Bullying behaviour uncomfortable viewing

Unlike Seasons 1 and 2, is this season making anyone else uncomfortable? Kasim totally ostracised, demeaned, belitted.... held his head high despite being paralysed, unable to play the game and crucified any time he spoke in his own defence by callous people who wouldn't even allow him to eat in the same room. Joe and that clique were truly awful and I bet will be uncomfortable if they watch this back after the show.

Similarly, Freddie trying to defend himself and set upon by Livi and (to a lesser extent) Leanne when he (thanks to Minah successfully planting an accurate seed) pointed out their clique and that he's entitled to defend himself from those who continue to attack him.

I'm not sure if previous seasons seemed this bitter and uncomfortable?