ITV Big Brother’s Trish issues an apology after she’s pulled from show as racist posts emerge
12.11.2023 - 17:42
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ITV Big Brother’s Trish has issued an apology after racist and homophobic tweets resurfaced following her eviction. Sharing a statement on her X account, the 33-year-old apologised to “marginalised groups” for the now-deleted tweets.
It’s now been confirmed by ITV that Trish will not be appearing on the live spin-off show Big Brother: Late & Live, despite expectations for her to do so after being evicted on Friday night, the Mirror reports. The tweets have since been deleted.
After they were discovered, Trish shared a statement which read: "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.
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"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 those views cause."
She added: "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 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 people can change.
"I am committed to being the
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