Big Brother viewers have said the same thing after controversial housemate Pauline was handed a formal warning for her behaviour during a heated argument.
The ITV2 reality show has been full of drama since returning to screens three weeks ago. The latest clash came after housemates were forced to nominate face-to-face as part of the Week of Revelations twist, designed to expose contestants' real opinions about each other.
Warning over 'unacceptable behaviour'
Rob and Pauline received the most nominations and will face this week's eviction. Newcomer Catrin was among those who nominated Pauline, claiming the carer had not made an effort to welcome her into the house. That vote led to a heated argument between Rochelle and Pauline, during which Pauline pointed her finger and stepped towards Rochelle.
Big Brother has now issued a stern warning to Pauline. In Wednesday's episode (October 7), he called the 31-year-old to the Diary Room. When asked how she was feeling, Pauline said: "A mix of emotions. Mostly disappointment. You just expect people to apply sense when things happen. Rather than assume the worst of someone, jump to conclusions, allow false narratives to hang."
Viewers react to the warning
Big Brother then said: "Before you entered the Big Brother house, the rules regarding unacceptable behaviour were explained to you. At 1.46am, you were involved in an argument in the bathroom, during which you pointed your finger and stepped towards Rochelle."
"Big Brother deemed your tone and body language to be unacceptable. As a result of this, Big Brother is giving you a formal warning. Pauline, do you understand? Pauline, do you understand?" Pauline seemingly refused to answer and stared silently at the camera.
Viewers at home have been left furious by Big Brother's judgement, with some arguing that Rochelle also deserved a warning. An X user fumed: "FORMAL WARNING GET OUT OF HERE #bbuk." Someone else said: "Rochelle pointed her finger first?!?! Omfg I hate this!!! #BBUK."
While a third viewer added: "Rochelle should also get a warning, considering she was also point her fingers in Pauline's face BEFOREHAND." And yet another fan voiced their support, writing: "Ngl if I was Pauline, I'd f**** leave #BBUK."
The argument explained
Others agreed with Pauline's decision to stay silent after the warning, with one posting: "Good on Pauline in the diary room then. That warning was ridiculous," and a second posted: "AHHHH I am HOWWWWLING that Pauline is now giving BB the silent treatment."
The argument started when Catrin tried to speak to Pauline because she "felt bad" for nominating her. Pauline was still upset after finding out she would be facing eviction for the third time this week, just days after her closest pal was eliminated. Pauline refused to speak to Catrin and later explained that her behaviour was not because of Catrin's vote, but because she was upset about facing eviction again.
Despite the explanation, Catrin still felt targeted by Pauline's behaviour and broke down crying. Her tears sparked a strong reaction from Rochelle, who confronted Pauline in the bathroom despite not understanding the full story. The duo had a brutal back-and-forth during which Rochelle pointed at Pauline, fuming: "I hope you're f**** proud of yourself."
Pauline then fumed: "Don't start on me. Don't even go there. You know nothing of what happened!" That was when she moved towards Rochelle pointing her own finger back, which forced fellow housemate Harry to hold Pauline back. Rochelle later relayed the argument as Pauline "picking on" Catrin, suggesting she was bullying the newcomer. Big Brother continues tomorrow night at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
