Ofcom probes 'bullying' on Big Brother

CELEBRITY Big Brother has been accused of double standards for not giving Coolio the boot for allegedly bullying the other housemates.

Media watchdog Ofcom is investigating his intimidating behaviour after viewers complained.

The rapper has reduced singer Michelle Heaton to tears by constantly joking that she fancies fellow contestant Ben Adams and made evictee Lucy Pinder cry by ranting about girl-on-girl violence.Last night he had a screaming match with actress Tina Malone in which he told her to "shut her mouth".

According to Pinder, he has also made racist and sexist jokes.

An Ofcom spokesman said: "We have had complaints over issues concerning Coolio. We will be investigating." Fans say Coolio should be kicked out.

Last year Londoner Alexandra DeGale was pulled out because of her intimidating behaviour. A Big Brother spokesman said: "Conflict often arises but what is important is how it is dealt with. Big Brother encourages housemates to sort out their disagreements themselves."