Big Brother launch investigation into 'harmful' tweets as Trish releases apology
Historic tweets from Trish have resurfaced
She left the Big Brother house to a flood of cheers on Friday night (10th November), but public opinion on 2023 housemate Trish Balusa quickly changed over the weekend, when some of her historic tweets resurfaced online.
The 'hurtful' tweets were found on her now deactivated account and appeared to see Trish make derogatory comments about people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and Asian people.
Trish has since taken to Instagram to apologise, saying: 'I’m aware that some very concerning old tweets of mine have resurfaced, and I would like to sincerely apologise for the harmful stereotypes I perpetuated and the pain I have caused to the marginalised communities and groups of people mentioned.
'There are no excuses for the ignorance that I showed and I am deeply disappointed, embarrassed and ashamed that I once made such comments. I have come a very long way since by educating myself and being educated by others on the impact and harm these views cause.
'It is part of the reason why I am so passionate about standing up for others and holding myself to a high standard of responsibility and accountability for my actions.
'I appreciate the support you’ve all given me on the show and I understand you feel disappointed. I know apologies can seem convenient in these circumstances, but I mean it from the bottom of my heart: I am truly sorry. I hope it is possible for you to offer me grace and believe that people can change.'
She finished by adding: 'I am committed to being the person I am now, the person you have known me as – someone who speaks up, stands for what they believe in and always open to growth and accountability.'
Trish's apology arrives after Big Brother bosses revealed they'd be investigating into why Trish's tweets weren't discovered before she entered the house by the vetting team.
A Big Brother spokesperson 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."
Trish was due to appear on Big Brother: Late and Live on Sunday night (12th November), but her appearance on the show was cancelled due to the resurfaced tweets.
Check out which TV shows this year's BB housemates have been on:
Farida
50-year-old Farida is the oldest housemate in the BB house this year.
Farida - Blankety Blank
Just weeks before entering the house, Farida featured as a contestant on the 2023 series of Blankety Blank, which is hosted by Bradley Walsh!
Farida - Come Dine With Me
Blankety Blank wasn't the only show Farida has taken part in! Way back in 2009, the make-up artist from Wolverhampton also featured on an episode of hit Channel 4 series Come Dine With Me. Her episode synopsis reads: 'It's day one of the competition in Wolverhampton and bubbly beautician Farida Khalifa is planning to immerse her guests in authentic Indian culture.'
Kerry
40-year-old Kerry entered the BB house on a mobility scooter due to her suffering from multiple sclerosis, and admitted she'd never applied for past series due to accessibility issues.
Kerry - Deal or No Deal
A huge 16 years before entering the Big Brother house, NHS Manager Kerry appeared as a contestant on Channel 4 game show Deal or No Deal, where she won a steady £35,000!
Dylan
39-year-old Dylan made history when he become the first housemate to enter the house with a prosthetic leg. The DJ sadly lost his right leg after a motorbike accident in Tenerife in 2015.
Dylan - The Last Leg
Before his appearance on Big Brother, Dylan told producers he'd previously been a guest on Channel 4 show The Last Leg. He said: "I appeared on a TV show called The Last Leg about amputees - two years before I lost my leg!"
Noky
26-year-old banker Noky is bringing both brains and beauty to the BB house...
Noky - Great Britain at Miss Universe
Although she's a banker, Derby girl Noky has previously represented Great Britain at Miss Universe! She told BB bosses ahead of her appearance on the show: "I also want to show what it's like being a woman who's worked in male-dominated fields. I want to show that women are capable of doing anything they want."
Zak
28-year-old Zak moved to the UK from Thailand when he was just 10-years-old, admitting his life story usually surprises people.
Zak - ASOS
Although Manchester lad Zak hasn't appeared on any other TV shows, eagle-eyed Big Brother fans have recognised him off the ASOS website! Zak models a number of items on the online shopping giant's website.
Zak is also a model for boohooMAN.
Tom
21-year-old Tom brought the chilled vibes into the Big Brother house, whilst also pulling the odd prank here and there.
Tom - Kavos Weekender
Tom appeared on ITV2's Kavos Weekender, decked out in a Hawaiian shirt alongside his pal Liam. Despite appearing rather chill on Big Brother, Tom described himself on Kavos Weekender as "high-maintenance", whilst also boasting about his mullet. If you want to check him out on the show, just head to series one episode seven.
Big Brother continues every night with the final taking place on Friday 19th November.
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