Big Brother housemate Omar has received a warning from ITV after becoming the source of 7,000 Ofcom complaints due to his treatment of Rhianna, his girlfriend on the show.

Viewers have been complaining in their droves after the contestant was accused of controlling behaviour, which prompted many to contact charity Women’s Aid , who said that ITV risked presenting abuse as entertainment by airing the scenes.

Omar and Rhianna entered the compound six weeks ago and started a relationship within the first week. But in the last week, during several conversations in which Rhianna expressed doubt about their future, he appeared to repeatedly dismiss her emotions, telling her: “You’ve really f***ed me off by saying what you said.

Later, while she was chatting to other housemates, he walked up to her and said into her ear: “Do me a favour.…