BIG Brother was at the centre of an anti-Semitism row yesterday after a housemate wore a T-shirt depicting a map of Israel as a watermelon. The symbol, widely associated with anti-Israel sentiment, sparked claims ITV was allowing “genocidal” views to be broadcast to millions of viewers. 4 Housemate Ali wore a T-shirt depicting Israel as a watermelon Credit: Rex 4 ITV has been slammed after the housemate was seen wearing the T-shirt Credit: Channel 4 4 Ali works as a forensic psychologist Credit: Rex The Campaign Against Antisemitism complained to Ofcom and said last night: “How is this becoming the norm?” It added: “This graphic has caused significant distress among the British Jewish community, who regard it as a genocidal message similar to the slogan ‘From the River to the Sea’, which calls for the elimination of the world’s only Jewish state.
“How did the show’s staff allow this shirt to be worn, let alone broadcast it on national television? "This incident represents a serious violation of broadcasting standards.” Read more TV REAL LOVE Nathan & Rosie are not faking a showmance, insists Big Brother star Yinrun HANGRY HOUSE Watch 'starving' Big Brother housemates explode and go on 'hunger strike' Contestant Ali Bromley, a forensic psychologist, wore the controversial T-shirt in the garden of the Big Brother house. Viewers were in shock at the T-shirt being screened, branding it “vile” and “despicable”.
Zalman Muhammad said: “This is harmful.