Tuesday's episode of Big Brother sparked outrage after housemate Caroline made transphobic remarks towards fellow contestant Zelah. During a game of spin the bottle, Caroline asked Zelah what he would do if he 'had a c***', leaving the group shocked. She later questioned Nancy about who she would be intimate with, and when Nancy revealed she is pansexual and finds Zelah most attractive, Caroline shouted, 'She's a girl! No you're not!'
Caroline was subsequently called to the Diary Room, where Big Brother issued a formal warning. However, viewers were furious, with many demanding her immediate removal from the house. One fan posted, 'A formal warning is not enough for such casual transphobia. Do better @ITV #BBUK.' Another wrote, 'I cannot believe that Caroline has not been kicked out straight away.'
Despite the backlash, Zelah handled the situation with grace. He later sat down with Caroline and accepted her apology. Fans praised his composure, with one commenting, 'The grace Zelah has shown is off the scale.' The incident has reignited debates about transphobia on reality TV, with many calling for stricter consequences.
Big Brother airs Sunday to Friday on ITV2 at 9pm, with episodes available on ITVX.
