Drama erupted in the Big Brother Naija Season 10 house on Wednesday morning after a fiery altercation between housemates Victory and Thelma Lawson spiraled into one of the season’s most controversial moments yet.
The tension began when Thelma bluntly called Victory “a clown” who lacked discipline, adding that she could go the rest of her stay without speaking to him because, in her words, he “doesn’t add any value” to her experience in the house.
Stung by the remark, Victory later vented to fellow housemate Kulture, revealing that he had retaliated with a personal jab aimed at Thelma’s private life.
“She dey talk say I no get self-control, but na you don born one. She think say I dey play for here? She dey tell me nonsense,” he said — a statement that instantly ignited outrage among viewers.
Thelma, who had openly shared during the BBNaija premiere that she is a single mother and uninterested in pursuing romance on the show, had initially earned empathy and support for her candidness. But Victory’s dig, many fans argue, crossed a line and reeked of misogyny, turning what could have been a routine disagreement into a major talking point both inside and outside the house.
A Troubling Reputation?
This incident has reignited conversations about Victory’s behaviour towards female housemates. Since the early weeks of the season, fans and contestants alike have accused him of being overly combative and dismissive in his interactions with women. For critics, his comment to Thelma is less a one-off slip and more evidence of a pattern.
With eviction night drawing closer and social media sentiment playing a powerful role in shaping public opinion this season, the fallout from this confrontation could have serious implications for Victory’s survival in the house. Whether he can repair his image or if this moment cements him as one of the season’s most divisive figures remains to be seen.
