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Big Brother's Omar accused of gaslighting producers
Big Brother contestant Omar faces backlash after producers accuse him of gaslighting over controlling behavior toward girlfriend Rhianna.
In brief
Big Brother contestant Omar faces backlash after producers accuse him of gaslighting over controlling behavior toward girlfriend Rhianna. Big Brother contestant Omar is accused of gaslighting producers after being reprimanded for controlling behavior toward girlfriend Rhianna, sparking over 7,138 Ofcom complaints and…
Omar accused of gaslighting
Big Brother contestant Omar has been accused of 'gaslighting producers' after they reprimanded him for his 'controlling behaviour' toward girlfriend Rhianna.
“gaslighting producers”
Omar's controlling language
Omar used phrases like 'don't talk about me', 'don't cry', 'don't look away from me', 'sort yourself out', and 'fix up' with Rhianna.
“don't talk about me”
Omar's diary room warning
Big Brother warned Omar about dismissing housemates' feelings and not acknowledging impact of his behavior on others.
“dismissing your fellow housemates' feelings”
Omar's defense
Omar claimed he 'only ever looked out for and cared for Rhianna' and 'did nothing but try to accommodate her'.
“only ever looked out for and cared for Rhianna”
Ofcom complaints
The series received over 7,138 Ofcom complaints in one day, making it the third highest number of complaints for a single incident in Big Brother history.
“7,138 Ofcom complaints”
Women's Aid statement
Women's Aid called for Omar to be removed from the house after concerning scenes between him and Rhianna aired.
“called for Omar to be removed from the house”
Omar's questioning Rhianna
Omar asked Rhianna if he had ever controlled her or limited her in any way, but she denied feeling controlled.
“have I ever controlled you in any way”
Rhianna's response
Rhianna stated she 'is my own person, no one can control me' and felt no control from Omar.
“is my own person no one can control me”
Public reaction
Viewers called Omar a 'red flag' and criticized Big Brother for not addressing his behavior more thoroughly.
“red flag”
Omar's behavior
Omar snapped at Rhianna in front of housemates, telling her she was 'f***ed me off today' and claiming she was 'miserable'.
“f***ed me off today”
Women's Aid warning
Women's Aid warned that coercive control creates invisible chains and a sense of fear that impacts every element of a survivor's life.
“coercive control creates invisible chains”
Big Brother response
Big Brother stated all housemates receive Respect and Inclusion training and are monitored 24 hours a day.
“Respect and Inclusion training”
Omar's accountability
Omar claimed he 'hasn't walked in with any bad intentions or any malice' and 'didn't attempt to exercise anything malicious'.
“hasn't walked in with any bad intentions”
Public demands
Viewers demanded Omar be evicted immediately after the episode aired, with many calling for his removal from the show.
“evicted immediately”
Omar's apology
Omar apologized to Rhianna saying 'sorry if for whatever reason I have made you feel upset'.
“sorry if for whatever reason I have made you feel upset”
Omar's next steps
Omar and Rhianna have known each other for six weeks after meeting in the house and quickly claimed to be in love.
“six weeks”
At a glance
Big Brother contestant Omar is accused of gaslighting producers after being reprimanded for controlling behavior toward girlfriend Rhianna, sparking over 7,138 Ofcom complaints and Women's Aid calling for his removal.
