Big Brother Season 26 faces backlash as fans express outrage over the casting of housemate Brooklyn Rivera, who has ties to a former contestant, Aaryn Gries, known for making racist comments. The controversy has led to criticism of the show's producers for overlooking this connection, with viewers threatening to boycott the upcoming season. In addition to the casting controversy, fans are also upset about Paramount+ discontinuing flashback and archive features for live feeds, restricting viewers from rewinding or saving clips, prompting further backlash and calls for action from disappointed viewers.