'Big Brother’ Season 26 faces boycott threat over Leah Peters's alleged 'racism'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Big Brother' Season 26 is facing significant backlash after fans discovered that Leah Peters, one of the contestants, had retweeted posts from a user who shared extremely racist content a few years ago. Leah’s actions have sparked outrage, with many viewers demanding that CBS remove her from the show immediately.
Fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns, with some threatening to cancel their CBS subscriptions if the network doesn’t take swift action against Leah. They argue that by retweeting such posts, Leah was openly supporting racism, which has no place on the show or in society.
As the controversy grows, CBS is under pressure to address the situation and respond to fans' demands. The network has yet to make an official statement, but the calls for Leah's removal are becoming louder, and the threat of a boycott looms over the show's future. "Typing out the n-word is racist btw! She needs to be removed from the house immediately or I am canceling my CBS ACCOUNT sub!!," a fan mentioned. "i know that’s right sis. I have been watching this show for years but i think this is where im going to tune out. They need to do a better job with casting. Seriously," responded another.
Typing out the n-word is racist btw! She needs to be removed from the house immediately or I am canceling my CBS ACCOUNT sub!! @BigBrother @BigbrotherCBS #BB26 #BigBrother26 #BigBrother https://t.co/x0hxgDWT8F
— Jazmin Jem'Poo (@Jem_Poo) August 13, 2024
i know that’s right sis. I have been watching this show for years but i think this is where im going to tune out. They need to do a better job with casting. Seriously.
— Yo'landa Dong (@landa_dong) August 14, 2024
Leah Peters was initially linked with Tucker Des Lauriers on 'Big Brother'
Leah Peters and Tucker Des Lauriers, both contestants on 'Big Brother' Season 26, were initially linked due to their close interactions in the house. From the beginning of the season, viewers noticed a growing connection between the two, which sparked rumors of a potential romance.
Leah and Tucker were often seen spending time together, engaging in playful banter and sharing intimate conversations. Their body language suggested mutual interest, with Leah frequently smiling and showing signs of affection towards Tucker. The chemistry between them was undeniable, leading to speculation among both viewers and other houseguests that they might develop a romantic relationship.
In one particular episode, Leah openly admitted in the Diary Room that she had a crush on Tucker. She expressed how spending time with him made her feel excited and giddy, further fueling the rumors of their potential relationship.
Despite the early signs of a possible romance, the situation between Leah and Tucker became more complicated as the season progressed, especially after Tucker grew closer to Rubina Bernabe.
Who got evicted from 'Big Brother' Season 26?
Kenney Kelley was the most recent contestant to be evicted from 'Big Brother' Season 26. Throughout his time in the house, Kenney frequently talked about wanting to leave because he missed his family. This back-and-forth between wanting to stay and quit frustrated the other houseguests and viewers.
In the latest eviction, Kenney found himself on the chopping block alongside Quinn Martin after losing an AI Arena challenge. The houseguests formed an alliance and decided that Kenney's unpredictable behavior made him a liability, so they voted him out with 10 votes against him.
'Big Brother' Season 26 airs on Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9 pm ET/PT on CBS