BANISHED Celebrity Traitors star Myha’la has jumped to the defence of her co-stars, as she waded into an unconscious bias social media row.
Last week, the , after she suspiciously supported her pal .
Unconscious bias is defined as being when we unknowingly make judgments on the basis of assumptions, or because of prior experience or personal thought patterns that get in the way of impartial judgment.
Today brought up the topic in a social media post, after a fan accused her co-stars of being “racist” – and claimed that was the reason why she was banished by them.
It came when the actress shared a slew of pictures and moments from her time in the castle
But responding to the “racism” comment, the actress penned: “I understand why you feel this way, and I may have agreed with you had I not winked at Richard effectively aligning myself with a known traitor, found and concealed then seemingly reluctantly revealed I had a shield, or (what you really don’t see much of) expressed my thoughts and feelings openly to literally everyone (which many people who get out early in this game do).
“I sealed my own fate! And that early in the game there is VERY little to grasp on to, and I gave them…a lot.
“However, I do agree that unconscious racial and cultural bias exists in this game where my authenticity or honesty or the ways in which I choose to express myself look suspicious to people who are unfamiliar with people like me.”
Continuing, Myha’la said: “I had this fear coming into the game, as I am a BIG fan and also clocked right away how prevalent this is in this game.
“And I came in knowing I’d be the only American (apart from Honorary British National Treasure Jerry Hall).
“I’m not saying it’s right, I’m not saying racism doesn’t exist, but I do have to defend my dear friends on this show who in no way consciously put bias on me because of my race.
“That’s not a fair or complete assessment of what really happened in my case.”
Finishing the post, the TV star added: “And! I do think games like this should allow more conversation around unconscious bias and how, when under pressure, people (society) gravitate towards things they know and understand or subsequently push away from things they don’t.
“It’s all love, and I REALLY genuinely appreciate your support.”
Meanwhile, shortly after being banished, .
“I immediately got close to Richard, just because I feel like we’re twin flames.,” she said.
“Really, I shouldn’t trust him as far as I could throw him, which is ultimately, I think, my demise.”
