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Record TV has been at the center of a storm of criticism on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). The term “Record supports harassment” was at the top of the most discussed topics this Wednesday (October 24), with the accusations fueled by two incidents: journalist Rhiza Castro revealed that she was fired after speaking out about sexual harassment reported by the director of Record News; and claims about the channel’s indifference to alleged abuses committed by Kamila Simioni against Shayan Haghbin on “A Fazenda 14.”
Criticism arose due to Record’s decision not to comment without referring to the facts. The attitude fuels discontent on social media, especially compared to the action of “BBB 23” that expelled Antônio Cara de Sapato and MC Guimê for harassment and sexual harassment of Dania Mendez. On social media, the allegations against Simioni are considered more serious.
What happened?
Former Esporte Record News anchor Rhiza Castro brought to light a series of unwanted advances from a Record News director over a yearlong period. Castro’s dismissal in January was explained by the journalist only last Monday (October 23), when she reported on the reprisals she faced after reporting the harassment to the channel’s human resources department.
On the same day, viewers of “A Fazenda 15” called on the channel to review the interactions between Kamila Simioni and Shayan Haghbin, who claimed that Simioni bit her private parts against her will during the reality show’s final party. On other occasions, she also groped the pedestrian and kicked him in the private area, in addition to placing her foot on the private area of Henrique Martins, which increased calls for Record to take a firmer stance against sexual harassment and harassment.
Social disapproval has increased amid calls for accountability and transparency. The example of “BBB 23” is always cited positively, even by those who supported the eliminated boxes.
🚨Video shows the alleged moment Simioni bites into Shay’s cassava! 😨 Guys
#The farm
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— Flaus (@flaauberto)
October 24, 2023
And Simioni touches Shay?
#RocaAFazenda
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— Cairo Jardim (@cairojardim)
October 18, 2023