Since the live nominations show on Day 50, HoH Barry has been the talk of the house, especially because he decided to use the Ultimate Veto Power to save Aikou, and today was no different!
08:00 am: Wager scripts prep and kitchen banter
Ricky, Keivo and Yusuf huddled at the Wall of Fame to hash out their wager script, while Oyin sang her way through the kitchen. Things got tense when Tram asked Ricky if he still considered himself part of "the family" — Ricky wasn't having it, bluntly telling him they don't do anything for him.
09:00 am: Barry's big decision keeps tongues wagging
Talk of hustle took over the kitchen as Tram told Oyin he's never worked for anyone, thanks to the internet and his phone. Yusuf wrapped up his part of the script and headed for a shower while Keivo went to rest, not before teasing Tram as "the storyteller" who never knows when to stop. In the Garden, the mood turned serious as Ricky, Keivo, Oyin, Tram and Aikou dissected Barry's decision to save Aikou over Keivo and Bluethopia, weighing whether it was smart gameplay or personal bias.
10:00 am: A quiet moment
Things slowed right down as Sheba, Temi Nkem, and Bluethopia jammed to music in the kitchen.
11:00 am: Diary session recap
Oyin and Yusuf turned the Closet into a mini dance floor, while Bells ironed. Chimsom Chuka and Bluethopia caught up over her diary session; Sheba got back to cooking, and Flora broke into her own dance.
12:00 pm: Temi bares it all in the Diary Room
While chatting in the garden, Chimsom Chuka told Temi Nkem she'd earned his vote this week, calling her "top five" material, before opening up about his own emotional moments in the house. Temi Nkem then headed to the Diary Room for a heavy session — breaking down over Barry's decision not to save her, her frustration with Aikou's comments about her weight, and how isolated she's been feeling. Following Biggie’s advice, she later apologised to Barry face-to-face in the Main Lounge, admitting she'd been holding a grudge.
1:00 pm: Tram and Flora reflect on the journey
Tram went in next and used his Diary Session to reflect on his growth, from misjudging Flora and Oyin early on to now counting them among his closest allies — declaring himself "undeniable" heading into the final stretch. Flora followed with her own reflections, opening up about her rocky history with Bells, whom she accused of instigating drama and betraying people, while praising Barry's decision to save Aikou as a wise move.
2:00 pm: Chimsom Chuka gets emotional in the diary room
In his diary session, Chimsom Chuka admits he's feeling mentally drained after weeks in the house, but proud of the relationships he's built — especially with Sheba, Temi Nkem and Barry. He opened up about learning to process his emotions in real time and admitted missing his family, saying he's determined to finish strong.
3:00 pm: Bells breaks down in the diary room
Ricky and Bells got into a chat about the house's more combative housemates, with Bells noting that Nomy thrives on drama and pointing out Flora has been "barking" at her since Sunday, though she says she doesn't have the energy to engage as long as they leave her alone. The pair joked that being HoH felt like too much responsibility for "just immunity," with Bells suggesting the task should've come with a bigger prize this week. Talk turned back to Sunday's fallout, with Bells saying she's distanced herself from Oyin and Flora, whom she now sees as bullies.
Bells then headed into the Diary Room for an emotional session, revealing she recently had a mental break triggered by stress and the housemates branding her a "witch." She broke down over missing Abi and Araga, admitting Abi's exit hit hardest since she was the one person she confided in completely. Bells also reflected on how her view of several housemates has shifted and said the house has changed her, making her act in ways she never would outside. She praised Aikou's MIPOW win as deserved and admitted relief that Yusuf, who she'd voted for, didn't win instead. She called Barry's HOH win and finalist spot well-deserved.
4:00 pm – Aikou and Barry have their diary sessions
In the Games Lounge, Sheba told Bells that her skin looks flawless.
Aikou is in the Diary Room. He told Biggie about his conversation with Temi Nkem and how she said he always talks about Keivo. He joked about her weight, and she said he’s offended her. He went to her this morning, and Temi Nkem ignored him.
Aikou also told Biggie that he is happy about Barry winning the HoH reign and getting immunity is a great reward.
When it was Barry’s turn to do diaries, Biggie gave him a nice welcome. He said everything has been good this week; he has finally got his immunity and got the best one.
Barry spoke to Biggie about Bluethopia: he doesn't know why she doesn't want to talk to him, and her attitude has changed towards him; it has changed in a negative way.
He added that he is closer to Aikou, Keivo, Temi Nkem, Tram and Bluethopia. When he heard the reasons of the people wanting to be saved, he saved Aikou. Temi Nkem and Bluethopia didn't congratulate him. However, he spoke to Temi Nkem and explained but with Bluethopia she didn't give him a chance to explain.
In this house he has seen that there are different sides to humans: they can be a certain way for a long time and next they can switch. He made an example pf him and Chimsom Chuka: they didn't get along at first and now he can see they have so much in common.
Barry feels like they will win their Wager, and he feels like Tram has made it easy for him as HoH with the housemates.
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