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A Big Brother housemate has been booted out by Channel 4 after using a racially offensive word.
Contestant Emily Parr was removed from the house in the early hours of this morning after using the word "nigger".
Emily has been booted out
Emily has been booted out
The news follows the controversial Celebrity Big Brother race row involving Jade Goody, Danielle Lloyd, Jo O'Meara and Shilpa Shetty.
Shilpa has said she was "really happy" that Parr has been kicked off the show and the speed with which Channel 4 reacted.
In the latest scandal Emily was dancing with Charley and Nicky in the living room of the Big Brother house at approximately 8.30pm last night.
She was heard to say "Are you pushing it out you nigger?" to Charley.
Emily made clear that she had not intended to offend and that the comment had been meant as a joke.
In discussing what she had said, Charley and Nicky agreed that they were not personally offended, although both did express shock at the language she had used.
Angela Jain, who heads the Big Brother commissioning team at Channel 4, said: "I think people watching the show tonight will agree that Emily spoke carelessly rather than maliciously.
"She understands why her involvement in Big Brother has had to come an end and she very much regrets what she said.
"The word nigger is clearly racially offensive and there was no justification for its use.
"We have removed Emily from the house to once again make it clear to all housemates and the viewers at home that such behaviour won't be tolerated."
In a statement the Commission for Racial Equality said: "We're relieved that Channel 4 has acted quickly.
"This incident will show everyone that racism must never be tolerated in any way, shape or form."
Contestant Emily Parr was removed from the house in the early hours of this morning after using the word "nigger".
Emily has been booted out
Emily has been booted out
The news follows the controversial Celebrity Big Brother race row involving Jade Goody, Danielle Lloyd, Jo O'Meara and Shilpa Shetty.
Shilpa has said she was "really happy" that Parr has been kicked off the show and the speed with which Channel 4 reacted.
In the latest scandal Emily was dancing with Charley and Nicky in the living room of the Big Brother house at approximately 8.30pm last night.
She was heard to say "Are you pushing it out you nigger?" to Charley.
Emily made clear that she had not intended to offend and that the comment had been meant as a joke.
In discussing what she had said, Charley and Nicky agreed that they were not personally offended, although both did express shock at the language she had used.
Angela Jain, who heads the Big Brother commissioning team at Channel 4, said: "I think people watching the show tonight will agree that Emily spoke carelessly rather than maliciously.
"She understands why her involvement in Big Brother has had to come an end and she very much regrets what she said.
"The word nigger is clearly racially offensive and there was no justification for its use.
"We have removed Emily from the house to once again make it clear to all housemates and the viewers at home that such behaviour won't be tolerated."
In a statement the Commission for Racial Equality said: "We're relieved that Channel 4 has acted quickly.
"This incident will show everyone that racism must never be tolerated in any way, shape or form."
