Overview
- Host T.J. Lavin told the cast on Wednesday that Leo Dionicio, Nelson Thomas and Josh Goldstein were removed for violating the show’s code of conduct.
- The episode offered no footage or on-air explanation of the incident and Paramount+/production has declined to provide further public comment.
- Nelson Thomas posted on X that he “broke dishes” and destroyed the kitchen and said he received a private direct-message apology from Josh Goldstein.
- Leo Dionicio has publicly disputed his removal on a podcast and said he did not believe his actions warranted disqualification.
- The cut and limited explanation have renewed questions about how the franchise handles race-related incidents, how conduct rules are enforced, and whether Paramount+ will offer more transparency going forward.