Sunday nerves were in the air today as housemates went about their usual grooming and prep routines before the live eviction show. But the real drama unfolded in the diary room, where nominated housemates opened up about regrets, fears, and who they'd choose to save if they were given the opportunity.
08:00 am: Chores and grooming and garden vibes
While housemates caught up on sleep, Yusuf packed his belongings while Ricky ironed his clothes. Out in the garden, Abi took a stroll, jamming along to the music playing in the house, and back in the closet, Sheba and Yusuf reflected on how long they have been in the house.
09:00 am: Salon gist and finale talk
The salon was opened for the housemates to do all things haircare, and it became the hub of the morning. Ricky got a haircut, then checked in on Bells. Abi and Bells got talking, with Bells admitting it still bothered her that Cassi left the house without them properly getting to know or speak to each other; Abi brushed it off, calling Cassi "really cool," before getting to work on Bells' hair. Things got playful soon after when Bells joked about being sidelined for Ricky and Abi, and the pair fired back with some lighthearted jabs. Abi and Bells went on to speculate about who might be around for the finale, naming Sheba, Chimsom Chuka, Nomy and Flora. Flora helped Oyin take out her hair, and Bells eventually wrapped up her salon session and headed out, with Sheba jokingly asking her to help style a few wigs on her way.
10:00 am: Hair care continues
Oyin washed Flora's hair in the salon as the grooming sessions rolled on.
11:00 am: More salon sessions
The salon stayed busy, with Temi Nkem straightening Bluethopia's wig, Flora washing Oyin's hair, and Sheba singing along to music while sorting her own wig out. HoH Tram also teased the housemates and said that since people might be leaving today, they are free to come to him for more eggs.
12:00 pm: Exit diaries begin
The afternoon brought a run of diary sessions as the live eviction show looms. Bluethopia went in first and admitted she was nervous but had no regrets; she named Chimsom Chuka, Temi Nkem, Oyin and Flora as housemates whose eviction would shock her, and said she'd save Chimsom Chuka given how well he's looked out for her.
In her session, Temi Nkem shared that she felt much better after being unwell the day before, admitted she'd regret not stealing more BB Bucks, touched on tension with Keivo over rumours of him plotting against her, and named Abi as her pick to save.
Chimsom Chuka said he felt more at ease than the previous Sunday and reflected on how much he'd opened up to housemates recently, naming Bluethopia as who he'd save.
Abi admitted to feeling a little homesick, missing her husband, siblings, and the peace of her own home. She named Sheba as her pick to save. Barry said he felt rested and ready for eviction night but regretted not winning more tasks, especially the recent HoH challenge. He chose Aikou as his pick to save.
Oyin closed out the hour by saying she felt she'd done everything she set out to do in the house.
1:00 pm: More diary confessions
The diary sessions carried on: Ricky said he'd come to enjoy the tension Sundays bring and named Abi as his pick to save, praising her sweetness and intelligence.
Flora called this her best week yet, having won twice, and picked Oyin to save, calling her a strong player she'd love to see in the finale. Yusuf admitted that if he leaves today, he’d regret not getting to know some housemates better this late in the game and named Bells as his pick to save.
Sheba felt nervous because of the live eviction show and named Temi Nkem as her pick to save, praising her sense of humour. Araga admitted he was still in pain from an injury the day before but had no regrets overall, naming Yusuf as his pick to save.
For Bells, her week has been smooth, with no major clashes, and she was thrilled she'd won every task; she chose Yusuf as her pick to save. Rounding out the diary sessions, Aikou said he was excited to be part of the show, admitted he regretted not getting to know some former housemates better, specifically Goddessa and Neche, and named Barry as his pick to save.
2:00 pm: Biggie strikes again
In the lounge, Tram opened up about his views on relationships, telling Araga he doesn't naturally believe in love and that he'd told his mum he wants a big family with several different women. He explained that his current girlfriend is content with a simple, comfortable life, which isn't what he's after, adding that in any future relationship he'd want to ask a partner upfront about her goals and outlook on family.
Biggie had yet another trick up his sleeve; he asked the housemates to freeze, and then Ninjas stormed into the lounge, taking food from Bells, Yusuf and Tram before moving into the kitchen to clear out everything Abi had dished out.
3:00 pm: Live show prep begins
After mourning the loss of their food, with Tram hoping Biggie would return it, housemates got on with their day. Tram ironed his clothes, Flora braided her hair, while Sheba and Bluethopia got their makeup done. Biggie then called the housemates out to the garden, where preparations for the live show continued.
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