CBS' statement (via Deadline) probably isn't the fire-and-brimstone response hoped for by the most critical fans, many of whom were calling for certain contestants to get full-on ejected from the house. Instead of going with any decisions resembling rash, it sounds like the Big Brother producers had a sit down with the offending cast members (and possibly the rest of the group) to draw a line in the sand over what definitely cannot be done.. And all involved should absolutely follow those rules diligently, since there aren't many places to hide in a house with cameras around every corner, and the viewers have shown their unwillingness to settle for improper behavior.<doc-sep>CBS has released a statement following outrage by fans over inappropriate behavior and racist comments by some cast members in Season 20. “Big Brother is a reality show about watching a group of people who have no privacy 24/7 — and capturing every unfiltered moment and conversation in their lives. At times, the houseguests reveal prejudices and exhibit behavior that we do not condone,” CBS said in a statement to Deadline. “The producers have addressed two such incidents that were seen recently on the 24/7 online feed. In both cases, those involved have been warned about their inappropriate behavior and offensive comments, as well as future consequences. These events will not be part of any future Big Brother broadcast on CBS.” The most recent incident occurred Monday night on the show’s 24/7 feed when cast members Rachel Swindler and Angela Rummans used the term “ghetto” when comparing their tans, sparking swift backlash by fans on Twitter. Fans previously accused cast member JC Mounduix of sexual harassment for inappropriately touching contestants, with some calling for Mounduix’s ouster from the show. This is not the first time the series has dealt with controversial issues. In 2013, some cast members in season 15 made racist and homophobic remarks during their time on the show. And in Season 2, CBS ejected Justin Sebik from the show after he held a knife to the throat of a female housemate.<doc-sep>The blonde Texas model exhibited anything but model behavior during her stint on the series. Gries’ legacy in the house is largely consumed by her penchant for racist comments, including the time she said of a black fellow house guest, “Be careful what you say in the dark, might not get to see the b---h.” Gries also flipped over the same house guest’s mattress and mocked her in a stereotypical black accent – not to mention the time she referred to her as “Aunt Jemima.” Gries also told an Asian contestant, “Shut up and go make some rice.” Despite cries from many fans to expel her from the house, Gries stuck around until week 10. Upon her eviction, the model – who was let go by her agency - said she “felt horrible.”<doc-sep>Las Vegan Rachel Swindler has been warned by CBS about comments and behavior the network has deemed offensive. Angela Rummans, left, and Las Vegan Rachel Swindler are shown in the "Big Brother" house. (Monty Brinton/CBS) Las Vegan Rachel Swindler is a houseguest on the 20th season of "Big Brother." (Sonja Flemming/CBS) Las Vegan Rachel Swindler is a houseguest on the 20th season of "Big Brother." (Bill Inoshita/CBS) Las Vegan Rachel Swindler has been warned by CBS about comments and behavior the network has deemed offensive. The 29-year-old “Big Brother” contestant was comparing tans with fellow houseguest Angela Rummans on the show’s 24-hour live feed Monday night when she said, “My stomach is as dark as Bay,” referring to African-American contestant Bayleigh Dayton. “I can’t be in the sun for two days straight. I will change ethnicities,” Swindler went on to say. “I mean, I already have, basically.” “I’m looking ghetto here with the skin coloration,” Rummans said during the exchange. Video of the conversation sparked an uproar on social media, where viewers called the remarks racist and demanded the two women be ousted from the show. As a result, CBS issued the following statement Tuesday night: “‘Big Brother’ is a reality show about watching a group of people who have no privacy 24/7 — and capturing every unfiltered moment and conversation in their lives. At times, the houseguests reveal prejudices and exhibit behavior that we do not condone. The producers have addressed two such incidents that were seen recently on the 24/7 online feed. In both cases, those involved have been warned about their inappropriate behavior and offensive comments, as well as future consequences. These events will not be part of any future ‘Big Brother’ broadcast on CBS.” In addition to the outcry over Swindler and Rummans, houseguest JC Mounduix has been accused of sexual misconduct for inappropriately touching his fellow contestants with an ice cream scoop. Contact Christopher Lawrence at clawrence@reviewjournal.com or 702-380-4567. Follow @life_onthecouch on Twitter.<doc-sep>
“Big Brother US” is at the centre of controversy after fans complained about racist comments made by some of the contestants in Season 20, as well as inappropriate sexual behaviour by another houseguest. The most recent incident surrounds cast members Angela Rummans and Rachel Swindler, who on Monday night, during the show’s 24/7 live feed, used the term “ghetto” to describe their tans. RELATED: Julie Chen Leads A Tour Of Silicon Valley-Inspired ‘Big Brother’ House For Season 20 “My stomach is as dark as Bay,” Swindler said, comparing her tan to her African-American roommate Bayleigh Dayton. “I can’t be in the sun for two days straight. I will change ethnicities. I already have.” Rummans then responded: “I’m looking ghetto here with the skin coloration.” Viewers who witnessed the comments took to social media to air their outrage and called upon the “Big Brother” producers to intervene. RELATED: Inside The Tech-Themed Season 20 ‘Big Brother’ House The recent outcry follows complaints from fans regarding contestant JC Mounduix and his inappropriate sexual behaviour. Mounduix was seen on the live feeds touching other contestants’ genitals with an ice cream scoop. Many viewers believe Mounduix should be removed from the show. “Big Brother is a reality show about watching a group of people who have no privacy 24/7 — and capturing every unfiltered moment and conversation in their lives,” CBS said in a statement released Tuesday evening. RELATED: Meet The New ‘Big Brother’ Season 20 Houseguests “At times, the houseguests reveal prejudices and exhibit behavior that we do not condone” the statement continued. “The producers have addressed two such incidents that were seen recently on the 24/7 online feed. In both cases, those involved have been warned about their inappropriate behavior and offensive comments, as well as future consequences.” “These events will not be part of any future Big Brother broadcast on CBS.” In 2013, the show was hit with a similar backlash when a number of cast members in Season 15 made overt racist and homophobic remarks about their fellow contestants. Back then, CBS chose to broadcast the offensive comments in the weekly episodes.