"Sexist bullies" Rex and Darnell land Big Bro in hot water
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Ofcom has received more than 1,500 complaints about Big Brother contestants Rex Newmark and Darnell Swallow's alleged sexist bullying of fellow housemate Sara.
The duo were seen calling the Aussie PA an 'ugly bitch' and a 'slut' during a ten-minute verbal barrage on Tuesday night's highlights show.
They kept pushing Sara to reveal her sexual history and implied she was promiscuous. Darnell went on to admit he thought she would have been "around the block".
But the pair didn't escape punishment, being hauled in to the Diary Room to explain their actions.
On last nigh's show they were warned that their behaviour towards Sara could be seen as unacceptable and they were being monitored.
Darnell replied: "Oh so basically because I called Sara an ugly bitch yesterday that's why I'm in the diary room now. Is that what it is?"
Rex, meanwhile, blamed Darnell for the comments becoming malicious, saying: "I am sarcastic and throw silly comments out. I can understand how it can be seen as unacceptable but I don't feel it would have become unacceptable if it was just me doing it."
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Darnell fell out with Sara a couple of weeks ago when she rejected his playful advances, instead moving on to hunky fitness trainer Stuart.
Two housemates have already been removed from the Big Brother house this series.
Alexandra De-Gale was removed after just two weeks after she threatened Rex with her gangster friends once the show was over.
Scottish dancer Dennis McHugh was sent packing a couple of weeks later after spitting in Greedy Mo's face.
When will they learn?
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