The team of BBB 26 participant Brigido Neto issued a statement on Wednesday (January 28) against rumors about his sexuality that went viral online. The release denounces a disinformation campaign linked to the brother's religiosity and announces legal measures. The declaration reaffirms commitment to truth and protection against prejudices.
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the team of Brigido Neto, mentor and participant in Big Brother Brasil 26, published a statement on social media in response to rumors about the brother's sexual orientation. The administrators described the speculations as a "deeply reprehensible disinformation campaign" that links unfounded assumptions about his sexuality to how he practices his faith.
The text emphasizes that Brigido is a person of "intense faith" and has always been an ally of social causes, refuting prejudiced stereotypes. "For various distinct reasons, this disinformation campaign is deeply reprehensible. First, for treating sexuality as a weapon in narratives, which in itself is a veiled form of homophobia," the statement asserts. The team also repudiates the use of his faith to accuse him of homophobia or racism, despite no basis for such claims.
Furthermore, they announce that all appropriate legal measures are being taken to hold accountable those responsible for spreading false or manipulated content. "All publications, comments, and profiles involved are being rigorously monitored," they write. The pronouncement concludes by repudiating any form of fake news, veiled homophobia, or instrumentalization of sensitive topics for public lynching.
Brigido Neto, known for his role on the Legendários program, entered BBB 26 as part of the celebrity cast. The rumors gained traction on social media, with old posts from the brother being reinterpreted out of context to fuel coordinated narratives.
