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‘Big Brother’s JC Mounduix criticized for asking if fellow houseguest is trans
This is the third time the contestant has offended viewers
“Big Brother” contestant JC Mounduix is receiving backlash for asking if his fellow houseguest Rachel Swindler is transgender.
The exchange, captured on the live feeds, started with Mounduix asking Swindler while she was trying to sleep “Are you a real girl?”
Swindler seems upset and throws her hands up in the air. “Yes,” she responds.
“There was a comment that you are trans,” Mounduix says. When Swindler asks who said that he replies “I did.”
Mounduix then touches Swindler’s throat saying “You have a big Adam’s apple.”
Swindler pushes his hand away and says “JC, please go to bed and stop talking to me. That’s, like, kind of rude.”
Mounduix laughs and touches her neck again. “I’m serious. Stop it!” Swindler says.
JC: Are you a real girl?
Rachel: Yes.
JC: There was a comment that you were a trans.
Rachel: Who said that?
JC: I did.
Rachel: Okay, no..not a chance.#bb20 pic.twitter.com/X1wlmXRk4H— gιяℓ_ѕмєg (@girlsmeg) July 30, 2018
Some viewers blasted Mounduix for making fun of Swindler.
So JC made up a rumor about Rachel saying she is trans? What is wrong the #bb20 cast?!
— Katy Garner (@KatyGarner5) August 1, 2018
JC starting a rumor that Rachel is trans and then proceeding to touch her adam’s apple even though she very clearly tells him to stop is reason #100 why I don’t like him. #bb20
— jack (@cali_jack) July 31, 2018
Are you kidding me JC needs to shut up and sit down. Someone’s Gender is not a joke neither is being transgender. It’s because of people like him suicide rate is so high in the trans community.
— Charlotte Roberts (@Crob29Roberts) July 30, 2018
That entire exchange was disgusting. JC continued to try and touch/point at Rachel’s neck and she ended up yelling at him. He is HORRENDOUS!!!!! Rachel showed so much restraint because I would’ve flung him across the room. #BB20
— MissFit Harley (@MissfitHarley) July 30, 2018
This is the third time this season Mounduix’s behavior on the live feeds has offended some viewers. He was also slammed for using the n-word and for sexually harassing other houseguests.
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Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.