Tram’s HoH reign is already being tested. Barely into the morning, disagreements over cleaning, wager preparations and house responsibilities quickly turned into shouting matches, with Chimsom Chuka, Flora, Oyin, Sheba, Tram, Yusuf and all caught in the tension.
Here’s how Day 44 is unfolding.
8:00 am: Cleaning and wager wahala throw the house Into chaos
The morning started loudly as Oyin got into an argument with Abi before the tension spread to Chimsom Chuka and Sheba. Oyin called Sheba a sore loser, while Sheba fired back that Oyin had nothing to offer except noise.
Another argument soon broke out in the kitchen, where Bluethopia and Chimsom Chuka confronted Tram over house chores and the wager. Flora joined the conversation and accused some housemates of being hypocrites, which sparked another exchange.
Chimsom Chuka became particularly upset after Flora told him, “Don’t worry, you will win HoH again.” He went upstairs and repeated the comment to Barry, Keivo, Ricky, Sheba, and Temi Nkem saying he would “scatter this house” if people wanted to act crazy.
Former HoH Abi later advised Tram to take control and make it clear that Flora and Oyin do not speak for him. Tram said he did not intend to entertain the drama and maintained that anyone who wanted to clean could clean.
Things escalated again when Tram and Yusuf got into each other’s faces during another argument, forcing some housemates to step in and separate them.
Tram eventually told Yusuf that he did not have to do anything if he did not want to. He also asked Chimsom Chuka not to get involved in his disagreement with Yusuf, assuring him that there was no issue between them.
When Tram later sat with Chimsom Chuka, Chimsom reminded him that during his own HoH reign, Tram had also resisted some cleaning duties. Tram, however, maintained that he would not force anyone to do chores.
Amid all the tension, HoH Tram announced that the housemates would meet for their wager discussion in 30 minutes.
Ricky advised Yusuf in the kitchen not to get drawn into fights, but Tram, sitting nearby, reminded them that Yusuf had earlier gotten in his face.
Things were calmer, but the tension remained. Tram continued throwing jabs, saying Yusuf would keep “looking stupid,” claimed Bells says things about him behind his back, and mocked him over not having his life in order, adding that Bells has more money than him.
Yusuf said he was not interested.
9:00 am: Sheba opens up to Yusuf as wager doubts grow
Yusuf sat with Sheba in the lounge and brought up something he had heard about her past struggles. Sheba said she had shared the story with a few people before opening up about marrying young and entering the marriage with little experience.
She explained that the marriage was eventually annulled because of falsehoods, neglect and other issues on her former partner’s part. She said she began living in fear, and although they later moved with their child, the inconsistencies continued.
Sheba added that things started going missing and, at some point, she realised the situation was no longer healthy for her son. She described that as the final straw.
Bluethopia briefly joined them, causing the conversation to pause before Sheba continued after she left.
Later, with Sheba and Bluethopia still in the lounge, Yusuf said, “We have lost this wager already.” Sheba also reflected on the previous wager, noting that some housemates received more recognition than others during the presentation.
10:00 am: Yusuf reflects on staying calm as strategy talk continues
Chimsom Chuka caught up with Yusuf in the lounge, where they discussed how some housemates, including Oyin and Tram, often get into conflicts. Chimsom Chuka commended Barry, Gerard and Yusuf for generally staying out of unnecessary drama.
In the Loft, Flora and Tram talked about housemates they believe have played the game strategically, including those who took on kitchen duties and later went on to win MIPOW.
Back in the lounge, Yusuf said everything in the house feels heightened and added that he is proud of how well he has managed to keep himself in check.
11:00 am: Wager planning begins as housemates pick their roles
Abi sat with Ricky, leaning on his shoulder and dozing off. Ricky remarked that he was beginning to feel like the wager might not happen.
After Biggie announced that the housemates could leave the Orange Room, Bluethopia, Chimsom Chuka and Sheba returned to the kitchen. Chimsom Chuka and Sheba discussed Tram’s leadership, saying things might not have become this tense if he had handled matters differently from the start.
Wager planning soon began, with HoH Tram leading the discussion, although not everyone was present.
Tram shared ideas for the props and overall direction, and Flora said they made sense. He then started assigning roles.
Barry was suggested for juggling and, despite saying he was not very good at it, Tram wrote him down for the role. Ricky chose to be a mime, while Araga and Flora opted to be clowns.
Temi Nkem said she had not decided what she wanted to do and would not take on any role she was uncomfortable with. Chimsom Chuka expressed a similar view.
Sheba asked to hear the available options, while Oyin happily chose hula hooping.
Tram explained that once all the roles were assigned, he would be able to develop the script for the wager presentation.
12:00 pm: Diaries take off with Abi and Araga
Tram continued assigning wager roles, making it clear that anyone uncomfortable with their role could opt out. Housemates were also told they could swap roles, but only up until Wednesday night.
Diary sessions then began with Abi. Asked who she thinks will win the show, Abi initially picked herself, saying that if she survives Sunday, she believes she can go all the way. When Biggie asked her to choose someone else, she named Chimsom Chuka because of how much work he has put into the game.
Abi also admitted she is not a fan of the Challenger twist introduced during the HoH challenge.
Biggie then addressed what he described as a growing trend of housemates being rude to him. Abi said she tries not to be disrespectful and apologised if she had crossed the line. Biggie reminded her that she had once accused him of being impartial, and Abi admitted making the comment but said it was not intended maliciously.
On the wager, Abi said she wants to play a magician and hopes Biggie provides a book of magic tricks. She ended the session by apologising again and promising to be more careful with how she speaks to Biggie.
Araga was next. He admitted Gerard’s eviction hit him hard because they were close and had spoken shortly before the live show. He said he misses Gerard and wishes him well.
Asked who he thinks could win the season, Araga picked Flora, saying she is authentic and relatable.
On the Challenger twist, Araga said it was mind-blowing and completely unexpected.
Turning to the wager, he said he had been looking forward to the week but acknowledged that the house is divided under Tram’s HoH reign. He described himself as neutral and said some housemates now have an attitude of “if we win, we win,” but he still intends to give his best.
Araga confirmed he will play a clown in the wager presentation and plans to fully embrace the role.
On loyalty, he described himself as loyal to the core, saying he keeps his word when he genuinely likes someone. He added that Goddessa was the one person he was most loyal to in the house before her eviction.
1:00 pm: Barry and Bluethopia weigh In on the house divide
Bluethopia told Biggie the house has turned upside down, with some housemates now returning the same energy they feel Tram gave them in previous weeks. Biggie pointed out that Bluethopia has never been HoH, meaning Tram has never personally undermined her authority. On Gerard’s eviction, Bluethopia admitted she was hurt and even shed a tear. She said they had grown closer after Kamsy left and hopes he is doing well outside the house.
Asked who she thinks could win the show, she picked Chimsom Chuka, describing him as strong and competitive. On the Challenger twist, she said she felt the HoH game should have ended after the wheel spin. For the wager, Bluethopia admitted she has little experience with circus acts but is willing to learn whatever role she is given.
Barry entered next and said he was tired, adding that the house has felt chaotic since Tram became HoH. He explained that some housemates appear unwilling to fully participate in the wager as payback for what happened last week, but stressed that the wager is a collective responsibility.
Barry said there is still some confusion around preparations, though they are working through it. He has been assigned a clown role and said he is looking forward to it.
Asked what caused the division in the house, Barry traced it back to Oyin’s issues with Abi last week, saying the tables have now turned and some people are returning the same energy. On Gerard’s eviction, Barry said he was glad Gerard made it this far and looks forward to reconnecting with him outside.
For the winner, Barry backed himself first. If he were not in the house, he said it would be between Chimsom Chuka, because of his competitiveness, and Sheba, whom he described as the strongest female housemate.
Barry also admitted he was surprised that his MIPOW win did not come with immunity, joking that Biggie had already started the “Bag of Tricks” with him. He said immunity would have guaranteed him a place in Week 8, but acknowledged that his fate is now out of his hands.
In the Orange Room, Bells and Yusuf tried to address the tension between them. Bells said she did not want the awkward energy to continue, adding that even Ricky had noticed they did not sleep in the same bed.
2:00 pm: Chimsom Chuka and Sheba apologise to Biggie
Sheba told Biggie she has been building deeper connections with Bells, Bluethopia and Yusuf.
On Gerard’s eviction, she said she was sad because he was a good person who was calm and easygoing. Asked who she thinks could win besides herself, Sheba picked Temi Nkem, describing her as a breath of fresh air.
On the Challenger twist, Sheba admitted she was more upset about how Chimsom Chuka lost than about him beating her time. She said it felt like the HoH crown had been taken away from him because housemates who had already dropped out were suddenly back in contention after picking the letter C.
Biggie corrected her timeline, pointing out that the letter C twist happened before Chimsom Chuka won Stage Four. Sheba then acknowledged that the trick had been part of the game from the start and apologised.
Reflecting on the week’s theme, she joked that “the trickery is already trickying.” She also discussed the “local” comment directed at Flora and Oyin, explaining to Biggie what she understood the word to mean.
Chimsom Chuka entered next and said he felt indifferent about several things, particularly after the HoH challenge, though he acknowledged that it was all part of the game.
He admitted he had always wanted to experience the Loft and expressed frustration at missing out on certain HoH and MIPOW perks, asking, "Why always me?"
Biggie reminded him of the perks he has enjoyed in the past and also addressed comments Chimsom Chuka had made suggesting Biggie was impartial. Chimsom Chuka explained himself and apologised.
On the wager, he noted that Tram did not contribute much the previous week but confirmed that he would still participate fully this time.
Asked who he thinks could win the show, Chimsom Chuka picked Aikou, describing him as a hidden gem.
On Barry’s MIPOW win, Chimsom Chuka said Barry deserved it because he is helpful and someone he is getting to know better. He added that he was disappointed Barry did not receive immunity with the title.
3:00 pm: Temi Nkem talks loyalty and her BB Bucks heist
Temi Nkem told Biggie that Gerard was a nice person and praised his contributions to wager tasks.
On Tram’s HoH reign, she pointed out that he is now cleaning the house, asking whether he only just realised the house had been his home for the past seven weeks. She also noted that Flora and Oyin previously pushed back against wager roles, but Flora was quick to accept the clown role this week.
Asked who she thinks could win the show, Temi Nkem picked Bluethopia, saying they share similar qualities and have built a friendship. She also mentioned Sheba as another possibility.
On loyalty, Temi Nkem said she remains loyal to the people close to her, although she has learned that loyalty in the house can sometimes backfire.
She then made a surprising confession: she took Aikou’s BB Bucks after finding them on the floor near the lockers. Temi Nkem said she did not initially know they belonged to Aikou and said that if she ends up with all the BB Bucks in the house, so be it. She also pleaded with Biggie not to expose her during Sunday’s live show.
Temi Nkem added that stealing is not something she would normally do outside the house, but in the game, she is now willing to target people who give her a hard time. She even hinted that HoH Tram could be next on her radar.
4:00 pm: Reflections time
In a chat with Oyin and Flora, Keivo reflected on his run in the House, noting he now has six task wins: three group and three personal, and admitted that losing a Wager as HoH doesn't sit well with him, though he understands it comes with the territory.
Tram opened up about his journey in the House to Barry, admitting he never came in expecting to stay this long — he just wanted to try it out and see how far he could go. Now closing in on Week 7, he says he's learned to go with the flow instead of holding grudges, pointing to his unlikely friendship with Nomy and falling out with Sheba as proof of how much he's grown. He believes his mother and friends watching at home will be proud to see him land HoH this week, and he's glad he and Nomy were on good terms by the time she left; he'd told her things would get easier for her once he won HoH. He added that even when he's frustrated in the House, he reminds himself no one forced him to be there. Flora chimed in that seeing Ebuka on Sundays should be motivation enough to keep going, while Tram recalled a friend's advice before he entered the House: never get carried away.
In the Blue bedroom, Temi Nkem opened up about Keivo, saying she'd realised his intentions toward her once his attempt to make her jealous with Nomy didn't pan out, admitting she now feels she needs to respond somehow. The conversation moved into Temi Nkem’s preferences, where she praised Barry's calm presence and how he treats her — repeatedly clarifying she isn't interested in him romantically before Sheba teased that her denials suggested otherwise.
5:00 pm: Ricky and Abi bond and a new task arrives
Ricky and Abi spent time getting closer in the garden, with Ricky opening up that he avoids snacking because he gets addicted too easily. He spoke to Abi about one of his lovers who he praised for everything she's accomplished. He then shared the story of the first time she told him she loved him: it came right after a heated fight, when he let her cry it out because he already knew his feelings but wanted her to show hers first.
Ricky moves on to chat with Flora and Oyin, with Flora telling Ricky she loves how openly he pursues what he wants, saying she sees it and respects it. Ricky joked that between his cooking and his effort, someone should already be falling for him. Back with Abi, Ricky picked the conversation back up, still reflecting on his lover and what she meant to him.
In the lounge area, Aikou and Keivo played snooker while Sheba and Araga faced off at table tennis. HoH Tram later called the Housemates to gather in the lounge to read a brief. He read out the night’s new task, sponsored by Guinness for the second time this season. For the task, the House would split into two teams: Team Ruby Red and Team Smooth via a lucky dip, with the HoH overseeing an orderly pick. Once teams were set, housemates were to collect their Guinness merchandise from the storeroom, get dressed, and head to the Arena. The team members are as follows:
Team Ruby Red: Flora, Oyin, Ricky, Barry, Aikou, Keivo, Yusuf
Team Smooth: Araga, Temi Nkem, Sheba, Abi, Chimsom Chuka, Bells, Bluethopia, Tram
6:00 pm: Guinness task kicks off in the Arena
The housemates made their way to the Arena to kick off the Guinness challenge, starting with Game 1: the Toss Challenge. The setup was simple: a board fitted with numbered holes, with points awarded based on which hole a ball landed in. Each team put forward two players, with each getting five attempts to rack up as many points as possible.
Team Ruby Red sent in Keivo and Ricky to represent them, while Team Smooth countered with Sheba and Chimsom Chuka. Both pairs took their turns aiming for the higher-scoring holes as the House watched on, kicking off what promised to be a competitive start to the task.
7:00 pm: Team Smooth clinches the Guinness task
The Arena action continued with Game 2: Fortune Quest, a twist on the classic Snakes and Ladders played simultaneously by both teams. Bells and Temi Nkem stepped up for Team Smooth, while Aikou and Flora represented Team Ruby Red.
Game 3 brought the Ultimate Hunt, requiring three nominated players per team: one to navigate a Twister board, a second to pick and read a clue from a lucky dip box, and a third to decipher the riddle and track down crown corks hidden around the Arena. For Team Ruby Red, Yusuf and Oyin took on the early roles, but Barry, tasked with the search, ran out of time and got buzzed out, with the team opting not to attempt a retry. Team Smooth fared better, with Abi and Bluethopia setting things up before Tram successfully located the hidden crown corks.
The task closed out with the Final Game: The Perfect Pour, testing precision and skill as each team's representative poured Guinness into a goblet following the brand's exact ritual, aiming for a flawless 45-degree pour. Keivo stepped up for Team Ruby Red, while Araga took the challenge for Team Smooth.
When the scores were tallied: Team Ruby Red took Game 1 with 70 points to Smooth's 120, then bounced back in Game 2 with 100 points against Smooth's 90. But Game 3 proved decisive — Ruby Red scored 0 while Smooth surged ahead with a massive 321 points, sealing the win for Team Smooth overall. With the task wrapped up, the housemates made their way back into the House.
8:00 pm: Ricky and Yusuf discuss Bells
Ricky and Yusuf got into a deeper conversation in the garden about Bells. Yusuf admitted his frustration, saying people kept coming to tell him what had happened, yet Bells wouldn't own up to it, and he found it irritating that she couldn't simply admit she was wrong. He noted he doesn't usually take Tram seriously, but between what Araga told him and comments Tram made in the kitchen, he's started to believe there might be more to the situation than he first thought. Ricky offered his own take, suggesting there's something spiritual about Bells, pointing out that Nomy, Flora, Oyin and even Tram have all had dreams about her.
Tram announced a Wager meeting would be held in 30 minutes. Bells, noting how quiet the House was despite their win, said there'd be a lot more noise if they'd actually lost; Temi Nkem reassured her it was fine either way.
Barry had a quieter moment. Temi Nkem checked in on him, wondering if his team's loss was weighing on him, but he insisted he was fine and just needed rest. Abi also checked in and reminded him to take care of himself and get some sleep.
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