Racism scandal in the jungle camp
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Janina Youssefian caused horror with a racism scandal in the jungle camp.
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After the racism scandal in the jungle camp, RTL released a statement. Janina Youssefian also spoke up.
Janina Youssefian (39) caused bewilderment in the jungle camp with a racist insult against Linda Nobat (27). RTL immediately drew consequences: it was announced that Janina was no longer part of the show.
in a statement, which was published on Instagram, among others, the broadcaster said: “During a heated argument, Janina Youssefian insulted Linda Nobat with a racist remark. RTL does not tolerate such behavior and has therefore decided that Janina Youssefian will no longer participate in the current season of ‘I’m a Star – Get me out of here’ may participate.”
RTL added: “Those responsible informed Janina Youssefian about this decision and she then had to leave the jungle camp immediately. Her participation contract was terminated and she will start her journey home as soon as possible.”
In a tweet, the broadcaster also made it clear: “We condemn any form of racism and discrimination in the strongest possible terms. #IBES does not give a stage to people who do not conform to this attitude.”
That says Janina Youssefian
On the Instagram account of Janina Youssefian there was also an opinion. There you can read, among other things: “I would like to apologize publicly for my statements. I’m sincerely sorry that I slipped so linguistically in the jungle camp. My behavior and my statement to Linda cannot be excused. Nevertheless, I am of the opinion that that everyone deserves a second chance in life. There is no such thing as black and white for me.”
She herself has an “immigration background” and expressly distances herself from racism. The statement also says: Even if racism has no place on television or in our society, “insults don’t belong in such a format either. It would have been right to take us both out”. She accepts RTL’s decision and would like to “expressly distance herself from racism”.