After her eviction from the ITV2 show, these posts came to light, leading to an investigation by the show's producers at Initial TV into why these tweets weren't identified in pre-show checks.
The 33-year-old from Luton expressed her remorse on X (formerly Twitter), stating she was "deeply disappointed, embarrassed and ashamed" of her past remarks. She emphasized her growth and education since those times.
Initial TV is examining why the tweets weren't flagged by the independent supplier responsible for reviewing potential housemates' digital footprints. As a result, Trish's planned appearance on the show's spin-off, "Big Brother: Late & Live," has been canceled.
The incident has raised concerns about the duty of care for reality TV contestants, especially in light of the deaths of former "Love Island" contestants Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis. ITV's welfare package includes a social media blackout for contestants during the program, mandatory mental health sessions post-show, and social media checks by an independent service.
Big Brother, which returned to UK TV on 8 October after being scrapped in 2018, has been a popular reality TV format since its inception in 2000. The show's return was met with significant viewership, and a celebrity version is confirmed for next year.