Two participants in the Brazilian reality show “Big Brother” were expelled after sexually harassing a guest during a party. The country’s women’s ministry also objected to the fact.
Sexual harassment incident on reality show older brother In Brazil, it has caused controversy in recent hours.as reported EFEthe attack may have happened in the middle of the party Two members of the program touched and kissed a guest without their consent .
Two of the participants in Big Brother (Big Brother) Brazil, one of the most-watched TV shows in the country, have been expelled after being accused of sexually harassing them in Brazil. Mexican influencer Dania Mendes participated as a guest.
singer McGuimee and martial artist Antonio Carlos Known as “Shoe Face”.
both They were accused of sexually harassing Mendez a participant in the latest edition of La Casa de los Famosos de México, who will join the Brazilian program for a few days through an exchange.
Mendez, how lonely He had appeared on a Brazilian program for several hours, and was the victim of alleged harassment by a Brazilian colleague at a party hosted by a producer. Wednesday night was marked by excessive alcohol.
McGuiné, who married popular Brazilian singer Lexa, He touched a Mexican woman’s ass and tried to touch her breasts during the party Despite the fact that Mendes discreetly avoided him .
“Shoe Face” is bolder, and after trying to kiss the Mexican’s mouth, despite the victim’s refusal, he finally he kissed her on the lips without consent .
2 participants from #older brother Brazil (#BBB23) was exiled in a situation of harassment against #dania mendes of #LCDF3.
TikTok: Ergolotov pic.twitter.com/QhOg7pDAgX— Refro (@elgorrotv) March 17, 2023
The act sparked protests on Brazilian social networks for hours through Thursday.
The decision was influenced by the following announcement by the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police: Big Brother Brazil launches an investigation into alleged sexual harassment against two participants and calls them to testify at the police station. .
“I am here to tell you something very offensive. We have had a visitor in our home and like all women, she deserves absolute respect,” said Big. Brother Brazil presenter Tadeuschmidt said when he announced his expulsion.
Schmidt explained: The organizer has deemed two participants to have exceeded the limit and violated the rules of the program .
This decision was taken when Mendez himself was asked for a private conversation with one of the producers of La Casa de los Famosos. He kept his behavior to a minimum, said he didn’t feel assaulted, and said it was caused by excess alcohol. .
After the announcement of the expulsion, The Mexican woman felt responsible, cried a lot and tried to apologize to the other participants, so Schmidt stepped in again to reveal that nothing had happened. .
Speaking on the issue this Friday evening, the government of Luis Inacio Lula da Silva said about violence against women: ‘Not entertainment’ .
“Episodes of sexual harassment on Brazil’s most-watched reality show are not isolated cases. Deportation of the accused is necessary, but adequate treatment for these cases is far from complete.” ,It pointed out Ministry of Women it’s a statement.
According to Portfolio, we need to “go further” so that women “never feel guilty” for the violence they suffer.
Source: Biobiochile
