Big Brother Contestant Faces Backlash Over George Floyd Joke Video
Kamu Kirk, a contestant on "Big Brother 28," is facing backlash for a recently surfaced video where he makes a joke about the death of George Floyd.
Portland, OR, July 31, 2026 —
Kamu Kirk, a contestant currently participating in the reality television show “Big Brother 28,” is facing public criticism following the emergence of a video containing remarks about the death of George Floyd.
The video, which has recently surfaced, reportedly shows Kirk making a joke related to the tragic event. Details regarding the specific content of the joke or the context in which it was made were not provided in the summary.
The backlash stems from the sensitive nature of the subject matter and has been expressed by members of the public and social media users. The exact nature and extent of the backlash, including specific criticisms or reactions, were not detailed.
Information regarding any official statements from “Big Brother” producers, CBS, or Kamu Kirk himself in response to the video and the subsequent criticism was not available. Similarly, details about potential consequences for Kirk’s participation in the show were not provided.
George Floyd’s death in May 2020 sparked widespread protests and conversations about racial injustice and police brutality across the United States and globally. Any remarks referencing his death are met with significant public scrutiny.
Further details regarding the timeline of when the video was recorded or posted, and how it recently came to light, were not specified. The identity of the individuals present in the video with Kirk was also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Kelly Corbett on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
