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Celebrity Big Brother reject Rodrigo Alves claims he used the N-word because he struggles with speaking English
RODRIGO Alves says he used the 'N-word' because English is his second language.
The Human Ken Doll, 35, also said his heritage and street culture in his native Brazil meant he didn't know how controversial the word would be.
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He plastic surgery enthusiast said: "English is not my first language. Through my Brazilian upbringing, my black family members and street/hip hop music in Brazil I was not naturally conditioned against the word.
"I was naive not to realise how offensive what I said is in English speaking countries, and what that word represents in terms of the horrific and sustained human rights abuses against black people over many generations."
Rodrigo added: "For this, I offer my sincerest and heartfelt apologies for any offence I may have caused. Racism is a state of mind often manifesting itself in abusive language. In my case, my use of a particular word has been used to portray me as having a mindset that I don't have and never have had.
"In Brazil, I was bought up in a multicultural, multiracial society. I am very proud of my Latino and black heritage."
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Rodrigo was given a dressing down for using the term whilst discussing what kind of boys he likes.
Many people were stunned he wasn't booted off the show.
Rodrigo added: "I used an expression frequently used in Brazil that describes a particular look because I could not find the right words in the English language.
"Channel 5 could have chosen not to broadcast the footage and I am surprised they did. However, it was me that made the mistake and me who will take responsibility for it.
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"I can only assure people that I understand the offence I caused; that it was not intentional; and apologise. It won’t happen again."
He was kicked off CBB and banned from Bit On The Side for serious inappropriate behaviour.
The scenes were so shocking Channel 5 bosses took the decision not to show them.
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Since leaving the house Rodrigo has been spotted out hitting the town.
He also took aim at his critics and branded them “lying f***ers”.
And today The Sun revealed that he will be breaking his silence during an appearance on This Morning this week.
Week one of Celebrity Big Brother 2018 had plenty of drama as the celebs adjusted to life in the house
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