'Big Brother' Fired: Aaryn Gries' Racist, Homophobic Comments on CBS Show Get Her Canned From Modeling Agency Zephyr Talent
Paula Deen is not the only celebrity in hot water over controversial comments she has made. "Big Brother 15" contestant Aaryn Gries has been fired from her modeling agency after making offensive comments on the CBS show. The 22-year-old reality star from Austin, Texas was captured on the "Big Brother" after-hours live feed making numerous homophobic and racist remarks towards fellow cast members. Now, according to TMZ, her modeling agency Zephyr Talent has heard enough.
"Aaryn, season 15 cast member of Big Brother, revealed prejudices and other beliefs that we (Zephyr Talent) do not condone," the modeling agency said in a statement to TMZ. "We certainly find the statements made by Aaryn on the live Internet feed to be offensive. Upon much consideration, we have decided to release Aaryn from her contract with Zephyr Talent."
Gries was caught on video calling a fellow "Big Brother" house member "queer" and then telling an Asian-American cast member to "shut up and go and make some rice," according to The Hollywood Gossip. She also reportedly said about an African-American cast member, "Be careful what you say in the dark, you might not be able to see that b!tch."
It will be interesting to see what kind of backlash CBS' "Big Brother" gets by keeping Gries on the show. Will there be pressure to can her from the house? Do you think the modeling agency made the right decision to fire Gries? Comment below with your thoughts. "Big Brother" is on CBS on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday evenings.