Real reason Big Brother contestant Levi Banks was removed from show in 'leak' feud just days before Season 28 premiere
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Key Points:
- Levi Banks was removed from Big Brother Season 28 just days before the premiere due to a breach of the show's strict confidentiality rules, leading CBS to replace him with alternate Yash Patel.
- The decision came after information about Levi leaked before the official cast announcement, violating the non-disclosure agreement and causing a loss of trust with production.
- Levi had completed all casting stages, including photos and sequester, and even briefly appeared in promotional materials before being pulled at the last minute.
- Yash Patel, a 24-year-old financial analyst from New Jersey, took Levi's place and joined the Big Brother house for Season 28.
- The new season, hosted by Julie Chen Moonves, premieres on July 9 on CBS and Paramount+, featuring a diverse cast including reality stars from other shows like Survivor.
