The Human Ken Doll, 35, also said his heritage and street culture in his native Brazil meant he didn't know how controversial the word would be.
He plastic surgery enthusiast said: "English is not my first language. Through my Brazilian upbringing, my black family members and street/hip hop music in Brazil I was not naturally conditioned against the word.
"In Brazil, I was bought up in a multicultural, multiracial society. I am very proud of my Latino and black heritage."
Rodrigo was given a dressing down for using the term whilst discussing what kind of boys he likes.
Many people were stunned he wasn't booted off the show.
He was kicked off CBB and banned from Bit On The Side for serious inappropriate behaviour.
The scenes were so shocking Channel 5 bosses took the decision not to show them.
Since leaving the house Rodrigo has been spotted out hitting the town.
He also took aim at his critics and branded them “lying f***ers”.
And today The Sun revealed that he will be breaking his silence during an appearance on This Morning this week.
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