Martins, 30, was announced as the first housemate to leave, followed by Mercedes, 26, making it the first double eviction of the “Show Ya Sef” season.
The vote percentages were posted during the live eviction. Martins had 1.63% of the vote, and Mercedes had 2.29 per cent, saving Keivo, who had 2.92 per cent. They were the bottom three of the week.
The eviction came after a week of twists and strategic manoeuvring that placed a large number of housemates up for public voting.
Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the season carries the theme “Show Ya Sef”, with the tagline “Everything Is For The Taking”.
Twist
Unlike the conventional opening week, no housemate was evicted in Week 1 as Biggie introduced a major twist known as “The Gambit”.
Under the twist, housemates voted for one male and one female who would be guaranteed a place in the house until the finale, but would be excluded from the competition for the grand prize.
Flora and Aikou emerged as the two Gambits, securing protection from eviction but losing their eligibility to win the season’s main prize.
Chimsom Chuka also emerged as the first Head of House (HOH), although another twist meant the HOH lounge went to Tram, who selected Sheba as her companion.
