Racism on Big Brother.

[dantheman123]

Does anyone think Shilpa is a victim of racist bullying on Big Brother? I've watched the whole thing and there hasen't been one thing said. What about last year when Galloway and Barrymore bullied Jodie Marsh? That was a lot worse.

[EssJay1]

There seems to be a clear divide between the 3 girls and Shilpa and the 2 Americans. Racism - yes definitely.
Cleo and Ian, with their strong accents, seem not to be in the gang either.

[unruliejulie]

I haven't witnessed Racism either, bullying maybe over that chicken but not racism. For the 1st time last night, i did feel sorry for Shilpa. They could of handled the situation so much better than they did and to me, the main culprit was Danielle. I think Jade was very reasonable at the end discussing it with her, that's always the best way to deal with difference like that, not sniping and bitching t every opportunity.. I agree about last year though, as much as i detest Jodie Marsh, it think the treatment of her was abhorrent and should have been stopped before it went that far.

[Eve]

I've only watched bits of it but I think much of it seems to come down to ignorance and general differences rather than just cultural ones, even age in certain respects (or maturity anyway).

Isn't Jade mixed race herself?

[Woofter]

There is no racism. Dammit even Shilpa, a thick-enough-skinned international actrress doesn't seem bothered.

This is the self-destruct mechanism of British Political Correctness winding up into top gear.

No other country has such an ability to destroy itself as this one.

[divegirl]

So comments like'' Pa*i'', [though BB claim Jack didn't say that....he only called her a C***] ''She want's to be white!'' ''...that's why Indians are skinny...making themselves sick on under-cooked chicken!'' isn't racism? Shilpa may not appear to be bothered, but what's she supposed to do? Fight back and give the bitches even more reason to have a go at her. As for last nights 'chat' between Jade and Shilpa....it went on for nearly an hour and was bullying to the nth degree. Jade was coming across so well until she got in with Dannielle...now they just look like nasty vindictive little girls. I say good....maybe it'll be the last we see of Ms Goody and her delightful family :o]

Lisa x

[MrBen5]

Hmmm, i dont watch big brother but i am guessing that this shipla man is asian, thats why it being classed as racist. Pathetic...

[notfrom-fiji]

i said the same thing in media earlier today,if you bully a Caucasian its simply bullying, bully an Indian its racism?!
the trouble is when the media make these claims/reports not only does it cause a divide between the different cultures that live in the UK but also make it harder for people who are really suffering racism.

[unruliejulie]

notfrom-oz, i couldnt agree more with you and this rubbish undermines real racism.

[unruliejulie]

sorry notfrom-fiji, not notfrom-oz!

[Goodsoulette]

I thinkthe bullying Jodie went through last year was horrid, havent seen any of this years though.

[joko]

jackie made a point of calling her "the indian" many times rather than learning her two syllable name.

i think with the others its more a sort of 'them and us' mentality - rather than outright racism.

[dot.hawkes]

Oh my giddy aunt I agree with woofster........it is the press hyping it all up, the programme is dying a death so they needed a story, end of.

[katangel26]

She's not being bullied, if anything its the other way round with the comments that thave come from jermaine and shilpa. Does anyone mention that?