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Cosmopolitan
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
‘Big Brother' 27 Contestant Zae Was Caught Using an Ableist Slur
Well, that didn't take long. Less than a week into Big Brother season 27 and already a Houseguest has been caught using a slur. Late Tuesday night, fans saw Isaiah 'Zae' Frederich use an ableist slur on the live feed while playing chess with Keanu Soto. And while this may seem like it should be a rare occurrence, reality TV fans know that when it comes to Big Brother, this kind of scandal is almost a guarantee. As previously mentioned, Zae used the slur during a game of chess, saying 'Oh, shit, I'm a fucking [R-word].' He then corrected himself saying, 'Damn, I shouldn't say that word.' Keanu responded, 'No, you shouldn't.' The eyebrow-raising conversation continued. 'That was one of the ones I was working on not saying for this,' Zae admitted, suggesting that there are other slurs or offensive words he's having to keep himself from using for fear of being exposed on national television. Keanu laughed, saying Zae was lucky it was so late in the night. 'We probably don't even have the live feed on us,' he said, yawning and looking around, as if searching for one of the 112 hidden HD cameras peppered throughout the Big Brother House. Oh, how wrong you are, Keanu. It's unclear whether or not Zae will be reprimanded for his use of the slur. In 2023, Big Brother dismissed a contestant for using a racial slur. At the time, host Julie Chen Moonves told viewers that the contestant in question, Luke Valentine, 'broke the Big Brother code of conduct,' but the show hasn't always had a stellar record when it comes to actually removing people from the competition for offensive language—and it's unclear if the R-word is also banned in the code of conduct. Meanwhile, Zae is already up for eviction on tomorrow night's episode, so it's possible that the powers that be at Big Brother won't have to act at all. The Houseguests are still strategizing and forming allegiances and debating who they are going to vote to evict this week, and who knows, maybe they'll vote Zae out on their own.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Big Brother Contestant Faces Backlash After Using Slur During Live Broadcast
Big Brother contestant Isaiah "Zae" Frederich faces backlash after using a slur during a live broadcast. The incident sparked debate online. Controversy has erupted inside the Big Brother house after contestant Isaiah 'Zae" Frederich was heard using an offensive slur during a late-night conversation that was streamed live to audiences. The moment occurred while Zae was playing chess with fellow housemate Keanu Soto. The incident has quickly drawn comparisons to previous seasons where houseguests were removed for similar behaviour. The comment in question came unexpectedly, as Zae remarked, 'Oh s**t. I'm a frd."* Immediately after, he appeared to realize the gravity of what he had said and added, 'Damn, I shouldn't say that word." Keanu responded, 'No, you shouldn't," before asking aloud whether the live feed was active—unaware that fans were already tuned in. Zae then admitted, 'That's one of the ones I was working on not saying," and both housemates laughed, with Keanu adding, 'I think you're good… you're lucky it's late." The clip quickly circulated online, prompting a wave of responses across social media. Some viewers were reminded of a 2023 incident in which contestant Luke Valentine was expelled from the house after using the N-word. At the time, CBS stated, 'Luke violated the Big Brother code of conduct and there is zero tolerance in the house for using a racial slur. He has been removed from the house." Public reaction to Zae's comment has been mixed. While some users on X (formerly Twitter) criticized the remark, others defended him, arguing that the term he used does not carry the same weight as racial slurs. One user wrote, 'They're comparing retard to the N word? C'mon now…" Another added, 'I don't see anything wrong with this. When a contestant goes into the house they are encouraged to be themselves. Even their uncouth selves. Now it's a problem?" Others expressed concern over the normalization of such language. 'When did it become ok to throw that word around again? It's everywhere again," one person noted. As of now, CBS has not released an official statement on the incident, and Zae remains in the Big Brother house. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
