Disqualified Big Brother Naija housemate, Faith, has broken his silence on the emotional and financial struggles that shaped his short-lived but unforgettable time in the house.
In an emotional post that has since gone viral, the 25-year-old medical doctor from Osun State revealed the depth of sacrifices he made to be part of the show, including taking a ₦5 million loan just to secure his entry.
“On December 24, I came back to Nigeria feeling frustrated. I kept asking myself what I was going to do as a doctor in this country. But somehow, that one click led me to audition for Africa’s biggest reality TV show”, Faith shared.
He admitted that getting into the house was far from easy, describing it as a leap of faith that came with high stakes.
“I did the unthinkable. I took a loan of ₦5 million just to get in, and somehow, I made it”, he said.
Faith’s time in the Big Brother house may have ended abruptly, but his confession paints a vivid picture of the intense pressure that comes with fame and public scrutiny.
According to him, the mental and emotional toll was overwhelming.
“I screamed, I argued, I failed tasks, I said things I shouldn’t have said, I lost friends, I was overwhelmed and isolated”, he admitted.
The former housemate revealed that he requested therapy more than three times during his stay in the house, a rare and brave confession that has since sparked conversations about mental health in reality TV.
“I knew I needed help, and I was brave enough to ask for it. I’m a work in progress”, Faith added.
Despite the heartbreak and eventual disqualification, Faith said the experience was not a total loss. He shared how the show helped him grow, build resilience, and discover unexpected support from fans across the country.
“In the middle of all the chaos, something amazing happened: I found friendship, hope, and family. Outside those walls, people I had never met were standing for me, shouting my name, spending their hard-earned money to keep me there. It was nothing short of a miracle”, he said.
Faith’s heartfelt revelation has stirred empathy among fans, with many describing his story as a raw reflection of the sacrifices and unseen battles reality stars face behind the glitz and cameras.