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‘Big Brother 28’ star Kamu Kirk under fire for video joking about George Floyd’s death

Big Brother 28 houseguest Kamu Kirk faces public backlash and calls for a boycott following the circulation of a video joking about George Floyd’s death.

By · Published August 1, 2026 at 07:36 UTC · Updated August 1, 2026 at 07:36 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Yahoo · Syracuse.com · The Tab · Us Weekly · Out Magazine · Page Six.

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Where it stands

In the footage, Kirk is seen joking about the death of George Floyd. The content of the video has drawn widespread condemnation from viewers and various media outlets, leading to active calls for a boycott of the CBS reality competition. Yahoo and Page Six report that the controversy has prompted discussions regarding the casting processes employed by CBS.

Other Big Brother alumni have publicly reacted to the video as the controversy continues to gain traction across entertainment news platforms. Simultaneously, The Tab has begun documenting past statements and actions associated with Kirk, expanding the scope of the current scrutiny beyond the recent video incident. Public demand for a response from the network and the show's production team is growing.

Coverage does not yet specify whether disciplinary measures or formal statements will be issued by CBS or the show's producers. The current status of Kirk's participation in Big Brother 28 remains subject to network decisions.

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Who is the center of the controversy?

Kamu Kirk, a contestant on season 28 of the reality series Big Brother.

What is the nature of the backlash?

Viewers are calling for a boycott of the show due to a video featuring Kirk making a joke about the death of George Floyd.

Have producers issued a statement?

Coverage does not yet specify if CBS or Big Brother producers have taken formal action or provided an official statement regarding the video.

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