Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates Aikou and Flora, who had been guaranteed spots in the finale but barred from winning the grand prize as Gambits, have been reinstated as full housemates and are now eligible to compete for the ₦160 million prize.
The development was announced on Monday, following Sunday’s “Operation Release the Gambit” twist, which gave viewers the power to decide whether one or both housemates should be released from their special status.
“Flora and Aikou are officially out of Gambit mode. Biggie has reinstated them as full #BBNaija housemates, making them eligible to compete for the prize money,” the organisers announced.
The organisers also confirmed that the two housemates are now subject to eviction if nominated.
“If nominated, their fate now rests with the voting public,” they said.
Aikou and Flora became the first Gambits of the season after viewers voted them into the special positions. Flora emerged as the female Gambit with 29.38 per cent of the votes, while Aikou secured the male position with 9.10 per cent.
Their Gambit status guaranteed them a place in the house through to the grand finale but excluded them from competing for the ₦160 million prize.
However, during Sunday’s live show, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the “Operation Release the Gambit” twist, giving viewers the opportunity to decide whether one or both housemates would be reinstated into the main 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 said.
With their Gambit status now removed, Aikou and Flora will compete alongside the other housemates for the remainder of the season and are eligible for the ₦160 million grand prize.
If either housemate is nominated for eviction, however, their continued stay in the competition will be determined by the voting public.
