Published 15:06 IST, September 11th 2020
'Big Brother: All-Stars' cast under fire for mocking Ian Terry’s autism
Former contestants of Big Brother criticised the Big Brother: All-stars cast members for mocking Ian Terry’s autism. Read what happened at the Big Brother house
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Big Bror: All-stars contestants were found talking and mocking Ian Terry’s autism. discussions which were aimed at Terry spoke mostly of his ‘movements’ and ‘actions’. Apart from infuriating several viewers of show, incident has angered many former contestants of show including Janelle Pierzina and Kaysar Ridha. two took to Twitter to express and condemn acts of contestants of show.
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Big Bror: All-stars contestants have clue about current social media criticisms that y have received. contestants are generally unaware about what is going on in outside world. show makers are yet to make a comment on current situation. However, social media users continue to condemn act. Ian Terry, as well, is currently unaware of situation. Any comment from Ian Terry’s representative outside is awaited.
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Throughout clip, contestants are seen talking about his movements and ‘rocking’’. Here is a snippet of ir conversation-
In video, Dani Briones says, “I can't even look at him sometimes because of his constant movement. It stresses me out. I feel mean saying that, but I'll literally have to move to a point where I can't see him." Ar video shows Memphis Garrett mocking Ian (above video). Or contestants such as Nicole, Dani and Christmas Abbot are laughing at this.
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Former contestants of Big Bror Janelle Pierzina wrote, “Instead of laughing y should be standing up for Ian. He has a disability.”
Here is her post-
Kaysar Ridha revealed his opinions on matter and said, "Inside BB house reflects society's failures when it comes to our handling of diversity. We could use a lesson in empathy and awareness. People who are neurodiverse and on spectrum should be protected t trashed. I have zero tolerance on this issue #BB22.” He accompanied video with words, “Covert microaggressions are just as destructive to our society as outward racism and should never be tolerated. Houseguests should have kwn better and will hopefully learn from this.#BB22.”
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Some viewers criticized act of mockery by 'Big Bror: All-stars contestants'
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15:06 IST, September 11th 2020