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Big Brother fans RAGE over 'toxic' casting after discovering a shock connection between new housemate and disgraced former contestant Aaryn Gries

Fans have condemned producers for casting Brooklyn Rivera, 34, who has a connection with ex-contestant Aaryn Gries, 33, who made a slew of racist slurs during her time on the show in 2013.

Big Brother's latest season has yet to launch, but the reality show is already embroiled in controversy after internet sleuths discovered new housemate Brooklyn Rivera has a connection with a disgraced former contestant accused of racism. Season 26 of the CBS show - hosted by Julie Chen Moonves - will premiere across two nights this Wednesday and Thursday, with 16 newcomers signed up to live in the famous TV compound. Brooklyn will be competing for the top spot alongside the likes of celebrity chef Lisa Weintraub, video store clerk Joseph Rodriguez, former marine Cedric Hodges, and crochet business owner T-Kor Clottey.

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