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Big Brother contestant George Floyd mock controversy

Overview

In December 2025, contestant and MMA fighter Kamu Kirk posted an Instagram Story showing a police arrest where the detainee repeatedly shouted “I can’t breathe.” Kirk laughed and mocked the incident, saying “Bro thinks he’s George Floyd.” The clip resurfaced in July 2026, prompting a wave of criticism on social media. Users labeled Kirk’s behavior as racist and called for his removal from CBS’s Big Brother Season 28, while questioning the network’s casting vetting.

By early August 2026, the backlash intensified. Fans, former contestants, and commentators demanded Kirk’s eviction from the show, emphasizing the insensitivity of the George Floyd reference. The controversy sparked broader debate over the responsibilities of public figures and reality‑TV producers in handling past social‑media content.

Entities

George Floyd · CBS · United States · Big Brother · Big Brother (U.S.)

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Kamu Kirk Faces Eviction Demand After George Floyd Joke on Big Brother

    Big Brother contestant and MMA fighter Kamu Kirk drew backlash after a resurfaced video showed him joking about George Floyd during an arrest, prompting fans and alumni to demand his removal.

  2. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Big Brother contestant Kamu Kirk faces backlash over video mocking George Floyd

    Big Brother star Kamu Kirk was condemned after a resurfaced Instagram video showed him mocking a man being arrested and referencing George Floyd's death, sparking accusations of racism and calls for CBS to drop

Sources

archynetys.com · dnyuz.com · levante.ch · out.com · pulptastic.com · tasteofreality.com · theblast.com · tvshowsace.com