Celebrity Big Brother contestant Rodrigo Alves has been given a formal warning after he used “highly offensive” language on the reality TV show.
Brazilian TV personality Rodrigo – dubbed The Human Ken Doll – told former TOWIE star Dan Osborne he was not attracted to him as he was “too white”.
Rodrigo, 35, added twice that he would prefer a “[N-word] boy.”
Rodrigo was summoned to the Diary Room where he was told his language was “unacceptable” and that if he used it again he would be removed from the house immediately.
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He was also told the word he had used was “highly offensive” and was likely to have caused significant offence to his housemates and the viewing public.
Rodrigo blamed being excited and drunk for him saying the word and said that he regretted using it.
Big Brother told Rodrigo that his excuses did not explain away his language, which he said he understood.
Big Brother told him: “Before you entered the Big Brother house, the rules regarding unacceptable language and behaviour were explained to you.
“This morning at 2.40am in the bedroom in a conversation with Dan, Gabby, Chloe and Natalie, you used the N-word twice.
“Rodrigo, this word is highly offensive and very likely to cause significant offence to both your housemates and more, importantly the viewing public. Do you understand?”
Rodrigo replied: “Of course, I do understand. Last night I was very excited to be here. I had quite a lot to drink and I was intoxicated. I was drunk. In fact, I was very drunk.
“Today I am very hungover and obviously regretting that, the fact I used the N-word. That wasn’t necessary at all. I was excited and I had quite a lot to drink.”
Big Brother responded: “None of that is relevant, Rodrigo, and is not an excuse.
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“Big Brother regards your language in this instance as totally unacceptable and Big Brother doesn’t tolerate such language in the house. As a result of your use of this language, Big Brother is giving you a formal and final warning. If you use this language in the house again, you will be removed from the house immediately.”
Big Brother does not tolerate the use of highly offensive, racially charged language in the House. Rodrigo has received a formal and final warning and if he uses such language again, he will be removed immediately. Rodrigo has apologised for his comments. #CBB pic.twitter.com/NX8scGPUkW
— Big Brother UK (@bbuk) August 17, 2018
In a statement, a spokesman for Celebrity Big Brother said: “Big Brother does not condone or tolerate the use of any kind of racist or offensive language in the Big Brother house.
“Rodrigo has received a formal and final warning and if such language is used again in the house, he will be removed immediately. Rodrigo has apologised for his comments.”
Some viewers, however, felt Rodrigo should have been removed immediately.
Just catching up and nah. Get Rodrigo out. The fact he said it so casually is disgusting and the fact no one else batted an eyelid is shocking. #CBB #CBBUK
— Kelz 💜 (@kelliebroono) August 17, 2018
Rodrigo is just given a final warning for saying the N word twice? He should be kicked out!!! 😠😠😠@channel5_tv @bbuk #cbb #cbbuk
— Claw (@Clawmaw) August 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/CakeFaceMemba__/status/1030733050274099200
Can't believe they're keeping Rodrigo in after saying the N word TWICE!! Bloody throw him out #CBB
— Chan (@vamplacey) August 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/Summer_Roni/status/1030560466190258176
Get Rodrigo off our tv. Using that word is not acceptable in any circumstances. Kick him out. #cbb #Rodrigo
— Steph | ˢⁿⁱˣ🖤 (@stephkied) August 17, 2018
Celebrity Big Brother continues on Channel 5 on Saturday at 10pm.
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