Big Brother fans call for ITV to "step in" over Omar's behaviour towards Rhianna

Big Brother fans have urged producers to "step in" over Omar's behaviour towards Rhianna, calling for ITV to "take this seriously".

In tonight’s episode, Rhianna tried to clear the air with Omar, explaining that she was "going through it". Omar replied that she wasn't "mature enough" to speak to him about it, prompting Rhianna to say she felt dismissed.

"I wanna be okay with you, but this is not going anywhere," Rhianna told Omar. "It's going round in circles," she said, before adding: "Maybe this whole thing was a bad idea."

Rhianna continued: "I can't have you keep making me upset," before saying they would "be friends".

Following their discussion, Rhianna spoke to Rochelle and Philip, telling them: "I would never let a boy make me cry outside of here." She added: "I came here alone and I'm leaving here alone."

Later, Omar approached Rhianna, and the pair went to the storeroom, where they had another heated discussion. During the conversation, Big Brother called Rhianna to the Diary Room, where she appeared in tears.

Big Brother said: "Big Brother just wanted to check that you're okay?" Rhianna replied: "Sometimes I just don't like the way he speaks to me."

Speaking about her feelings for Omar, Rhianna said: "I love him so much, and it's just so difficult." She continued: "I want to go back to how we normally are, but I just don't know how."

That evening, the pair appeared to reconcile, with Rhianna saying: "I'm sorry. I don't want to argue with you." The couple then shared a cuddle and a kiss before going to bed together. Omar told Rhianna to "fix up".

Reacting to the episode online, one person on X said: "Omar calling her a little bastard, the threatening whispers and telling her to fix up.. ITV producers you got 24hrs to handle business before i start dm’ing ofcom execs on linkedin."

A second person said: "Big Brother really needs to intervene between Omar and Rhianna and call out the abhorrent actions of Omar. The way he speaks to her, the double standards and all the red flags are so concerning for her and any other potential future partners."

"I think everyone needs to file [an] ofcom complaint because that behaviour is actually f**king disgusting," penned another.

Another viewer wrote: "Very, very uncomfortable watch #bbuk @bbuk surely there is a duty of care to step in."

Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in this story, organisations including Refuge and Women's Aid can provide further support and information. The 24-hour, freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0808 2000 247.

The US National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or text LOVEIS to 22522.

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