The highly-anticipated BBNaija All-Stars edition debuted on Sunday evening, featuring 20 ex-housemates, including popular figures like Pere, CeeC, Alex, Mercy Eke, and Whitemoney.
The stakes were higher than ever, with a staggering N120 million prize, the largest in BBNaija history.
However, as the list of contestants was unveiled, the absence of fan-favourite stars like Laycon, Tacha, and Erica left Nigerians in an uproar on social media.
Netizen react to the absence of Tacha and Laycon
Fans of these housemates expressed their disappointment and frustration online.
Hosted by the charismatic Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the show saw the return of winners from previous editions and other notable ex-housemates, representing a wide array of personalities and seasons.
Despite the excitement surrounding the All-Stars edition, the absence of Laycon, Tacha, Erica, and other prominent names left many fans disheartened.
Fans and viewers eagerly awaited the unfolding drama and entertainment that BBNaija is known for.
Reactions: They should ask someone to leave for Tacha
Nigerians are not smiling, let’s have a look at some of the comments:
@ruth:I would have really loved to see @Symply_Tacha and @EricaNlewedim on the show. Too bad they where disqualified but regardless I know it would be fun and more stars will join. Tiri months too plenty for us to only see 20 housemates nau. #BBNaija #BBNaija
@charles:One thing I know @Symply_Tacha and @EricaNlewedim will trend throughout this All star season despite of their absence on the show
@anna:It was not really neccessary for vanita and Noe to be in that house..tacha that is full vibe is not even there..I hope this show doesn’t because too boring
@Sanchezosagie11: “You know this. Their biggest cash out till date was in Laycon’s season and 80% of that was because of Laycon.”
@A_Y1806: “They will ask someone to leave and Lay con to enter.
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In another news, Phyna, the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 7, is currently facing backlash from Nigerians for the bad comments she made towards Chi-chi during the show’s reunion about her dead child
In a heated argument with her fellow contestant Chichi, Phyna accused her of abandoning her husband and children in Benin City, which allegedly resulted in the death of one of Chichi’s children.
Additionally, Phyna claimed that Chichi was exploiting the memory of her deceased parents as a strategy to gain sympathy and support from viewers.