ITV Big Brother Marcello's sparks Ofcom complaints over 'misogynistic' comments

s Marcello has sparked backlash from angry fans.

The broadcasting watchdog regulator has confirmed that they've received 72 complaints related to Marcello’s behaviour and his alleged misogynistic comments following an episode of the ITV2 reality show which aired on October 11.

It comes Marcello claimed he shared a "kiss" with housemate Ali in the smoking area. When the pair returned from their smoking break together, Marcello, 34, shouted to the other housemates that he kissed Ali, 38, who is a lesbian.

However, included the footage of them vaping to clarify to viewers that nothing actually happened. Fans were left furious after watching the scene unfold, and even demanded than producers step in and talk to Marcello about his behaviour.

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One wrote on X: "Is Big Brother gonna step in and caution Marcello's behaviour? It is becoming uncomfortable." Another added: "Does Marcello not know Ali is a lesbian?" A third said: "I think Big Brother should remove Marcello, he's clearly a danger to the female housemates"

Viewers were left fuming at Marcello for "treating the show like " and "sexualising every conversation with women". The youth mentor from East London has raised eyebrows after setting his sights on multiple women and flirting with the female housemates.

In previous episodes, he talked to Big Brother about his "love for women" and listed who he finds attractive in the house, as well as declaring he's "probably going to lips it" with Ali, who is a lesbian.

In another scene, he told housemate Rosie, currently named Jacket Potato, she looked "very pretty" and asked if she had ever been a model.

is not the only show which sparked some fan fury this week. Ofcom also received 56 complaints following an episode of : Extra Slice which aired on October 10 related to comments made about Coeliac disease.

Big Brother airs Sunday to Friday on ITV2 and ITVX at 9pm