Key Points:
- Thelma Lawson told Rooboy the BBNaija stars she admired would shock many fans.
- She mentioned Bisola, Mercy and CeeC as past favourites, praising their unique traits.
- Rooboy agreed with her views and shared his own thoughts on the former housemates.
Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemates Thelma Lawson and Rooboy had a deep talk that stirred the house. Thelma revealed the BBNaija stars she admired most, saying her choices might surprise viewers.

She told Rooboy that when she started applying for the show, she asked herself a key question. “Who do I really wanna be? Because I don’t wanna be someone that reminds them of another person. I know I am my own person,” she said.
Thelma names Bisola and Mercy as key inspirations
Thelma said her admiration started with Bisola from a past season. Rooboy jumped in quickly and said, ñl
Thelma agreed and then mentioned Mercy as another housemate she loved. “She was funny. One of the things I liked about Mercy is that she’s girly,” Thelma explained.
Rooboy nodded and added, “She was giving proper Nigerian babe.” Thelma smiled and said Mercy had her head in the game. “She thinks with her head, not her heart,” she added. Rooboy responded with a simple “agrees.”
CeeC makes Thelma’s list of favourites
Thelma told Rooboy that before Mercy, there was CeeC. Rooboy admitted he never liked CeeC at first. “I felt that the pattern she came with is very likeeeeee. Well, people said she wasn’t rude at the end of the day, so maybe the one I saw on TV was…”
Thelma explained why she admired CeeC despite the mixed reactions. “You know these people I’ve mentioned, they have different traits. When I sum them up together, that is who I am. CeeC is a no-nonsense person. She will cut your boundaries and change it for you and she will not care. She no send una.”
Rooboy nodded again in agreement as Thelma reflected on their growth. “Because these are the people I have liked, I watched and seen how they’ve evolved. It got to a point they realised they had to change certain behaviours and become refined versions of themselves. I started getting the message that growth is essential,” she said.
Fans react to Thelma and Rooboy’s chat
The emotional conversation has sparked online reactions as fans praised Thelma for her honesty. Rooboy’s quick agreement also got attention as many felt it showed mutual respect between the two housemates.
ValidUpdates recalls that Thelma Lawson, a 26-year-old skincare consultant from Rivers State, promised to bring fun and independence into Biggie’s house. Rooboy, a 29-year-old hypeman from Ogun State, vowed to bring “fire in the diary room and drama when needed.”





