Donato Accuses Big Brother of Exploiting Amber Siyavus

Amber Siyavus, a contestant from the reality show Big Brother, passed away on October 9, 2026, at the age of 46. Her death was confirmed by the Clark County examiner in Nevada, although the official cause of death is still pending.

Following her death, former co-star Donato, who won the 2007 season, criticized Big Brother for allegedly exploiting Amber's emotional vulnerability during her battle with addiction. In an Instagram post, Donato recounted his last interaction with Amber, stating that she had recently left rehabilitation for drug addiction when he reached out to encourage her sobriety.

He noted that while Amber responded politely, she seemed somewhat dismissive. Donato mentioned that he had not spoken to her since shortly after the show but occasionally checked her Facebook page.

He speculated that her death might be related to overuse, although this remains unconfirmed.