Big Brother ‘seriously challenged’ Omar in unseen Diary Room warning over Rhianna

Big Brother has reportedly been having serious conversations with Omar El Mayer over his conduct, which have not been aired on ITV2.

This week, viewers watched as Big Brother gave Omar a warning over his behaviour towards love interest Rhianna Collins. More than 7,000 viewers complained to Ofcom, with Women’s Aid also releasing a statement condemning his alleged “coercive and controlling” behaviour.

Viewers watched as Omar denied any wrongdoing during a brief Diary Room warning from Big Brother, but, according to The Sun, that moment was much longer.

Omar has reportedly been spending a lot of time in the Diary Room, which has not been shown on the nightly episodes.

A source told the publication: “That session where he was given the warning went on for ages. A lot more has been said in that room that has been shown but it won’t ever air because of privacy and confidentiality.”

It’s reported Omar is speaking to a mental health professional “who is seriously challenging him on his behaviour as part of educating him about it”.

Viewers accused Omar of gaslighting Big Brother – and Rhianna when he denied the controlling behaviour, which is reportedly what has prompted the extra chats, with the mental health professionals “helping him try and understand” why his behaviour was wrong.

These scenes will not air because “they’re medically confidential”, however viewers will be pleased to know his warning from Big Brother was not as brief as it appeared on screen.

The source added: “It might not have been finger wagging the whole time, but Omar has very much been made aware he has acted badly.”

Omar has reportedly been speaking with his fellow housemates about his behaviour, though it’s reported they haven’t seen the red flags that viewers have.

What has Omar done in Big Brother?

Omar and Rhianna have been getting close, even telling each other they “love” each other on the show.

However, a number of incidents have raised red flags with Rhianna and viewers. He has told her not to cry because “feelings aren’t facts”, also making her look at his face during a tense conversation about their relationship.

Rhianna has been seen apologising repeatedly to Omar, though viewers believe she has nothing to apologise for.

When Big Brother warned him about “dismissing your fellow housemates’ feelings and experiences and not acknowledging the impact such behaviour could have”, he said he understood, but added: “I’ve just never dismissed a housemate’s feelings in all honesty.”

The moment sparked outcry from viewers, with Women’s Aid also releasing a statement.

They claimed Big Brother was giving a platform to “coercive and controlling behaviours”, as well as risking “presenting abuse as a form of entertainment”.

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

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