Big Brother Naija Star, Mercy Eke has spoken out about losing the All-Stars edition of the reality show.
She stated why she felt she fell short of winning for the second time.
In an exclusive interview with Celebrity Quickies, hosted by comedian AY on his YouTube channel, the 2019 ‘Pepper Dem’ season champion highlighted the unexpected outcome of the All-Stars edition, where she lost to 22-year-old Ilebaye in 2023.
Mercy Eke argued that the public’s evident hostility toward victors attempting a comeback was a major factor in her loss.
According to her, there was a shift in public opinion, with some people questioning her participation in the All-Star game due to her previous success.
She said “The first time, I went into the Big Brother House, it was all cute, lovely people. I played the game and I won the show. And I thought it was all cute, then I went back for the second time, and I found out that people were allergic to winners,”
She added “They were like, ‘She had that, she can’t have it again. She has this, she can’t have it again.’ That’s why I did not win for the second time because they are allergic to winners. They were like, ‘She is already rich, give others a chance.
“This second experience, I loved it. I will not even take anything away from it because it made me see people for who they truly are. It can only be God’s doing because without this second experience, I would not know a lot of things. I didn’t know that it is a crime to want to win again. But anyways, I am still a winner,”
