Big Brother fans have accused the show of being fixed after it emerged Marco Pierre White Jr and Laura Carter already know each other.
And it seems they may already be more friendly than viewers were originally led to believe after they were pictured together at a nightclub just weeks before the series launch.
Fans of the show have branded Marco and Laura’s antics a “showmance” after he was snapped with his arm draped around her on a night out.
Posting the picture on his Instagram page, he wrote: “Great night at this new After House club @L8Club London.”
A show source told heatworld that, while they have no knowledge of the pair having a previous connection, they could not guarantee they had not met before.
Meanwhile, Ofcom are reportedly considering investigating the show after producers received hundreds of complaints for airing scenes that made viewers feel uncomfortable.
Fans were left shocked and disgusted after they tuned in at the weekend to see very graphic scenes featuring Marco and Laura.
He could be seen putting his hands down her pants and lifting her top to expose her bare breasts after she put a belt around his neck and slapped him.
One person tweeted: “@bbuk should be ashamed allowing that to be aired never felt so uncomfortable watching a tv show #bbuk #Marco #laura #disgusting.”
Someone else posted: “Omg Marco and Laura you have family that are probably watching this. Have respect for yourselves and for them @bbuk #bbuk.”