Police in the UK have confirmed that threats have been made against several of the current 'Celebrity Big Brother' housemates.
Hertfordshire Police said that the email threats were sent to Channel 4 but would not confirm if they were linked to current allegations of racism in the house.
More than 10,000 people have lodged complaints with media watchdog Ofcom, claiming that Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is being targeted by other housemates.
A police spokesperson said: "We can confirm Hertfordshire Constabulary have been made aware of two e-mails that have been received by the television studios that contain unspecified threats against a number of the housemates. Police are currently looking in to the e-mails."
The spokesperson also said: "We can confirm Hertfordshire Constabulary received one telephone call complaining about alleged racist behaviour."
"The caller was referred to Ofcom who will be dealing with all complaints of this nature."
Meanwhile, the chief executive of Carphone Warehouse, the show's sponsor, said that the company is currently reviewing their sponsorship of the show because of the allegations of racism.
Charles Dunstone said: "We are talking to Channel 4. The sponsorship is constantly under review. Clearly we are against racism."
"Most people understand that the person who has their name associated with the programme does not necessarily condone the content."
