Rochelle Rackham WON'T be kicked out of Big Brother
I presumed it would have been a no-brainer for ITV to claim that her comments were in direct conflict with the network's 'inclusive culture'.
TL;DR
- Rochelle Rackham, a Big Brother contestant, shared a racist Facebook post in 2015 that read: 'Experience bungee jumping only £35 a jump. Muslims go free. No strings attached.'
- ITV producers were aware of the post before Rochelle entered the Big Brother House, and she deleted it after acknowledging its offensive nature.
- Rackham underwent respect and inclusion training, a standard procedure for new housemates.
- Previous contestants Ellis Hillon and Trish Balusa were removed or distanced from the show due to offensive social media posts.
- Rochelle has been a controversial figure in the house, involved in numerous arguments and attracting Ofcom complaints for comments on trans rights, feminism, racism, and other topics.
- Critics question ITV's decision to keep Rackham in the house, given the offensive nature of her past post and its potential impact on other housemates, including one who practices Islam.
- ITV has implemented new welfare packages for housemates, including social media blackouts and respect and inclusion training, along with background checks on social media.