsorship ...

this is big.

http://tinyurl.com/2qoo9r

Naja
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06-28-2003

Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 7:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Wow, here is 48 minutes of the live feeds of Cleo being Jades audience. It's amazing. She really disappointed me. Jo seems pretty awful in this video, also. I find Jade's account of the bullion cube incident to Cleo quite interesting and delusional. It's funny that Jade and Jo think that Dirk and Germaine are short with them because Shilpa controls them..LOL They don't blame their own actions at all for people wanting to steer clear of them.

http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=4936469193113672645


I was just reading the official forum and there are rumors that there won't be an eviction on Friday...Please say this isn't so!

Naja
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06-28-2003

Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 7:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
I just noticed the video I posted was posted a few posts up...But the link didn't work and I didn't realize it was same one until I saw the number of the video at the end.

Bourque77
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05-02-2006

Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 7:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bourque77 a private message Print Post    
can't find a link ... but reported on forums that The Perfume Shop has pulled Jade's perfume.

and ... the live feeds are currently Unavailable from StreamTV, although that MAY be a StreamTV issue, not a feed shutdown.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 8:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
I know they were called into the diary room two days ago to give the nominations so I am pretty sure there will be someone evicted. Everyone seems to think that jade and Shilpa will be nominated.

I figured that the sponsor would pull the advertising because they had been in to see channel 4 day before yesterday as well.

Jermaine is just disgusted with Jade, he really detests her. Did you see that video where they were in a room and Jade was just farting away and burping? It was absolutely gross. Jermaine has even made comments about her farting all the time.

He also has said that Shelpa he and Dirk have more in common because of the way they were raised. He spoke about how strict his father was and how they had to be home by a certain time and he remembers with his brothers rushing to get home before dark or they would get a beating. The only one he said who didnt listen to the father was Michael. Shelpa still has a curfew and has to be home she said by two am if there is a party. She lives with her parents and her sister.

She was very upset that Jade kept pressing her to tell her how old she was when she lost her virginity and she wouldnt talk about it. It really is hard watching them because Jade is the mouth and Joe and Danielle just laugh away while Jade is going on.

I wonder if they arent going to just evict Jade for breaking some rule and hope that everything gets back on track. It will be pretty amazing if they shut the tv show down especially with no advertisers

Naja
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06-28-2003

Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 8:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Ok, I was just reading the latest news at the website, and in the article they just posted about Ian, they say one housemate is leaving tomorrow for sure...whew! I think the only way for them to truly get out of this sticky situation is for Jade to be voted out naturally by an overwhelming majority to prove to everyone that their nation won't stand for her behavior. If she was just kicked out without any kind of vote, I think it wouldn't be fair because then the actual view of the people toward her couldn't be expressed properly.

Kellee
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07-07-2004

Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 8:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kellee a private message Print Post    
I finally got that link to work...that rant that went on for almost an hour was horrible..I was screaming at the screen..because a lot of what she said Shilpa has done Shilpa hasnt done but Jace has done in massive amounts