Major Sponsors Issue Serious Statements Regarding the Chaos in Big Brother Mzansi House
Major Sponsors Issue Serious Statements Regarding the Chaos in Big Brother Mzansi House. Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 has lived up to its tagline, Umlilo. There has been fire from the get go, with housemates tearing each other up. It is evident that there are so many big personalities in the house, and every now and then they clash.
A couple of days in the house Ashley Ogle had a big fight with Bonnie Bee. Their fight was marred by insults, and they almost exchanged hands. The two made up after some days, but one can tell they are not the best of friends. Mandy and Nsuku have also had their altercation, which saw the likes of Kaybe jumping in.
One of the most shocking fights has to be the one between Ashley and Mshini. For the longest time the two seemed close. Mshini even made it clear that she was interested in Ashley romantically. That did not materialize though as Ashley is straight, and she is in a stable relationship with Sweet Guluva. The two exchanged unsavory words, to an extend where parents were involved.
As much as all of these fights are content, there is where one draws the line. The contestants have become so comfortable that they can utter racial words, and use other’s past traumas as banter. For example Ashley and Bonnie Bee have mentioned the rape word, referring to Kaybee who shared a week ago, that she is a rape victim. Nsuku has also been caught on camera saying she will use the fact that Kaybee was abandoned by her mother, if the opportunity arises.
Now one of the main sponsors, LottoStar has stepped in. They have issued a statement that they do not condone or endorse made by the housemate. Many people feel the statement is aimed at Ashley. However, some viewers shared that every individual who has said something derogatory should also face the music.
Robertson’s Spices also issued a statement, distancing themselves from the views shared by housemates. The company added that other sponsors such as Mzansi Magic, LottoStar and Chillers Punch have nothing to do with what gets said in the house. They added that Big Brother will address any disobedient behavior that does not adhere to the house rules.