[arista]

[Big Brother producers are investigating
how offensive and controversial social posts
by housemate Trish Balusa were not flagged
before she joined the show.

Most of the tweets in question - which fans have
criticised for using racist and
homophobic language - were posted
more than 10 years ago.

In a statement on X, formerly Twitter,
she apologised, saying she was "deeply disappointed,
embarrassed and ashamed".

The 33-year-old from Luton was evicted from
the ITV2 show on Friday.

It was only after she left that the old posts
came to light. It looks like her former account
has been deleted, with the apology posted
from a new account in her name.

BBC News is choosing not to repeat the
language contained in some of the historical posts.

A spokesperson for the production company
behind Big Brother, Initial TV, said: "This weekend
we have been made aware of concerning
historical tweets.

"We are currently looking into why they were
not identified by the independent supplier
we engage to review the digital footprint
of potential housemates as part of
our pre-checks."

A planned appearance by Trish on
spin-off Big Brother: Late & Live, hosted by Will Best,
will not go ahead, a production source said.
Contestants who have been evicted usually
appear on the lively evening debate show.

Trish is said to be being supported as part
of the programme's welfare measures
for contestants.]


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67397575


STUPID title of this thread.
Tweets are REAL
SHE IS A UGLY RACIST