Trish has apologised after sparking outrage (Picture: ITV2)
Big Brother star Trish Balusa won’t appear on the spin-off to the main show, Late & Live, after resurfaced remarks she made on social media years ago sparked outrage.
On Friday night, the 33-year-old was evicted from the House alongside Chanelle Bowen, 29, despite the crowd chanting that they wanted her to win.
While Trish left the House to fanfare and cheers, shortly after eviction night, problematic tweets that contained racist and homophobic language were discovered on her account on X (formerly Twitter).
The account appears to have since been deactivated, but posts that were screenshotted featured messages such as: ‘There are Asian people everywhere but why do the ones in Ilford/EastHam/Upton Park and Barking smell like this kmt (kiss my teeth). Shame on you.’
The aforementioned post was shared in March 2012.
One tweet that she wrote in May 2012 read: ‘Justin Bieber is TOO pretty, he looks like a lesbian,’ while another from the same month read: ‘Today a lesbian was making a move on me at work, I don’t know how I feel about that.’
Trish appeared on Late & Live after her eviction on Friday (Picture: James Veysey/Shutterstock)
In a statement published on Instagram on Sunday November 12, Trish apologised for the hurt that had been caused by her past comments.
‘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,’ she began.
‘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 these views cause.’
She continued: ‘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 in these circumstances, 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 that people can change.’
Trish concluded: ‘I am committed to being the person I am now, the person you have known me as – someone who speaks up, stands for what they believe in and always open to growth and accountability.’
Having been evicted on Friday, it was expected that she would appear on Big Brother: Late & Live on Sunday evening.
However, ITV has confirmed that she will not be making an appearance, the Daily Mirror reported.
A spokesperson for the broadcaster also addressed the ‘historical’ tweets of Trish’s that were discovered, and that they will be looking into why they weren’t found before her Big Brother House stint.
‘This weekend, we have been made aware of concerning historical tweets,’ they said.
‘We are currently looking into why they were not identified by the independent supplier we engage to review the digital footprint of potential Housemates as part of our pre-checks.’
Metro.co.uk has contacted ITV for comment.
Big Brother returns tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
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Trish has apologised after sparking outrage.
