Big Brother 25 contestant Luke Valentine has been removed from the CBS reality show after being heard using a racial slur on the programme’s 24-hour live feed.As reported by Variety, The 30-year-old illustrator, who is white, was heard using the N-word during a conversation with fellow contestants Jared Fields, Cory Wurtenberger and Hisam Goueli on Tuesday night (August 8).After catching himself using the slur, Valentine covered his mouth and laughingly apologised.
He then tried to correct himself with the word “dude”.CBS has since confirmed Valentine’s departure from the show, saying in a statement that he “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,” producers said.Valentine’s exit from the reality show will be addressed on Thursday night’s episode.
After the contestant was heard using the slur, many viewers took to social media and called for his removal.Production should remove Luke.
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