Alex facing the Big Brother axe as number of complaints rises

Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom confirmed today that they had received 505 complaints over the aggressive behaviour of the accounts executive from Croydon.

Nearly 1,000 viewers have complained and producers have now decided the time has come to act.

An insider told the Daily Star: 'Fans may not even have to wait for an eviction, she could get the boot a lot sooner", an insider told the paper.

Alexandra pointing this afternoon....

"They (Channel 4) will not condone the way in which she has conducted herself and if she leaves other housemates feeling physically intimidated again she could find herself packing her bags.'

Broadcasting regulator Ofcom said yesterday that it has been receiving complaints since Alex launched her foul-mouthed tirade on Tuesday night's show, while Channel 4 has received a further 250 complaints.

Bullying UK director Liz Carnell hit out at the broadcaster for showing the scenes.

She said: 'I'm sure Channel 4 are delighted with the controversy it's caused but it's sending out a message to young people who see what is clearly bullying.

'The aggression shown is unacceptable. Young people are going to be watching and expecting that they can get away with that sort of thing. Channel 4 should take action.'

Channel 4's decision comes as one of Alex's former work colleagues claimed she used to bully people at her old job.

Ex-colleague Jake Homatas told the Daily Mirror that the fiery housemate's time in a telesales job in Purley, Surrey saw her "make a lot of enemies".

"She bullied girls or people who can't carry themselves in conversation," Jake said.

Rachel was in tears after having an argument with Alexandra over who should cook the food

"No one in the office could handle her, so the company put her on field sales after two months just to get rid of her.

"She could do the job - she just couldn't work with anyone else."

Earlier this week, show bosses were forced to step in after 23-year-old Alex stunned viewers with her vicious verbal attacks.

The latest complaints came after she laid into 21-year-old contestant Rebecca Shiner for burning the chips she had prepared for dinner.

When Rachel tried to defend her she also received a barrage of verbal abuse.

Alex said: "Your getting on my f****** nerves, you pr***. I don't give a f**** what you think."

She was called into the show's Diary Room and was warned about her abusive behaviour, after weeping contestant Rachel Rice, 24, complained.

Bullying UK director Liz Carnell hit out at the broadcaster for showing the scenes.

She said: "I'm sure Channel 4 are delighted with the controversy it's caused but it's sending out a message to young people who see what is clearly bullying.

"The aggression shown is unacceptable. Young people are going to be watching and expecting that they can get away with that sort of thing. Channel 4 should take action."

A Channel 4 spokeswoman said: "We are closely monitoring the situation and will take any appropriate action."