# Big Brother contestant behavior controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/big-brother-contestant-behavior-controversy > Updated: 2026-10-22T08:25:44.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Following an episode of the ITV reality series Big Brother aired on October 19, 2026, contestant Omar El Meyer became the subject of significant public backlash. The controversy centered on his aggressive and dismissive interactions with fellow housemate Rhianna Collins. Ofcom received 7,138 complaints regarding the broadcast, marking it as the most-complained-about program in the recent reporting period. The regulator is assessing whether the conduct violates broadcasting rules. The charity Women’s Aid criticized the show, with Head of External Affairs Veronica Oakeshott stating the program “risks presenting abuse as a form of entertainment” by showcasing coercive and controlling behaviors. In response, Big Brother producers issued a formal warning to Omar in the Diary Room, noting his behavior appeared to dismiss the feelings of others and could cause offense. Omar disputed the warning, maintaining that he was merely telling the truth and had not dismissed anyone's feelings. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Big Brother housemate Omar receives warning following complaints Big Brother housemate Omar received a formal warning following thousands of complaints regarding his treatment of Rhianna and concerns from Women’s Aid about coercive behaviour. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/big-brother-housemate-omar-receives-warning-following-complaints ### 2026-10-20: Big Brother housemate Omar El Meyer sparks Ofcom complaints Over 7,000 Ofcom complaints have been filed following controversial scenes on Big Brother involving housemate Omar El Meyer's treatment of Rhianna Collins. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/big-brother-stars-rhianna-and-omar-split-after-heated-argument --- Cite as: Big Brother contestant behavior controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/big-brother-contestant-behavior-controversy