BBNaija S11: Aikou, Flora risk losing Gambit status
August 30, 2026 9:55 pm
Housemates Aikou and Flora. Photo credit: BBNaija
Big Brother Naija housemates Aikou and Flora have been given another chance to compete for the ₦160m grand prize after the organisers introduced a new twist during Sunday’s live eviction show.
Recall that Aikou and Flora were earlier selected as the first Gambits of the season, guaranteeing them spots in the house until the grand finale but making them ineligible to win the grand prize.
However, during Sunday’s live show, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the “Operation Release the Gambit” twist, handing viewers the power to determine whether one or both housemates would be reinstated into the competition.
“Big Brother has one more twist for you tonight. Operation Release the Gambit begins immediately after the live show. The polls will open, and you will decide whether to release one or both of the Gambits, giving them the opportunity to play for the prize. The power is in your hands,” Ebuka announced.
Viewers are required to choose from three options: reinstate Aikou, reinstate Flora, or reinstate both housemates.
Aikou and Flora became the first Gambits after viewers voted them into the special positions earlier in the season.
Flora emerged as the female Gambit after polling 29.38 per cent of the votes, while Aikou secured the male Gambit position with 9.10 per cent. Ricky polled 7.30 per cent, while Abi received 6.07 per cent.
The Gambit twist had guaranteed Aikou and Flora places in the house until the finale, but Biggie had made clear that they would sacrifice their eligibility for the ₦160m grand prize in exchange for the guaranteed longevity.
With the latest twist, however, viewers now have the opportunity to determine whether either or both Gambits will return to the race for the ultimate prize.
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