When Industry actress Myha’la was kicked off Celebrity Traitors this week, she did not appear to take her exit very graciously. Responding to a comment on her Instagram branding the BBC’s show as ‘racist’ Myha’la said:

‘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.‘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.

‘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.’

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