Just when we thought we’d seen it all this season, Big Brother threw a curveball that left jaws on the floor! 😱 For the first time this season, housemates faced the brutal reality of face-to-face nominations, and let’s just say – friendships were tested, alliances shaken, and the tension? Thicker than pap! 🍽️🔥
This dramatic turn of events came moments after Tyrone secured his HoH badge, following an intense battle of wits and food memory. The challenge tested general knowledge and food expertise, with Tyrone emerging victorious after battling it out with Abobo, Beekay, and Nsuku in the final round. As HoH privileges dictate, Tyrone selected Mshini to join him in the HoH condo, a move that might have just spared them both from the nomination massacre that followed.
Watch Tyrone's HoH win:
And then, the storm hit. ⛈️ The housemates were called to nominate two fellow housemates, stating their reasons right in front of each other. The drama was instant! Some nominations had clear strategies, while others were fuelled by past grudges and unexpected betrayals. The gag? Some so-called “friends” didn’t hesitate to nominate each other, triggering a savage game of tit-for-tat. 🤭
But just when we thought it was over, Biggie delivered the ultimate plot twist – Tyrone, as the new HoH, had to add an inferno nomination. And just like that, the list of nominated housemates skyrocketed to 11 out of the 16 remaining in the house. The nominees are Abobo, Beekay, Jojo, Mandy Hagan, Mata, Melino, Muzi-TheMbuzi, Nate, Nsuku, Siphesihle and Swiss.
The stakes have never been higher, and survival this week will take more than just luck. Who will rise above the flames, and who will bid the house farewell? Stay tuned, and don’t forget to cast your votes! 🗳️🔥
This week's nominations:
| Housemate | Nomination #1 | Nomination #2 |
| Abobo | Beekay | Nate |
| Beekay | Jojo | Mata |
| Jojo | Beekay | Muzi-TheMbuzi |
| Mandy Hagan | Nsuku | Muzi-TheMbuzi |
| Mata | Nsuku | Beekay |
| Melino | Nate | Nsuku |
| Mshini | Beekay | Nate |
| Muzi-TheMbuzi | Mandy Hagan | Jojo |
| Nate | Siphesihle | Abobo |
| Nsuku | Mandy Hagan | Mata |
| Philile | Melino | Muzi-TheMbuzi |
| Siphesihle | Nate | Melino |
| Sweet Guluva | Nsuku | Mshini |
| Swiss | Abobo | Uyanda |
| Tyrone | Sweet Guluva | Philile |
| Uyanda | Swiss | Nate |
The inferno nomation went to Siphesihle.
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