You wanna be in my gang

[4getmenot]

Ok so in Big Brother it seems that two groups are appearing the 'Jade' and the 'Shilpa' group. From being on the outside looking in I'm on Shilpas side as she has done nothing wrong but be nice, I agree with Jermain(want him to win) that the people that argue with Shilpa are insecure. Shilpa tells the truth and they say they dont trust her when it is Danielle that lied about everything said in the toilet to make herself look big. So who's side would you be on?

[sair5412]

I meant to say, Shilpa 'isn't' swooping to their level!

They are bullying her, full stop. I know what people are saying when they are talking about Britain being too PC! I agree, but they are bullying and intimidating her never-the-less.

The reason she isn't walking isn't for the money, she is loaded anyway she is also a huge star in her own right and doesn't really need to raise her profile any further. If she is in the house to get more fame then, so what! Why are they all there? Same reason, more than likely!

I'd say she isn't walking because she has self-respect and will not let them push her into leaving.

It is very immature and bitchy and I find it quite difficult to watch. They are jealous of her and that is that!

[Lalique]

What is there to be jealous of? Shilpa is so anal and uptight she's practically inside out! I don't believe the bullying line either, she hasn't been threatened physically or verbally. She voices her opinions are they others not allowed to do the same? If you take out the likes of Danielle, Jade and Jo it will be a very boring house, Jermaine, Dirk and Shilpa were even plotting to make the others go to bed early just because they were having a drink and a laugh. I think Shilpa's main problem is that she isn't the centre of attention, she's so vain and conceited she thought she was going to be the Queen Bee in there. She needs to stop pouting and get over herself.

[notfrom-fiji]

how come there's this huge outrage about bullying in this series of BB? every single bb has bullying, last year Jodie marsh was plainly bullied but there wasn't any of this media coverage i mean it's even on the 1 o'clock news!!!its a game show simple as that. how racism has even come into it is beyond me!!??
it seems if you bully an Caucasian its simply bullying if you bully an Indian its racism??
go figure??

[4getmenot]

Lalique yes everyone can voice their opinions but they are wrong about her That�s the thing, she�s not slagging them all off behind there backs or contradicting herself and they are jealous because she is a very intelligent beautiful woman. They are insecure.

[4getmenot]

I think last year was different Jodie wasnt being picked on, she bought alot of that on herself

[4getmenot]

But I dont see a connection with racism as you said if she were white nothing would be said

[Athley]

Didn't Danielle win the 'beauty competition' because one of the judges was Teddy Sherringham, then she got disqualified because of that.

I had liked her to start off with but her true colours are coming through and my opinion of her has completely flipped over. Nasty little madam!!!!!!! TS must dump her and sort his life out.

[Lalique]

Forgetmenot, I realise that you are obviously attracted to Shilpa but I think you should take of the rose coloured glasses. Shilpa has engaged in several conversations with Jermaine ,Dirk, Leo etc where the other housemates have been slagged off with some very derogatory remarks. She was against Jade and her family from the start ,the look of disdain was on her face from the moment they entered the house and it's clear she thinks they are beneath her. She has made fun of the way Danielle, Jade and Jo speak. As for her not being contradictory how do you explain someone that bangs on and on about not being seen without make up to then parade with a face covered in cosmetic bleach for the whole world to see! and the game she's playing with Dirk is so unfair, telling anyone who will listen that he is not her type then flirting and teasing him when they are alone.

[andy-hughes]

I have already passed my opinion about the racism / bullying aspect of this show - and received some hostile reaction because of it - but i stand by what i said, even though the media has suddenly cuahgt on to the issues raised.

I maintain that the root of the problem is cultural differences - I believev Shilpa understands why the three females dislike her so much, and she is dealing with it with a degree more dignity than they are. Faced with the personality dynamics, the three females are finding strength in numbers, reinforcing their bond with hostility to the nearest easy target.

I don't think the three females are against Shilpa because she is Indian per se, i think her 'Indian-ness' makes her so different to anyone they can relate to, that they bond together and shut her out. If everyone were to start again, it is equally possible that they could have found the differences between them and Shilpa to be interesting, and a subject of exhcnage of information - but because of the claustrophobic nature of the House, it is far easier to form cliques, draw in like-minded people, and shut out the 'different' one.

Shilpa didn't get to her status in life by being a shrinking violet - under that frail ethereal beauty is a tough uncompromising individual - more than a match for the three who are against her. She may not win, but she certainly won't walk!

When everyone comes out, Shilpa returns to Bollywood and the adoration she has known totally untouched, with some interesting stories. The three ffemales return to life outside with the tabloid treadmill, hopeful career building, and some pretty unpleasant personality issues to ttry and explain. Who wins on that basis? Guess!

[4getmenot]

I'm hardly attracted to her I'm female and I dont agree that she disliked Jades family, and she was nothing but nice to the grandparents too. It was just a shock when they entered the house and they explained that.

[kags]

I would just say to those of you who say absolutely that there is no racism involved in the treatment Shilpa is receiving, that ignoring the possiblity is a very dangerous thing. Everybody harbours some racial stereotypes, and there are some who accept that and work to ensure this doesn't lead to prejudice, and others who either refuse to accept it or are too thick to realise - these are the people who say "I'm not a racist BUT..........". I am afraid Danielle and co may come from the latter group - some of their actions may be motivated by the fact they are threatend by a strong and successful woman of Asian origin - whereas their inbuilt stereotypes tell them Asian women should be submissive.

[kags]

ps I am hoping for Jermaine to win too, or Dirk who also seems like a genuine nice guy.

[Delgirl]

Here, here mosesg, I could not of put it better myself!

[Delgirl]

I can no longer watch Big Brother as it makes me want to be violent, which being an extremely placid person takes alot!! I have had to switch off tonight after Joe, Jade and Danielle are now picking on Shilpa for tipping the reminnicence of the chicken down the toilet, can these three girls not get off their own arses and do anything, perhaps that explains why Jade is so big!! I hope these three witches get everything coming to them when they leave the house, its like being back at school, how can Jade me a mother to two children, no wonder the kids of today are such disrespectful *****!

[galltin]

I was wondering what Jack saw in Jade when I was reminded of The Mrs Merton Show when Mrs Merton asked Debbie McGee "So tell me what was it that attracted you to millionaire Paul Daniels".