Big Brother's Zae Frederich Uses Slur on Live Feed, Immediately Backtracks

Big Brother contestant Isaiah ‘Zae’ Frederich used an ableist slur during the show’s live feed. “Oh s***. I’m a f***ing [r-word],” the 23-year-old Utah native said on Tuesday, July 15, livestream, according to multiple videos shared via social media. “Damn, I shouldn’t say that word.” Zae used the word while playing chess with Keanu Soto, who was quick to clock his fellow contestant. “No, you shouldn’t,” Keanu, 33, responded. Zae added, “That was one of the ones I was working on not saying.” ‘Big Brother’ Controversies Through the Years Keanu told Zae he was “lucky” it was “late” in the day. “