So DO you and remember no one can DO you better than you.

I was shocked beyond belief, and poor Traci didn’t defend herself. I actually think there were a number of racial insults in there, and I wanted Traci to give some sass (Lord, the possible comebacks at that thing Burns are so many it hurts), or at least to swear at him. I wonder if other black people felt outraged on Traci’s behalf like I did.

It is understandable that Traci was unclear in her mind as to the accuracy of her concerns. In truth, Faria cleverly started the whole situation earlier in the sofa room. Only the three non-white housemates had been present. Faria had insisted vehemently and repeatedly that the British public would never allow a non-white person to win Big Brother.

Traci and Dennis were clearly surprised and offended by this news, quite forgetting that, in the first eviction, only white people were nominated. They had no reason to question it, as Faria spoke with the authority of a highly intelligent British Asian person who, they could safely assume, would be well versed in UK attitudes to such matters. Faria’s bitterness and vehemence made her point of view all the more believable.

Not until much later, after the damage was done, did we learn that Faria was in fact bitterly hurt after having been nominated for eviction. She tearfully admitted as much at the dinner table. She also admitted to having started the entire argument, after which there followed an uncomfortable silence, rather than immediate forgiveness.

Other housemates may have intuitively reacted against Faria’s scheming methods, and probably now felt quite justified in having nominated her.

Ironically, Faria seems to have engineered her own downfall. Although much more likeable than Pete, the bitter, manipulative and underhanded use of such an important and sensitive issue may have sealed her fate.