Ched Evans' sister due to be on Big Brother

Ugh. I'm up for a petition and complaint.

Anyone up for a petition and complaint to BB sponsors?

I really, really hope that's what it means. I don't think BB has been a huge ratings hit for C5 so I imagine they want to stir up some controversy by signing her, which is pretty reprehensible, but there does seem to be limits round what she can actually say, which is reassuring. Especially as the appeal process is still ongoing, there are pretty strict rules...

Yy kampeki. Why are C5 doing this? Would they have max Clifford's sister on?

Thanks AuntieStella

Utterly shocking that being the sister of a convicted racist can now confer some sort of warped "celebrity" status.

I certainly shan't be watching. However, I suspect I'm not their target audience.

"(has his appeal finally been nixed?)"

It was referred to CCRC in July 2014, and I'm sure I read somewhere that it was expected to take about 35 weeks to rule, which would mean about now. But his team also submitted what they called new evidence in January and if that resets a 35-week clock completely, it would take until about September.

Disgusting behaviour attempting to use reality TV in an attempt to manipulate the public, obviously their efforts and petitions aren't worthy or accurate on their own merit. The courts were 100% right in their verdict I think and lets spare a thought for the victim, who now lives in exile while he walks free, expecting to jump back into a career in the influential public eye and condone others doing the same? I think not.

Wow channel 5 really?! That's a new low. I won't be watching she has come out with vile stuff on twitter before now I can't stomach watching her enable her brother's attempts to 'clear his name'.
They seem to all forget- Ched, his sister, his gf, his mum etc Etc he was arrested based on his account of what happen he admitted not seeking consent therefore rape. How deludes himself otherwise is actually amazing to me.
No if she's on then I won't be tuning in

Well there's lots in the Ofcom broadcast code.

He can't profit directly or indirectly (or through another person) for his crime.
A person who could reasonably be expected to be called as a witness in a criminal trial isn't allowed to discuss it on TV.
Any on-going legal process isn't allowed to be discussed (has his appeal finally been nixed?)
Obviously his victim can't be named, discussed or defamed.

And "broadcasters MUST avoid unjust or unfair treatment of individuals or
organisations in programmes." (my emphasis) so anything she says about the victim (which is the only way really to 'clear his name') would be highly unlikely to be broadcastable.

Bloody hell.

That said, I don't think there's anyway she can use it as a platform. It's not a documentary and there are rules about what can and can't be broadcast. Will have a wee google.

This is a huge indicator of how society has gone and the power of reality TV. Hate the whole idea nothing to do with any views I hold on the case just it is setting a dangerous precedent from which there will be no going back.

Fuck sake.

I'm going to go and live in a cave.