Big Brother's Zae Faces Backlash for Ableist Slur

Big Brother contestant Isaiah 'Zae' Frederich is facing backlash after being caught on live feeds using the ableist slur 'r****d' during a late-night chess game with Keanu Soto. Zae immediately acknowledged his mistake, stating he was working on not saying the word, while Keanu questioned whether the live feeds were active. The incident has spread online, with some fans demanding Zae's removal and comparisons being made to the 2023 expulsion of Luke Valentine for a racial slur. Public reaction remains mixed, with some condemning Zae's language and others defending him, arguing that the term is not equivalent to racial epithets. The controversy has reignited debates about the show's code of conduct and the consequences for offensive language. CBS has not announced any disciplinary action against Zae as of now.