Big Brother Edits Out Pro-Palestinian T-Shirt Amid Controversy

ITV removed and re-uploaded an episode after a contestant's shirt sparked backlash over its political symbolism.

The T-shirt worn by contestant Ali Bromley featured a watermelon symbol, associated with the pro-Palestinian movement due to its colors mirroring the Palestinian flag.
The episode was initially aired on Tuesday but was pulled from ITVX following complaints from the Campaign Against Antisemitism, which deemed the symbol offensive.
ITV apologized and stated that the implications of the T-shirt were not understood during pre-broadcast checks, leading to the episode being edited and re-uploaded with the image removed.
The Campaign Against Antisemitism lodged a complaint with Ofcom, citing the T-shirt as a violation of broadcasting standards and causing distress within the Jewish community.
Some viewers criticized the decision to edit the episode, arguing it was an act of censorship, while others supported ITV's response to the concerns raised.