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Rhianna Collins evicted from Big Brother as complaints about Omar top 22,000
Rhianna Collins was evicted from Big Brother during Friday’s live show, alongside Philip Regan.
The complaints concern Omar El Mayer’s treatment of Rhianna, his on-off girlfriend, inside the house.
Ofcom said it had received 22,499 complaints about his behaviour, including language viewers described as controlling and coercive.
Omar was reprimanded by the programme for language and behaviour that could dismiss others’ feelings or cause offence; he said he had not dismissed a housemate’s feelings and had tried to care for Rhianna.
After leaving, Rhianna said she had told Omar she was unhappy with his behaviour and felt he changed afterwards.
The complaints set a civilian-series record, though two other incidents in Big Brother history drew more complaints.
The show’s hosts told Rhianna that some viewers were unhappy with how the situation played out and assured her she had done nothing wrong.
Rhianna Collins was evicted from Big Brother during Friday night's live show.
Ofcom said it had received 22,499 complaints about Omar El Mayer's behaviour towards Rhianna.
Big Brother had reprimanded Omar over his language and behaviour in the house.
After her eviction, Rhianna said she had spoken to Omar about his treatment of her and that he changed.
Omar said he had not dismissed housemates' feelings and had tried to look out for Rhianna.
- Who
- Rhianna Collins and Omar El Mayer, contestants on Big Brother.
- What
- Collins was evicted. Ofcom had received 22,499 complaints about El Mayer's behaviour towards her.
- When
- Friday night, 30 October 2026. Ofcom disclosed the complaint total on Thursday.
- Where
- The Big Brother house and Friday night's live show.
- Why
- Collins was evicted after being nominated. The reasons for viewers' complaints were concerns about El Mayer's behaviour towards her.
Big Brother
Omar El Mayer
Aspect
Big Brother
Big Brother said some of Omar's language and behaviour appeared to dismiss housemates' feelings and could cause offence.
Omar El Mayer
Omar said he had never dismissed a housemate's feelings and had tried to look out for and care for Rhianna.
Big Brother reprimanded Omar after an episode featuring a row between him and Rhianna prompted more than 7,000 Ofcom complaints.
Ofcom revealed it had received 22,499 complaints about the situation.
Rhianna and Philip Regan were evicted after being nominated alongside Rochelle, Samuel and Twinks.
- Complaints
- 22,499 received by Ofcom
- Evicted contestants
- Rhianna Collins and Philip Regan
- Other nominated housemates
- Rochelle, Samuel and Twinks
- Omar's age
- 21
- Rhianna's age
- 22
What people are saying
Big Brother wants to bring to your attention that at times, it appears that you are dismissing your fellow housemates' feelings and experiences, and not acknowledging the impact such behaviour could have on your fellow housemates and the viewing public.
I've done nothing but look out for her. I've done nothing but try to accommodate her and be there for her and care for her.