{"id":12228,"date":"2025-07-17T12:37:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T12:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bigbrotherus.com\/?p=12228"},"modified":"2025-07-17T12:37:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T12:37:02","slug":"big-brother-27-controversy-zae-under-fire-for-using-ableist-slur-on-live-feeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naijas.com\/bbusa\/big-brother-27-controversy-zae-under-fire-for-using-ableist-slur-on-live-feeds\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Brother 27 Controversy: Zae Under Fire for Using Ableist Slur on Live Feeds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12229\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/naijas.com\/bbusa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bb27-Zae.png?resize=640%2C423&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/naijas.com\/bbusa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bb27-Zae.png?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/naijas.com\/bbusa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bb27-Zae.png?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/naijas.com\/bbusa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bb27-Zae.png?resize=635%2C420&amp;ssl=1 635w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/naijas.com\/bbusa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bb27-Zae.png?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Big Brother 27 has only just begun, but already controversy is heating up inside the Hotel Myst\u00e8re. One of the season\u2019s most talked-about moments so far came from 23-year-old houseguest Isaiah \u201cZae\u201d Frederich, who is now facing major backlash after using an ableist slur during a late-night conversation on the live feeds.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>The Incident<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The moment occurred on Wednesday night, July 16, as Zae played a casual chess game with fellow houseguest Keanu Soto. During the exchange, Zae used the R-word, a slur historically used to demean individuals with intellectual disabilities. Almost immediately after saying it, Zae appeared to realize the weight of his words, saying:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI\u2019ve been working on not saying that word.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>But the damage was already done. Within minutes, fans on social media\u2014especially those watching the 24\/7 live feeds\u2014began circulating clips of the incident, expressing disappointment and calling for consequences. Hashtags like #BB27, #ExpelZae, and #AbleismOnBB started trending across platforms.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Fan Reactions<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Fans and advocacy groups wasted no time weighing in. Many called on CBS to issue a formal statement or even remove Zae from the house, citing the network\u2019s past decisions to reprimand or evict houseguests for offensive language.<\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/naijas.com\/bbusa\/big-brother-27-tensions-explode-between-jimmy-and-rachel-over-insults-and-strategy\/12225\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Big Brother 27&#8217; Tensions Explode Between Jimmy and Rachel Over Insults and Strategy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some viewers argued that while Zae acknowledged his mistake, the use of such language\u2014especially in a public, televised setting\u2014should not be taken lightly. Others stressed the importance of educating houseguests rather than simply \u201ccanceling\u201d them.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cOwning up doesn\u2019t erase the harm. This is why we need more education on ableist language in society and on shows like Big Brother,\u201d<\/em> one user tweeted.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>CBS Remains Silent (So Far)<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>As of July 17, CBS has not issued a public response. This isn\u2019t the first time the network has dealt with offensive language from houseguests. In previous seasons, cast members have faced backlash for racial slurs, homophobic remarks, and inappropriate comments. While some have been removed, others were reprimanded or allowed to stay.<\/p>\n<p>The decision on how to handle Zae\u2019s case may hinge on public pressure\u2014and how the network wishes to shape its stance on accountability and inclusivity moving forward.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Game Implications<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Zae is currently nominated for eviction alongside Kelley and Amy. If either of the women uses the BB Blockbuster Power of Veto to save themselves, Zae is seen as the likely target for eviction.<\/p>\n<p>Some speculate that the controversy may influence houseguests&#8217; decisions, especially for players who don\u2019t want to be seen aligning with someone at the center of a public scandal.<\/p>\n<p>Zae\u2019s use of an ableist slur on national television is a stark reminder that words matter\u2014even more so when cameras are rolling 24\/7. While he acknowledged the issue in the moment, it remains to be seen whether that\u2019s enough to satisfy both CBS and the viewers.<\/p>\n<p>This early-season controversy has ignited a larger conversation about ableism, accountability, and the responsibility of public figures\u2014even those still fighting to stay in the game.<\/p>\n<p>What do you think? Should CBS remove Zae or allow him to continue competing with a warning? 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