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contestant Kerry Riches has been warned about her use of language after using the word “gay” in a derogatory way.reported Kerry had used the term in scenes that aired on the live feed on ITVX, as she expressed her frustration after other after other housemates play a prank on her by hiding her mattress.The moment was noticed by viewers, and Kerry was called out on social media:
Not Kerry using the word gay to deem something bad - come on Kerry this is 00s primary school vernacular that you should have phased out by now.Kerry has been given a 'warning' for using the phrase 'well, this is gay', when she was pranked by the other housemates.People saying “get a grip” over someone using “gay” as a slur is exactly why prejudice still exists.
“Big Brother reminded Kerry of her respect and inclusion training prior to entering the House and the consequences of any further use of offensive language.Last week, NHS worker Kerry survived the first eviction after being put up for the public vote against eventual evictee Farida Khalifa.
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