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- javip, on 10/11/2007, -7/+359Ok just so everyone knows.. it was the fathers dying wish for her not to be told!
And they had been estranged for 6 years..
The 2nd part isn't really relevant, but the 1st part surely is.. shouldn't his dying wish be honoured?!
edit: also note that the article is from channel 9, rival to channel 10 which shows Big Brother.
I'm not defending the show.. but simply presenting both sides of the argument. - inactive, on 10/11/2007, -40/+368Shame on the producers of that trash TV show. I will never understand why people watch that crap.
- MarkCiccone, on 10/11/2007, -37/+207Shouldn't that be illegal?
- stevenb486, on 10/11/2007, -2/+133From the same site: "Emma 'didn't want to know if dad died'" http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=269236
Considering it was cancer, the contestant very likely knew her father had cancer when she entered the house. - 0x0000ff, on 10/11/2007, -26/+156Last year they almost canned the show because a couple of guys turkey slapped some chick in bed, that was funny.
This, is ***** sick. - dweeb79, on 10/11/2007, -22/+133To be honest I had no idea the show was still on.
But I can honestly say that is really mean to do that to her. When she gets off the show it will be the devastating to her and may cause severe depression. TV and Music execs are evil. - jiggawoot, on 10/11/2007, -2/+81Actually, it hasn't got much to do with the producers at all.
I copied this from the Big Brother website:
A letter from Emma's brother
DAY 34 09:50
A letter from Emma's brother
Big Brother is aware of and understands many of the concerns the public has expressed upon learning the sad news of Housemate Emma’s father’s death. Emma’s family is appreciative of the care and support her fans have extended. However, this week’s media speculation is mostly uninformed, inaccurate and the cause of much distress to Emma’s family. Emma’s brother Matt has written asking that we help clarify the situation. His letter appears here.
Emma was aware of the possibility that our dads impending death may occur whilst she was in the Big Brother production. Our dad had been ill for a considerable amount of time and wasn’t taken from us suddenly; the family did have time to prepare themselves.We reassured Emma that, in the event that this did happen, grieving our dad’s death when she was released from Big Brother would be no less meaningful or significant than when he actually passed away.
I personally spent the last week of dad's life by his side and one thing he was absolutely certain about was the fact that he didn't want his death to impose either negatively or positively on Emma's Big Brother experience.
He made us promise him that no-one would notify Emma of his death. He was adamant and clear in expressing this request. He also requested that his death remain private from the Big Brother ‘hype’ but unfortunately due to the indecency of the person who leaked the information to the media we have been unable to honor this wish.
Emma and I have maintained a close friendship for many years. We have previously and recently in 'lock down', discussed the possibility of dad’s death thoroughly. I can confirm with absolute confidence that Emma has prepared herself and her views have been considered in the family’s decision-making process.
People may cast their own views and opinions but these people are not privy to Emma and dad’s relationship. We as a family wouldn’t want to interfere with anyone else’s family affairs especially in their time of sadness so we’re stunned by the reaction of so many that have based their opinions on a total lack of knowledge of our family’s internal workings. As Emma’s family we know her very well and are confident we have made the right decision.
Our dad was extremely proud of Emma’s achievements so far on Big Brother. He would watch her each night proudly from his hospital bed heckling rivals and laughing at Emma’s wicked attitude and antics. Without you guys and this Big Brother experience he wouldn’t otherwise have had this opportunity and insight into his daughter’s life, thank you.
Rest assured that the family has made arrangements to postpone dad’s final service until Emma departs the house to ensure Emma is still given the opportunity to participate. As you are aware the funeral has already taken place however the family will reconvene with Emma to lay dads ashes to rest.
On behalf of Emma’s family including Tim [her partner], we sincerely thank the Big Brother production team for supporting and respecting our family’s decision. Our family is not familiar with all this media attention and we are extremely grateful and appreciative of Big Brother's discretion and tact in dealing with this issue.
Regards
Matt (Emma’s brother) - jimmyJMs, on 10/11/2007, -10/+83You guys really need to read the article and understand the story before condemning Big Brother on this. Like everyone else here, I never want to see this show on my TV ever again, but this incident isn't the nail in the coffin we're all looking for. Just to set the record straight...
IT WAS HER FATHER'S DYING WISH THAT SHE NOT BE TOLD!!!
Buried as inaccurate! - StormyAaron, on 10/11/2007, -1/+62As much as I dislike shows like Big Brother, every other report I have seen on this issue, shows that it was the choice of the contestant and the father (and family) not to tell her that the father has died if she was still in the house. It is not the producers fault at all yet the contestant's fault by saying "Hey, if my dad dies I do not want to know about it"
- glittalogik, on 10/11/2007, -6/+50Buried as inaccurate - the father explicitly stated that she wasn't to be told; the producers are just respecting his wishes.
I'm not defending the show, it's complete and utter trash, but we can criticise it without resorting to FUD. - thomas, on 10/11/2007, -3/+36@matthewaaron (#6859653)
The fact that you don't know that the person is female and not male proves you didn't read the story before commenting. - fkr3, on 10/11/2007, -17/+45I will never understand why people *continue* to watch that crap. It wasn't good when it was first copied from whatever country invented the concept, and this is what? The 5th or 6th series? All I can say is, I'm glad I no longer have access to Australian television.
The producers are and will always be cockheads who put their ***** show and their desperate claw for ratings before any of the contestents, but the contestents are retarded just for wanting to be on that lame show.
I can't decide who's the bigger retard between the producers and the contestants, but I don't think it should be kept a secret that the father died. She should have been informed so she could leave for the funeral. - inactive, on 10/11/2007, -1/+26Shame on that ***** site for not displaying at the very top the fact that it was the wish of the family for her not to know! Getting me all riled up against the producers for nothing! This is a non-story, if the family is who wished it. BURIED as inaccurate.
- moo2u2, on 10/11/2007, -0/+24Both the father and the daughter mentioned before the show started that she should not be told if he died, so I don't see what the big deal is.
Not that I watch the show, i think it's the epitome of stupidity, but it'll be interesting to see if she gets the pity votes now... - dweeb79, on 10/11/2007, -1/+25If that is the case then I can understand why the producers did it. If she and her family came to some agreement before she went into the show, then fine.
My comment up above should be buried.
Thanks
-Dweeb - Corqueatsz, on 10/11/2007, -29/+52Disgusting, hopefully this is the last nail in Big Brother's long-due coffin.
- faz9, on 10/11/2007, -1/+22The number 1 article on the site is "Emma 'didn't want to know if dad died'" http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=269236
- Stonedonkey, on 10/11/2007, -18/+37That's ***** up.
- Al3x, on 10/11/2007, -0/+16Everybody bury inaccurate! What *****, sensationalism *****. This article is so misleading...it doesn't present any of the main facts...like it was her own father's dying wish she not be told.
- dweeb79, on 10/11/2007, -1/+16@moo2u2
My apology for not knowing all the facts to this story.
I am going to bury this story as inaccurate.
-Dweeb - nitemonkey, on 10/11/2007, -0/+11Geeze there are some stupid people here.
a. they were estranged for 6 years
b. she specifically asked not to be notified if he died (his death was expected)
c. he specifically asked that his daughter not be notified until after she left the house.
d. read the letter from the family http://www.behindbigbrother.com/posts/updates/1274
Is rational analysis really that difficult? - IRoaChI, on 10/11/2007, -0/+11didn't the dad ask speciffcally not to tell?
I feel they are doing the right thing by honouring his last wish. How is that cruel or disgusting? - Linkage155, on 10/11/2007, -1/+11Digg submitters need to do some research before submitting crap, thank you for clearing it up. It makes complete sense, father was fighting cancer, she did not want to know about it, else it would ruin the rest of her stay in the show. Completely understandable.
- koko775, on 10/11/2007, -1/+11Oh really? She apparently asked not to be told. Not only that, but the show's producers are following her family's wishes. Why are they getting the flak from the family's choice? It's a bad decision, to be sure, but how can you attack the producers for being faithful to the family's wishes? Am I missing something?
- Scaryclouds, on 10/11/2007, -0/+9According to the article her family requested the producers not to tell her. You can't blame the producers for this one, what are they suppose to do disobey their wishes and tell her?
I'm not saying I'm agreeing with the family's decision just don't blame the producers.
Also shame for howzitgoin88 for the confusing title. - 8177, on 10/11/2007, -4/+13Something to point out form article.
It was the families wish and the producers are doing what the family said.
Blame the family not the show.
Though I agree the show sucks and if they break it on her on air that would be horrific and a lawsuit in the making. - syl1985, on 10/11/2007, -1/+9Sorry for comment jacking but Buried as lame.
1) Don't tell me why to digg anything you dolt.
2) She didn't want to know - he doesn't want to tell her - she was estrangeed from him - it's not your decision to make and by them not telling her and honouring her families wish they are not doing anything inherently evil.
3) This show is *****, don't give anymore publicity just let it fade off much like an heiress or poptart. - ptacnik, on 10/11/2007, -0/+7Buried as inaccurate.
- fishbert, on 10/11/2007, -0/+7My, how ego-centric of you...
You do realize that I was 'reply'ing to someone who was asking about it, yes? - sathias, on 10/11/2007, -0/+7Don't be disgusted by this, it is her and her family's wishes. Wait until she is evicted and see whether Gretel breaks the news to her on stage, live on air. If so, that is the time to be disgusted.
- nnnr, on 10/11/2007, -0/+7This is such a dumb article because the Dad's dying wish was for no one to tell her until she got out of the house so her experience wouldn't be ruined!
- Aliarse, on 10/11/2007, -7/+14The sooner Big Brother is off the TV the better, its complete, utter, *****.
The new one starts over here soon, which means im going to have to endure all the sad ***** with no life talking about it constantly. :(
"ohh, did you see so and so pick his nose?"
"yes, that was AWESOME".
/me sighs. - Bigheadaus, on 10/11/2007, -0/+6Ok, Just to clarify. Since this article was posted yesterday afternoon by one of my mates. There has been an update. Emma's brother, Matt. Has made it clear that Emma will be told once she leaves, and in private.
'He made us promise him that no-one would notify Emma of his death. He was adamant and clear in expressing this request. He also requested that his death remain private from the Big Brother ‘hype’ but unfortunately due to the indecency of the person who leaked the information to the media we have been unable to honor this wish'
The full letter from her brother can be read at http://bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/news/A-letter-from-Emmas-brother-195.html - myt29, on 10/11/2007, -1/+7Buried as inaccurate.
- fishbert, on 10/11/2007, -1/+6read and learn
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Brother_%28TV_series%29 - brufleth, on 10/11/2007, -1/+6Her father and family didn't want her told.
The show's producers are NOT at fault. - aramova, on 10/11/2007, -0/+5Buried as Inaccurate.
Looking into the story, the family requested this, and the woman knew he was on his death bed -- without requesting to be notified.
They are following family's request, not being inhumane.
Shame on digg users for blinding digging sensational headlines. - gdm9000, on 10/11/2007, -0/+5BTICHES? Oh, I think he meant F*ing BRITCHES, though I'm not sure what he has against britches...
You, ma'am, are SNESORED! - tomis, on 10/11/2007, -1/+5Sensationalist title and inaccurate summary. Bury.
The article its self is even inaccurate. It quotes numerous people who claim that telling her is what's best even through it's quite clear that she, her, father, and her family, decided this issue ahead of time.
The really sick this is that these "ethicists" think it's completely ethical to totally ignore a dieing persons wishes after they're dead. How would they like it if we totally disrespected their wishes after they've passed on? - DylanJohn, on 10/11/2007, -0/+4I realise I'm only repeating what others have already said, but it was the family's wishes that she not be told until she leaves the house. The show's producers are just respecting that.
How does something like this get so many diggs? Don't people bother to read the damn articles before they digg them? - jull1234, on 10/11/2007, -0/+4Oops, looks like you got censored.
- gr3i, on 10/11/2007, -1/+4Its not just digg submitters. This story has been blown out of proportion by the major tv networks and new papers here as it just adds to the ongoing Big Brother controversy over the last few years. Nothing builds ratings better than headlines, even if it is a complete non-story.
- spectech, on 10/11/2007, -1/+4It is amazing how many people did not read the letter from Emma's Brother, still people have negative things to say. Wake up people and read before submitting. Read the Letter.
- gr3i, on 10/11/2007, -0/+3Got a link? Whats so bad over here? Not having a go, just interested.
- DeFex, on 10/11/2007, -0/+3If they told her and it was live on TV everyone would be complaining even more.
- brufleth, on 10/11/2007, -0/+3It was her father's dying wish not to have her told.
Lrn2read! - skyfire1, on 10/11/2007, -0/+3I wouldn't mind being on it. Though half of the time everyone would be watching me masturbate with conditioner.
- Avalontor, on 10/11/2007, -0/+3This is digg at it's finest. whoever is digging down the people who actually read the article and know this is all BS are the ***** sickos.
- winter818, on 10/11/2007, -0/+3Just FYI- THE DYING FATHER MADE THIS REQUEST. Who are we to question this man's decision? all the BB producers are doing is respecting his wishes.
Stupid Digg deserves to be BURIED IN *****. - ryanchristopher, on 10/11/2007, -1/+4Man thats going to suck when she loses. I'm sorry you have three minutes to pack you bags and leave the house, oh and your father is dead.
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