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Big Brother viewers accuse ITV of airing transphobia

Original: Big Brother viewers blast ITV show for airing ‘hideous transphobia’ https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co .uk/2026/10/

Viewers of ITV's Big Brother have criticised the reality show, accusing it of airing what they describe as 'hideous transphobia' during its current run. Complaints have spread quickly on social media, with calls for ITV and the programme's producers to address the behaviour shown and how it was handled in the edit.

Why now: Fresh criticism of a popular prime-time reality show has sparked debate about transphobia on television.

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• Big Brother viewers blast ITV show for airing ‘hideous transphobia’ https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co .uk/2026/10/05/big-brother-viewers-blast-itv-show-airing-hideous-transphobia-29678825/ · metro.co.uk@web.brid.gy · 1

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