Zap2It and viewer and ranking information comes from CalendarLive. The following week, the numbers are updated with the final Nielsen numbers from TVWeek.com. DVR information is from TV by the Numbers. Seasonal ranking Based on average total viewers per episode of Big Brother 9 on CBS: Season performance is through 4/20/08. Weekly ratings "n/a" = No information available. Delays because of CBS Sports: NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament airing changes: March 19 eviction episode aired at 9:00pm (Survivor: Micronesia aired at 8:00pm). March 23 and 30 nomination episodes were delayed from its normal start time. The Masters April 13 nomination episode was delayed from its normal start time. UK television ratings This is ratings information for the season that broadcasts in the United Kingdom on E4. Ratings below are overnight figures from Channel4Sales Controversy and criticism Autism United, a national autism group, demanded an apology from CBS over controversial remarks made by HouseGuest Adam Jasinski. During the second episode, Adam stated he worked for an autism foundation and would spend his winnings on a hair salon for people with developmental disabilities "so retards can get together and get their hair done". When Sheila confronted him over his highly offensive remarks, Adam responded by saying "[he] can call them whatever [he] want because [he] work[s] with them all day". John Gilmore (the executive director of Autism United) demanded action to be taken in a letter to Sumner Redstone, Chairman of CBS Corporation, after the Wednesday episode. Gilmore called for the show to be canceled and claimed that the network chose to air the segment for their own personal goals. The organization also contacted several of their advertisers over the issue, including Lowe's, Campbell's Soup, Claritin, Geico, McDonald's and Taco Bell. Autism United are also calling for an investigation into Adam and the foundation he works for. The organization, United Autism Foundation, claims to be a 501 c3 charity (deductions made to the organization would be considered tax deductible under current IRS regulations). The website for United Autism Foundation issued an apology regarding Adam's behavior in the house and stated he will no longer be working for the company after it ends. After winning the show on April 27, 2008, Adam declared he would donate $100,000 to Autism United. On Day 31, Matt used a racial slur when referring to another (white) HouseGuest. The incident in question was aired on both