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I felt bad about what I said.

No lie, Valentine said on IG.

It was very, very upsetting.

Former Big Brother contestant Luke Valentine

CBS

Im not upset at the production.

Their hands were tied, Valentine continued.

They had to make a sacrifice.

Big Brother Season 25 cast were told of Luke Valentine’s exit after his use of the N-word

I understand why it is upsetting.

I think they made the wrong decision.

I think a slap on the wrist would have been much better because theyre still getting backlash.

Like I said, it was very upsetting.

It was shocking news.

I slept like a baby that night.

I mean, I had beautiful dreams about being on the show.

And then I woke up and they hit me with it.

Its like getting called to the principals office.

I feel like Im in trouble and little did I know I was in the most trouble possible.

He went on to blame his conduct on sleep deprivation and hunger.

Its pretty clear that I meant no malice.

Its pretty clear that I had no ill intent.

A week of sleep deprivation.

I was getting probably two and a half hours of sleep on that cheese block.

After fan pushback, CBS made the decision to yank Valentine from the show.

He has been removed from the house.