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Born in United Kingdom · Nationality British — Culture / media / celebrities
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Big Brother final interview with Makosi: 517 complaints, but no breach found” and “Celebrity Big Brother 2007: Ofcom finds she did not sufficiently challenge Jackiey Budden over "the Indian"”.
Profile No. 0720 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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2021-2022
McCall's menopause documentaries raised public awareness but also attracted medical criticism: some doctors warned against overmedicalisation, and a BMJ contributor challenged the portrayal of GPs.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
2021
Following Sarah Everard's murder, McCall wrote that abductions and murders of women were extremely rare and that the level of "fear-mongering" was unhealthy, adding that it was wrong to portray all men as dangerous. The post was widely criticised.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
années 2000-2019
McCall was among celebrities who invested in Ingenious film partnerships, whose tax deductions were challenged by HMRC and the tax courts.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
2015
In an interview, McCall stated that a wife should keep her husband sexually satisfied, even when very tired, otherwise he might "go elsewhere". The remarks prompted strong criticism for what was considered an outdated view of relationships.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
2010
After Vinnie Jones used a derogatory term about her on Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth, McCall repeated it and joined in the joke by mimicking a manner of walking. Following a review, Ofcom found that Channel 4 had breached broadcasting rules.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
2007
In the 2007 Celebrity Big Brother racism case, Ofcom considered that McCall should have challenged Jackiey Budden more firmly when she called Shilpa Shetty "the Indian". The incident was classified as "resolved" in the context of changes announced by Channel 4.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
2007
While standing in for Ken Bruce on Radio 2, McCall prompted 156 complaints to the BBC concerning her conversational style, references to Big Brother and sexually suggestive subjects considered unsuitable for the time slot.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
2005
Following Makosi Musambasi's eviction, 517 viewers complained, notably about her treatment, and some considered that Davina McCall had treated her unfairly or discriminatorily. Ofcom found no breach and did not conclude that McCall's criticism was racially motivated.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
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