Big Brother (Aus) contestant not told of father's death
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A decision by the makers of Big Brother to not tell a contestant her father has died has been condemned as inhumane, unethical and psychologically damaging.
Contestant Emma's father Raymond Cornell died last week and his funeral was held on Monday in Adelaide, but the 24-year-old is still unaware of his death.
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Producers of Big Brother have refused to move from their position, stating that "it was the wish of the family" that Mr Cornell's death be kept from Emma.
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I think that with something like this they must let her know in private. Something of this magnitude is far more important than a reality show. Even if he family did wish for her not to be told, she is 24 and deserves to make her own decision.
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