While eviction is expected, disqualification hits differently. It’s the television equivalent of being expelled from school rather than simply graduating or dropping out. It’s immediate, it’s dramatic.
Over the years, several Big Brother Naija housemates have been disqualified for violating house rules, primarily involving physical violence, aggressive behaviour, and inappropriate conduct.
Here’s the complete list of every BBNaija housemate who couldn’t make it to eviction Sunday because they broke the rules.
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1. Kemen (Season 2: See Gobe, 2017)
The Offence: Sexual misconduct/Inappropriate touching
Kemen holds the unfortunate distinction of being the first housemate ever disqualified from Big Brother Naija, and his offence remains one of the most serious in the show’s history. Kemen was kicked out for inappropriately touching another female housemate, TBoss, while she was asleep.
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The incident occurred during the night when cameras captured Kemen attempting to touch TBoss inappropriately under the sheets as she slept.
Viewers who saw the footage were immediately outraged, and social media erupted in calls for his removal. Big Brother responded swiftly, and Kemen was disqualified the following day.
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2. Khloe (Season 3: Double Wahala, 2018)
The Offence: Accumulating three strikes for aggressive behaviour and physical confrontations
Khloe, already known for her bold personality and no-nonsense attitude, became one half of a historic double disqualification in Season 3.
Khloe and K-Brule were disqualified in Season 3 for accumulating three strikes due to aggressive behaviour and physical confrontations.
Throughout her time in the house, Khloe was involved in multiple heated arguments and confrontations with other housemates.
Her temper and willingness to escalate conflicts eventually led to her receiving strikes from Big Brother. Once she accumulated three strikes, disqualification was automatic.
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3. K-Brule (Season 3: Double Wahala, 2018)
The Offence: Accumulating three strikes for aggressive behaviour and physical confrontations
K-Brule was disqualified alongside Khloe, making Season 3’s double disqualification one of the most dramatic moments in BBNaija history.
Like Khloe, K-Brule accumulated three strikes due to aggressive behaviour and physical confrontations with other housemates.
K-Brule’s confrontational approach to conflicts and his inability to de-escalate tense situations led to multiple warnings from Big Brother.
The three-strike system, designed to give housemates chances to correct their behaviour, ultimately couldn’t save him from the consequences of repeated rule violations.
4. Tacha (Season 4: Pepper Dem, 2019)
The Offence: Physical violence during an altercation with Mercy Eke
Perhaps no BBNaija disqualification has generated more controversy, conversation, and continued debate than Tacha’s removal in Season 4.
Tacha was disqualified after a violent confrontation with Mercy Eke. The altercation, which included pushing and pulling of hair, violated the show’s rule against physical violence.
The fight between Tacha and Mercy was the culmination of weeks of tension between the two strong-willed housemates.
On the 28th of September 2019, she was eventually disqualified for physically assaulting ex-housemate and longtime rival, Mercy.
The confrontation escalated quickly, with both women engaging in physical contact that crossed Big Brother’s clearly defined boundaries.
What made Tacha’s disqualification particularly explosive was that she was one of the season’s most popular housemates with an incredibly devoted fanbase. Many believed she had a strong chance of winning the show.
5. Erica (Season 5: Lockdown, 2020)
The Offence: Multiple infractions, including threatening violence, attempting to kiss Kiddwaya after alcohol consumption, and pouring water on Prince’s bed
Erica’s disqualification in Season 5 remains one of the most heartbreaking moments in Big Brother Naija history.
Erica was disqualified in Season 5 for multiple infractions, creating a perfect storm of rule violations that led to her removal despite being a frontrunner for the grand prize.
The issues began after a Saturday night party where Erica consumed alcohol. Her behaviour afterwards included threatening violence against Laycon (telling him she would harm him outside the house) and pouring water on fellow housemate Prince’s bed.
Each of these actions individually constituted rule violations. Still, together they painted a picture of someone who had lost control and was no longer adhering to the behavioural standards required in the house.
6. Beauty (Season 7: Level Up, 2022)
The Offence: Physical violence against Groovy and Illebaye
What started as relationship jealousy escalated into physical confrontation. Beauty, upset about Groovy dancing with another housemate, confronted him aggressively.
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