Big Brother contestants Rachel and Angela accused of racism for comparing suntan to 'looking ghetto'
They're on camera 24/7 in the Big Brother House.
And now two contestants on season 20 of the CBS All Access reality show are in hot water after being caught making what some believe were racist remarks, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
On Monday night, Angela Rummans and Rachel Swindler were chatting about how their skin was darkening due to the sun and used the term 'ghetto' to describe it.
Accused of racism: On Monday night, Angela Rummans and Rachel Swindler were chatting about how their skin was darkening due to the sun and used the term 'ghetto' to describe it
The two women were captured on the live feed discussing their suntan and tan lines when Rachel compared how she looked to African-American castmate Bayleigh Dayton.
'My stomach is as dark as Bay,' she said. THR.com reported. 'I can't be in the sun for two days straight.… I will change ethnicities. I already have.'
Angela then responded: 'I'm looking ghetto here with the skin coloration.'
She also went on to describe castmember Chris 'Swaggy C' Williams' hair as looking like that of a 'rodent'.
Rachel described her stomach as being 'as dark as Bay' - a reference to Housemate Bayleigh Dayton, pictured. Angela responded: 'I'm looking ghetto here with the skin coloration'
She also went on to describe castmember Chris 'Swaggy C' Williams' hair as looking like that of a 'rodent'
Some fans took to twitter to express their opinion that the two women were being racist. Others defended Rachel and Angela and said those who were upset were over-reacting
Some fans took to twitter to express their opinion that the two women were being racist.
However, others defended Rachel and Angela and said those who were upset were over-reacting.
In 2013, the series was plagued with controversy after some of its season 15 contestants exhibited overt racism during their time on the show.
Meanwhile, another contestant JC Mounduix has also came in for criticism for appearing to sexually harass others in the BB House and using vulgar language.
CBS hasn't commented publicly on the latest drama.
But the network does make it clear in a disclaimer that airs at the start of the live feed that 'the Houseguests may reveal prejudices and other beliefs that CBS does not condone. Views or opinions expressed by a Houseguest are those of the individuals speaking and do not represent the views or opinions of CBS,'
Meanwhile, another season 20 contestant JC Mounduix has also came in for criticism for appearing to sexually harass others in the BB House and using vulgar language
