Big Brother: Sarah gets a telling off for 'language used'
In the latest episode of Big Brother, one contestant faced a stern talking-to from Big Brother over their use of language, leading to an apology for any offence caused.
During Thursday's show, Sarah was called to the diary room for a reprimand concerning her earlier remarks that some deemed insensitive.
Previously, she had conceded that her 'joke' during a shopping task, where she used the phrase 'stop the gloats' while housemates were split into vampires and villagers, was 'not politically correct'.
In a conversation with Hanah, Sarah acknowledged that her comment was a play on the controversial 'stop the boats' slogan and recognised its potential insensitivity.
She had also prompted other housemates to repeat the chant during the task, reports the Mirror.
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The issue came to light when Hanah and Segun later voiced their concerns about the racial undertones of the remark in a private discussion.
Khaled too expressed unease, feeling that certain comments made in the house might have been directed at him. Following these developments, Sarah found herself answering to Big Brother in the diary room.
Big Brother reminded her that the show brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences and highlighted how her words had affected others in the house.
She replied: "For me, it was just funny because it rhymed, and I don't really talk about politics that often because it's not something I'm interested in, but it was a joke.
"It had no racial connotations, I have no connotations about boats or immigration, or anything like that. It was just making funny of political slogans."
Viewers at home applauded the resolution of the incident, praising the show for addressing the inappropriate behaviour.
One viewer expressed relief, commenting: "Thank god she's getting told off!"
A disgruntled viewer took to social media to express their disquiet, writing: "Sarah really needs to read the room. In what world is that language appropriate or funny in any context."
Although Sarah confessed there was no malice behind her comments, some audience members felt a mere reprimand was insufficient.
One person vented: "What the hell?? A slap on the wrists and saying it's a learning experience is not enough. There are POC in that house who are hurt by her remarks and will now feel deeply uncomfortable in her presence. It's not right that Sarah's allowed to stay."
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Subsequently, during the Big Brother Late and Live segment, the notion that it was an important life lesson emerged, with panellists highlighting the show's nature as a social study.
One pundit admitted feeling compassion for Sarah, having to face such a public reckoning. In the latest nomination news, Lily, Emma, Ali, Khaled and Baked Potato find themselves on the chopping block, awaiting their fate which lies yet again in the hands of the viewing public.
Fans can cast their votes through the exclusive Big Brother app, determining which contestants are shown the door from the high-stakes reality game.
Come Friday night, ousted housemates will make their exit, as presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best capture the immediate post-eviction emotions during the subsequent companion broadcast.
Big Brother continues weekdays on ITV2 from 9pm
