‘Big Brother’ Fans Want Contestant Luke Valentine Out After He Used the N-Word: ‘Every Minute’ He Stays Is ‘Humiliating’ the Show
“Big Brother” fans are calling for the ouster of houseguest Luke Valentine, but not for his gameplay. The calls to get him out of the house in fact come after he casually dropped the N-word in conversation.
The moment was caught not during one of the episodes that air on CBS but on the Paramount+ live feed, which allows fans to monitor the Big Brother house basically 24/7. It came on Wednesday morning, as Valentine was talking to fellow contestants.
During the conversation, he explains, “We were in the f–ing room, n—-,” but catches himself immediately. He tried to laugh it off and correct himself with “dude,” but the word still rang pretty clear. You can watch it here.
Within hours, fans online began calling for Luke’s expulsion from the house for his conduct.
“Production should remove Luke. Set an example,” one person tweeted. “Show current and future players that language like that will not be tolerated.”
Production should remove Luke. Set an example. Show current and future players that language like that will not be tolerated. #BB25
— Andy Herren (@AndyHerren) August 9, 2023
If “those who use hate speech will be removed from the Big Brother house” is their stated policy, then that’s what should happen to Luke. I don’t care if it was said in a lighthearted way, a racial slur like the n word IS hate speech. And is unacceptable. @CBSBigBrother #bb25 https://t.co/IMmHpCeWi0
— Lisa Bee (@leebee4life) August 9, 2023
“Luke 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. His departure will be addressed in Thursday night’s show,” a spokesperson for CBS and the show’s producers told TheWrap.
Some fans doubted any action would be taken though, and instead suggested that Valentine be nominated for eviction as a penalty, and let the houseguests themselves adjudicate the matter.
“A penalty nom would not be the worst compromise,” one person wrote. “Put Luke on the block, explain why, and let the HGs decide. If they want to vote out a Black woman and keep the white dude who drops slurs, that will say a lot about who they are.”
A penalty nom would not be the worst compromise. Put Luke on the block, explain why, and let the HGs decide. If they want to vote out a Black woman and keep the white dude who drops slurs, that will say a lot about who they are. #bb25
— Lisa Bee (@leebee4life) August 9, 2023
If Luke isn’t getting expelled (I doubt), he needs an automatic nomination or something. Let me see the rule book-#BB25 pic.twitter.com/PNhGEbPRbd
— Mel
(@melbrown00) August 9, 2023
You can see more calls for Valentine’s expulsion below.
CBS better have Luke out the door by TONIGHT or I’m reporting my paramount+ subscription as a fraudulent charge #BB25 pic.twitter.com/iyecyQ3IYB
— 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐁𝐛𝐲ᴺᴹ |Has Victoria Monét Tickets (@BigBankBby) August 9, 2023
#BB25 it worked once, hope it works again:
Lukegoes
home
— Carson Garrett (@CarsonGarrett_) August 9, 2023
If Memphis was investigated by production for possibly saying the n word and would’ve been expelled if he did, there’s no reason for Luke to stay in the house and for an eviction to still take place.
Now let’s see if CBS truly cares about this issue like they said. #BB25 pic.twitter.com/atuu4TyeEP— Ramo
| عمر
(@ramolannisters) August 9, 2023
Production loves hiding racism and homophobia and transphobia when straight white men are involved. Hoping they actually do the right thing and address Luke’s comment. The way it so casually came out of his mouth is really upsetting. #BB25
— Andy Herren (@AndyHerren) August 9, 2023
Every minute Luke remains in the #BB25 house is humiliating for the entire production.
— Ali (@lashtweets) August 9, 2023
Production needs to get rid of Luke. What he said was unacceptable. They also need to have a house meeting once Luke is pulled and remind everyone else that they're being filmed 24/7 and need to watch what they say and how they speak to and about each other. #BB25
— Rob || #CirieForAFP
(@RealityRobbed) August 9, 2023
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