"Industry" Star Myha'la Herrold Claims "Unconscious Racial Bias" Built Into "The Traitors"

Myha'la Herrold has claimed that "unconscious cultural and racial bias" exists in the format of The Traitors. She was eliminated from season 2 of The Celebrity Traitors last week, and the Industry actress has reflected her experiences in the Studio Lambert series.

Myha'la Herrold has claimed that there is "unconscious racial and cultural bias" in The Traitors format, but she sealed her own fate after leaving the popular BBC version.

The actor was fired from season 2 of The Celebrity Traitors last week and reflected on his experience on the Lambert Studios series in an Instagram post.

In a comment below the post, entrepreneur Chantel Sachana claimed: "Unfortunately you were banished for being black. It's a constant theme on this racist show." RELATED NEWS How 'Traitors', 'Lock Up' and 'Etihad' are driving Indian formats Boom News BBC content director has message for reality TV snobs

In response, Mihala said that if Sakana had not played a major role in his own downfall, including winking at Richard E. Grant fully agreed before banishing him as a traitor. Watch on Deadline

Mihala He said, "I made my own destiny! And early in the game there's little to understand, and I gave them… a lot."

"However, I do agree that there is an unconscious racial and cultural bias at play, where my authenticity or integrity or the ways I choose to express myself seem questionable to people unfamiliar with people like me."

He continued: "I was apprehensive going into the game because I'm a huge fan and I also immediately realized how common it is in this game. And I went in knowing I'd be the only American (other than an honorary Jerry Hall of Britain National Treasure).

I'm not saying it's true, I'm not saying racism doesn't exist, but I have to defend my dear friends on this show who in no way knowingly showed me prejudice because of my race.

Myha'la added: "This is not a fair or complete assessment of what really happened to me. And! I think games like this should allow more conversation about unconscious biases and how people (society) when under pressure gravitate towards what they know and understand or subsequently turn away from what they don't. It's all love, and I really appreciate your support."

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