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Daytime Sleep Rule Sparks Outrage on ‘Celebrity Big Brother’
Viewers of ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction after ITV enforced a rule against housemates dozing during daylight hours. The Celebrity Big Brother controversy unfolded around 2:35 p.m. when Jack P Shepherd was seen enjoying tea on the sofa while Danny Beard was nestled in blankets. The daytime sleep rule intervention has angered fans.
Housemates Challenged Over Midday Naps
Chris Hughes, with a blanket and cushion, also relaxed alongside them. The peaceful scene was disrupted by Big Brother’s announcement, which addressed the sleepy contestants.
“This is Big Brother. Housemates, you are not permitted to sleep during the day. Danny and Chris, wake up.”
Danny responded, “I’m awake, sis, my eyes are open!” Chris added, “We’re only going to have a twenty minute… rest up.”
Chesney Hawkes, washing dishes nearby, joined in, urging the housemates to wake up. “Get up or we are going to fail the tasks,” he exclaimed.
Social Media Backlash Over Inconsistency
Fans online were critical of Big Brother’s reprimand, especially noting perceived inconsistencies. Many pointed out that Mickey Rourke, who recently exited Celebrity Big Brother, was frequently observed sleeping during the day without intervention.
Fans React to Daytime Sleep Ban
- On X, formerly Twitter, one fan posted: “‘Housemates are not permitted to sleep through the day’ yet that’s all Mickey did the whole time he was in the house #CBBUK.”
- Another wrote: “Erm where was this sleep announcement for Mickey when he was sleeping??? #CBBUK.”
- A third added: “They tell them not to sleep during the day but they let Mickey sleep during the day #CBB #CBBUK.”
Nostalgia for Old-School Wake-Up Tactics
Another viewer suggested that Big Brother has become less strict compared to its earlier seasons in the 2000s. In the past, a loud alarm would sound if anyone was caught napping. “What was that wake up from @bbuk?! Bring back blasting a damn alarm at them when they sleep, nevermind a softy softy chat #CBBUK,” the fan commented.