The evicted reality star addresses marital trust and house rivalries during an emotional interview
On September 15, 2026, evicted Big Brother Naija housemate Abi addressed her marriage and house disputes during an interview with Pulse Nigeria. She praised her husband Alex for his understanding nature, cleared the air on Ricky, and named Flora and Aikou as the smartest players in the game.
Evicted housemate Abi has broken her silence following her sudden exit from Big Brother Naija Season 11. The culinary entrepreneur spoke candidly during a featured appearance on Pulse Nigeria’s Most Asked series on YouTube.
Biggie evicted her alongside Araga during the dramatic Week 7 live show. Viewers quickly raised numerous questions about her personal life and her intense interactions with other contestants. The reality star gave straightforward answers about her marriage, her house battles, and her bold future goals.
Abi clarifies Ricky friendship and defends marital bond
Abi directly addressed the widespread online chatter surrounding her relationship with male housemate Ricky. She explained that both contestants bonded over their shared marital status rather than any romantic spark.
”There was no relationship like really, I took Ricky as my friend. Obviously now I’m finding out one or two things, but like I really thought okay this is someone that is married like me that understands like how it feels to be in this space like you know with all these people. And I really just wanted someone I could like talk about my husband with without feeling like oh maybe I’m doing too much, and he can do the same to me about his wife and that was what it was. And then obviously like even when you see me with his hand and everything and people just seem to take everything I’ve done with Ricky out of proportion, I’m like Ricky?”
The reality star clarified the matter to dismiss endless dating speculation from eager fans. The revelation followed another interview where she publicly cut ties with Ricky after leaving the house. She also admitted that her husband Alex occupied her thoughts immediately after her eviction.
”Honestly I was just happy to go and see my husband. I’m not going to lie, Alex was the first thought that crossed my mind.”
The host asked whether her husband would approve of her daring outfits and conduct on camera. Abi expressed total confidence in their solid union and laughed off any fear of marital tension.
”Have a game? I was even worried about all the n—h, I was shaking that maybe he would be sad, but honestly my husband is a very understanding person like we have like a good relationship so I don’t think he really cares about like any of that. Like I think he was just more happy that like he gets to see his wife in the show and out of the show so I think it’s fine.”
The chef noted that real love easily withstands the pressures of public scrutiny. She praised Alex for offering constant support throughout her journey on the reality screen. Abi confirmed that their mutual trust remains completely intact.
Reality star details clashes with Flora and house rivals
The former housemate also opened up about the emotional breakdown she experienced during her first days inside. She revealed that the aggressive energy of the house triggered painful memories from her past.
”I think like going from like being outside and like seeing like people that are very polite and like catering and make sure you’re okay and going in there to people like literally ready to bring you down and like I don’t know shred you to pieces, it was like a slap on the face. And then obviously like you know I have a lot of trauma from before and like it was just like a kind of wake up to that and then obviously after I got used I okay this people are you understand.”
Abi found comfort by reaching out to housemates who appeared isolated from the rest of the group. She took special interest in Nomy because she recognized the painful feeling of loneliness. Abi explained her heartfelt motive to the host during the interview.
”Because like I feel myself as like someone that is lonely in a way like, but when I saw her she seemed like someone that didn’t have like friends. I know what it feels like to be alone so I really just wanted to be like you know that person for her and so that’s what it was like, nothing else.”
The conversation quickly turned to her stormy interactions with Flora and Oyin during the show. Abi insisted that her desire for friendship never made her back down from a fight.
”Obviously I was interested in being friends with Oyin and Flora, but like at the same time it’s like it’s not because I want to be friends with you that you will do something and I will just cower away. If it’s battle let’s battle, if it’s okay let’s make up let’s make up like I’m fine with either things like honestly.”
The evicted star remembered the heated contest over the coveted Head of House throne. She recalled how rivals pushed back against her authority during that intense week. Abi boldly defended her victory as a testament to her personal resilience.
”I mean I think we all know the answer to that, it was Oyin, Flora, and Nomy about the Head of House situation and I survived. If I was Head of House again I would still survive, even if I still survive it’s not that deep, na me collect position no be them.”
Critics had accused her of switching tactics midway through her stay in the house. Abi firmly denied playing a scripted game, attributing her shifting behaviour to the tense environment.
”I don’t get game plan, oh my god guys! If I get game plan I will follow it to the end because it’s I’m realizing obviously you need a game plan to be there. I just say I’ll go in there I’ll just cook, play with everybody, but it didn’t work out like that and so that’s it. It’s just what you guys saw wasn’t me changing anything, it was just obviously you evolved. If you are staying in the same house with chaotic people there’s no way you will be peaceful, you sef go chaotic, so that’s just what it was like. There was no game plan changing or anything.”
Abi names smartest players and shares future plans
The host asked Abi to assess the remaining contenders in the house. She singled out two contestants who conceal their intentions behind calm demeanours. The star credited them for mastering the psychological demands of the reality competition.
”I would say Flora and maybe Aikou. Like there are two really smart people that you can’t fully tell what is going through their mind and I like that for them. Like 100 million, be 90 million, but influencer go collect the other 10 don’t worry, so that’s it.”
Abi also discussed her practical routine for maintaining her synthetic wigs on the show. She highlighted scissors, water, and leave-in conditioner as her daily styling essentials.
”I need my scissors cuz scissors you need to trim. Most of my wig are plastic as they said, so I need to trim trim trim, and obviously leave-in conditioner if you have like curly hair like this one, and yeah I don’t really glue my hair as you guys can tell. So water, leave-in conditioner, scissors, end of story.”
The reality star stressed that inner feelings matter far more than outward hairstyles. She explained that her mood directly governs her choice of daily outfits. Her fashion choices reflect her emotional state at any given moment.
”Honestly the hairstyle is the least thing about my confidence. My confidence come from like how I feel, if I feel sexy that day my confidence is like this, if I feel bloated no confidence. If you see me wear gown today it’s sexy, sharp; if you see me with bubu because the confidence isn’t there, so watch out for that.”
Abi refuses to place expectations on any post-show friendships with her former roommates. She intends to let genuine connections develop naturally without any pressure.
”Honestly wallahi, any friendship that happens happens like I don’t want to say okay this person I’m going to, this person I’m not going to, like it’s never that deep. I might say okay I want to remain friends with them and then they come out they don’t want to, what I go carry them with rope? No! So anything happen I’m just going to let things play out the way it does like really I’m fine.”
The evicted contestant also shared her perspective on the show’s huge grand prize. She hopes that the final reward goes to a truly deserving competitor. She urged the housemates to battle fiercely for the victory until the end.
”Honestly I think anybody that gets it gets it, but I hope it goes to someone that really really needs the money. Whoever gets it all the best for them, make them fight for it, I hope Biggie will throw it in there say make them go scratch them.”
Abi revealed the single condition under which she would accept an invite back into Biggie’s house. She declared that only a guaranteed cash prize would draw her back inside the game.
”On one condition, if Biggie offers me a second chance, okay after you have gone back in you win the money, I’ll pack my load and go back, I’m telling you straight. But like yeah I think I really liked the house. Obviously I had like some things with like the housemates or whatever, but like I really really enjoyed the house. Like it was very colorful, the games were very nice, like it was just an amazing place to be in general, so I think yeah I would go back.”
The chef expressed eagerness to pursue new opportunities in modelling, acting, catering, and business. She invited brands across Nigeria to bring lucrative work opportunities her way. Abi remains determined to turn her reality television exposure into lasting professional success.
”Jobs! Bring money, bring work! Any work: model, act, sell, I don’t mind. I will do anything: bake, cook, jobs. Like I just want to make money and I just want to do a lot of things and I think the sky is like the beginning for me and so that’s it.”
Abi concluded her media appearance with warm appreciation for her supporters. She looks ahead to a productive career outside the Big Brother house.
