by Thinus Ferreira
On Monday Gbolahan Ololade, known as Kayvee, the 26-year old photographer from Lagos has abruptly left the 6th season of MultiChoice Nigeria and M-Net West Africa's Big Brother Naija reality show due to undisclosed medical reasons.
The 6th season of Big Brother Naija, done from MultiChoice's studio complex in Lagos with the theme of "Shine Ye Eye" started with 22 housemates a few weeks ago on 25 July.
On 8 August 4 new housemates - Kayvee, Queen, JMK and Michael - were introduced as additional contestants.
The sad-looking Kayvee who also struggled to speak English, appeared nervous at times and uttered confusing and contradictory statements during his 11-day stay in Big Brother Naija, mostly kept to himself with several other housemates who noticed and commented on his apparent self-isolation within the Covid-19 safe bubble production.
In-show, Pere, this week's head of the house, announced and read out a statement from MultiChoice on Monday to the rest of the housemates.
"Housemates, Big Brother trusts that you are all well and settling into the brand new week," Pere read.
"As you have noticed, your fellow housemate Kayvee has been unwell for a few hours now. Based on this advice, Kayvee will no longer be part of the show for this season."
"Kayvee would like you all to know that he appreciates the time spent in the house with everyone. Your friendship, support, and love truly means a lot to him. Big Brother would like you to assist Kayvee with packing his bags and belongings and place them in the store room immediately."
In a statement to the media on Monday, MultiChoice Nigeria says "Kayvee, one of the housemates in the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye Season, has been exited from the house on medical grounds".
"Prior to this, he had a consultation with Big Brother and the on-site medical team, where it was decided that he had to leave the house for a more thorough medical investigation."
"MultiChoice and the show producers are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all housemates in the Big Brother house at all times," the pay-TV operator said.
