Big Brother’s Caroline Monk gets formal warning after ‘offensive’ remark

Big Brother star Caroline Monk has landed herself in hot water after making "offensive" and "unacceptable" comments.

The 56-year-old PR executive, from Canvey Island, was summoned to the Diary Room in Wednesday night's tense episode of the ITV2 reality series.

What did Caroline Monk say in the Big Brother house?

The drama kicked off during a game of Truth or Dare, when Caroline made an awkward remark about her co-star Zelah.

Zelah, a 25-year-old personal trainer, is transgender and focuses much of his fitness work around supporting trans clients.

But tensions quickly flared when Caroline's comment left several of her housemates visibly uncomfortable.

Big Brother confronts Caroline in the Diary Room

Moments later, Big Brother called Caroline to the Diary Room for a serious conversation about her behaviour.

Big Brother told her: "Caroline, before you entered the Big Brother House the rules regarding unacceptable language and behaviour were explained to you." Caroline replied: "I know."

Big Brother continued: "Yesterday at 11:21pm during a game of spin of the bottle, you had the following conversations." Producers then reminded Caroline of the incident involving Nancy, Jenny and Zelah.

Big Brother recounted: "Caroline, you said to Nancy 'If you could shag anyone in the House, no no we're on a desert island and there is one person left, you might be able to make babies to get a new civilisation, who would you shag?'"

Zelah Big Brother — Zelah appeared upset by the comments (Picture: ITV)

Nancy replied, "'So, it has to be a guy?' Jenny said 'She's pansexual.'" To which Caroline asked: "'Is she pansexual? Do you like pans?'" Zelah responded: "'Maybe just ask her who she is most attracted to?'" Caroline answered: "I didn't know that bit."

How did Caroline respond after the incident?

Big Brother went on to say: "Nancy then answered 'Zelah.' "Caroline, you said to Zelah 'She's a girl. No you're not.' "Teja shouts, 'Caroline!'

"Caroline, you said 'But you haven't got a willy. Is that really bad? But I was talking about… I'm so sorry Z. Is that bad? That was bad wasn't it? Oh no, I'm dead now. Is that bad?'"

At that point, Big Brother told her: "Caroline, can you look at Big Brother?" Caroline replied: "No. I'm ashamed. Oh God. It's worse than I thought."

What punishment did Big Brother give Caroline Monk?

Big Brother concluded: "Caroline, Big Brother thinks that your language in these instances was offensive and unacceptable and cannot permit you to use language in a way that could cause offence to your fellow Housemates and the viewing public."

The TV personality agreed with the show's assessment, admitting she had crossed a line.

Big Brother then delivered the verdict: "As a result, Big Brother is issuing you with a formal warning. Caroline, any repeated use of this type of language or behaviour could lead to your removal from the House."

Asked if she had anything to say, Caroline responded quietly: "Sorry. It was a horrible thing I said. Horrible."