Kenya’s Sheila joined the growing list of Barnmates during last night’s live Big Brother All Stars Eviction Show (29 August at 19:00 CAT on DStv Channel 198) after she was evicted from the Big Brother house. Munya, on the other hand, survived his 5th consecutive eviction and lives to fight another day in the house!
The show kicked off with Maye Hunta’s killer Big Brother All Stars theme track “African Star” before IK took viewers through the turbulent week that was, in the house and The Barn. The long week included a radio station task, and a dinner in the air as the housemates and Barnmates continue to fight for the US$200 000 prize in Africa’s biggest reality show.
After Zambian singing star Salma Dodia got the crowd grooving, and an insert on the dinner in the sky experience, IK then took viewers inside the house for Head of House Jennifer to reveal how she had used her powers to affect the game this week. “Hi Africa, hi housemates,” she said tentatively. “I wish there was any other way for me to do this, but there isn’t, I wish that because in my eyes you’re all stars, but I had to do this. I replaced Code with Sheila, nothing personal, I had to do it, it’s a game and whatever else… and ya… and I’m sorry…” said the Mozambican.
As the housemates digested the news and Sheila packed her suitcase, fans got to see what radio stations across the continent are discussing about Big Brother and then got to hear more from recently-engaged previous contestants Kevin and Elizabeth, whose relationship has blossomed into romance.
Stopping the party in its tracks, IK reminded viewers across the continent that the serious business of eviction still lay ahead. After accepting the envelope from the Alexander Forbes representative, attentions turned to the house.
“Sheila...you...are…” he said, drawing out the tension. “Evicted!” Munya buried his head in his hands as Uti broke down and embraced Sheila. Then IK’s voice boomed over the speakers in the house again. “Munya…I’ve just received word… that for the 5th time you are safe.” The Zimbabwean couldn’t believe it, having prepared himself for the worst all over again.
Sheila emerged from the house after saying her goodbyes and set about reviewing her stay in the house with IK. “First of all – people at home are saying all sorts of things about you. People are calling you a bit of a bully. Do you think you’re a bully?” he asked. “I don’t think so, I like to have fun and you know, some people just have issues,” said Sheila.
“You had two Daggers thrown at you, so you’ve got your aim ready and you gonna throw it at somebody. Before we get to the house, tell me all the people you had beef with so we know who you’re targeting, let me know”, said IK.
“To be honest I didn’t have a particular beef with anyone, it’s just the house divided itself, I think we all know that. The house divided itself. There’s no personal beef with anyone. So this dagger might even go to someone, if it’s a nice dagger I’ll give it to maybe a friend, I might even give it to Uti,” said the Kenyan.
IK read out the Dagger for this week: “One housemate must wear a pair of boxing gloves and shorts throughout the day, except for when they are asleep. This dagger commences immediately and lasts for one week”. Sheila paused and then delivered her verdict: “I’m going to give this dagger to someone who I think might not enjoy this because she’s a lady, loves to clean. No cleaning this week girl, you’re wearing boxing gloves, Paloma, this one goes to you, girl!” shrieked Sheila as Paloma exploded with laughter in the house.
Sheila also managed to keep her secret from the housemates during her time in the house, and so kept all of her US$1 000. IK asked her to reveal her secret to the housemates and Sheila revealed that she’s afraid of short people and wouldn’t confront anyone shorter than her.
After checking out her highlights video, IK sent Sheila on her way before getting down on stage with Salma Dodia again as she performed “Wonderful World”.
Sheila looked as shocked as the rest of the housemates who have emerged into The Barn instead of heading back to their home countries. “Dude, there’s a cow!” “ she said as IK asked her to tell him about her new surroundings.
Apart from keeping their favourite housemate in the game, viewers also stand to win great prizes each week by simply voting. This week’s winner of US$1 000 was Nelly Kolonde from South Africa, while Mercy Oluwole from Nigeria, picked up a DStv HD Decoder.
Big Brother All Stars is screened live 24/7 on DStv Channel 198, with edited highlights shows every day of the week on M-Net and later on AfricaMagic. Big Brother All Stars is also available on DStv Mobile in Ghana, Kenya, Namibia and Nigeria. Don’t forget about the website! Big Brother All Stars fans can catch all the latest news, video – and all-important voting information – at www.mnetafrica.com/bigbrother. The winner of Big Brother All Stars will be named after 91 days of magic – and the power to award to USD 200 000 prize rests in the hands of the viewers. Don’t miss a second of the continent’s biggest reality show, only on DStv, 24/7.