BIG Brother fans express outrage as fan favourite is sent to 'tiny' jail

Viewers threaten to call Ofcom after contestant is banished to garden jail

Big Brother fans are furious after a fan favourite contestant on the ITV show was punished by being sent to a "tiny" jail. Yinrun, a 25-year-old housemate, was banished to the squat red metal box in the middle of the garden for discussing nominations. This move will now impact who gets evicted next. Viewers took to social media to express their anger, with some threatening to call Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator. They demanded that Yinrun be freed and protected at all costs. Others expressed shock and heartbreak over her imprisonment.

Outpouring of support for Yinrun on social media

Yinrun's imprisonment sparked a wave of support on social media. Fans called for a united front to show appreciation for Yinrun and let her know that they are there for her when she is released from BB jail. The contestant has quickly become popular during her time in the house, and fans recently celebrated her getting revenge on Kerry for "ignoring" her. Yinrun was also at the center of a racism controversy involving comments made by another contestant, Olivia.

Previous contestants faced similar punishments

Yinrun is not the first contestant to face punishment in the garden jail. Earlier in the series, housemates Hallie and Olivia were also banished to the jail for using a secret code to discuss nominations. They were forced to endure the punishment in the torrential rain, which left them and other housemates furious. Towards the end of their sentence, Hallie and Olivia were seen crying while braving the harsh conditions.