How, why TAMI duo got evicted from BBNaija 9 House
The eviction of the Tami duo, consisting of Toyosi and Damilola, from the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 9 house was a significant event that unfolded during the first eviction night of the season.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of how their eviction occurred:
The BBNaija Season 9, themed “No Loose Guard,” premiered on July 27, 2024. The format this season introduced pairs of contestants, which added a new layer of strategy and dynamics to the game. Each pair had to work together not only to win challenges but also to garner support from both fellow housemates and viewers.
Popularity challenge
During their week in the house, Toyosi and Damilola, who have been friends for eight years, struggled to establish a strong rapport with other housemates. Reports indicated that Damilola’s behavior was perceived as somewhat commanding and rude, particularly during communal activities like cooking. This perception may have negatively impacted their popularity among other contestants.
In this season, certain pairs were given special powers through a challenge known as the Custodian Challenge. The Ndinne duo (Chinne and Nne) emerged as the first champions and exercised their authority by saving one pair from eviction—choosing to save the Radicals (Mickhy and Fairme David). This decision left Tami along with two other pairs—Chekas (Chizoba and Onyeka) and Streeze (Toby Forge and Mayor Frosh)—up for possible eviction.
Voting process
The voting process for evictions this season involved both viewer votes and decisions made by housemates. After being nominated alongside Chekas and Streeze, Tami received only 2.21% of viewer votes, which was significantly lower than that of other nominated pairs: Chekas garnered 5.12%, Radicals received 4.81%, and Streeze had 4.58%.
During the diary room session where housemates voted on who should be evicted from those nominated, Tami’s low viewer support ultimately sealed their fate.
On August 4, 2024, during the live eviction show hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, it was announced that Tami was the first pair to be evicted from the BBNaija Season 9 house after just one week of competition. Their exit marked a pivotal moment in the show as it reduced the number of competing pairs to thirteen.
Reaction to eviction
After their eviction, Toyosi expressed surprise at leaving so early in the competition but acknowledged that Damilola’s earlier conflicts with other housemates might have contributed to their downfall in terms of votes.
The combination of poor viewer support due to perceived negative behavior within the house, coupled with strategic decisions made by other contestants regarding nominations and evictions led to Tami’s early exit from BBNaija Season 9.
