BBNaija 2026: Here is week 1 vote result, percentage and eviction
The results of the Big Brother Naija Season 11 Week 1 public vote are finally out.
Fans across Nigeria voted for the two housemates they wanted to become The Gambits of the season.
The Week 1 vote brought a major change to the usual Big Brother Naija format. Unlike previous seasons, no housemate was at risk of eviction during the first week.
Instead, Biggie introduced a new twist called The Gambit.
The twist gives two housemates, one male and one female, a guaranteed place in the grand finale. However, they will not be allowed to compete for the ₦160 million grand prize.
After the public vote, Flora and Aikou emerged as the two Gambits of Big Brother Naija Season 11.
Here is everything you need to know about the Week 1 nominations, the fake eviction twist, and the final vote results.
BBNaija Season 11 Week 1 Nominations
The first nomination show of Big Brother Naija Season 11 brought several surprises.
All 24 housemates entered the Diary Room to make their first nominations of the season.
Before the nominations started, Chimsom Chuka already had immunity.
He won the first Head of House Challenge. This victory made him the only housemate who was safe from nominations before the process began.
The remaining housemates were then asked to nominate two fellow contestants.
Each housemate selected two people they wanted to face possible eviction.
The nomination process appeared to follow the usual Big Brother Naija format.
However, Biggie had a surprise waiting for the housemates.
After the nominations were completed, Biggie revealed that the nominations were fake.
This meant that no housemate would be evicted during Week 1.
Instead, the nominations were used as part of a new twist called The Gambit.
How the BBNaija Season 11 Housemates Voted
Below is the full list of nominations made by the 24 housemates during the first nomination session.
S/N Housemate Nominated Housemates
1 Abi Goddessa and Temi Nkem
2 Aikou Nomy and Goddessa
3 Araga Cassi and Ricky
4 Barry Oyin and Bells
5 Bells Nomy and Goddessa
6 Bluethopia Ricky and Keivo
7 Cassi Temi Nkem and Abi
8 Chimsom Chuka Abi and Gerard
9 Flora Cassi and Sultex
10 Gerard Bells and Mercedes
11 Goddessa Bells and Ricky
12 Kamsy Aikou and Nomy
13 Keivo Bells and Martins
14 Martins Keivo and Sultex
15 Mercedes Sheba and Aikou
16 Neche Ricky and Oyin
17 Nomy Tram and Sheba
18 Oyin Tram and Yusuf
19 Ricky Cassi and Sultex
20 Sheba Ricky and Oyin
21 Sultex Ricky and Gerard
22 Temi Nkem Sultex and Ricky
23 Tram Flora and Mercedes
24 Yusuf Nomy and Bells
BBNaija Season 11 Week 1 Nomination Results
After all the nominations were counted, Ricky emerged as the most nominated housemate.
He received a total of seven nominations.
Bells followed with five nominations.
Nomy and Sultex each received four nominations.
Cassi, Goddessa, and Oyin each received three nominations.
Several other housemates received two or one nomination.
Meanwhile, six housemates escaped nominations completely.
They were Araga, Barry, Bluethopia, Chimsom Chuka, Kamsy, and Neche.
Here is the full breakdown:
Housemate Number of Nominations
Ricky 7
Bells 5
Nomy 4
Sultex 4
Cassi 3
Goddessa 3
Oyin 3
Abi 2
Aikou 2
Gerard 2
Keivo 2
Mercedes 2
Sheba 2
Temi Nkem 2
Tram 2
Flora 1
Martins 1
Yusuf 1
Araga 0
Barry 0
Bluethopia 0
Chimsom Chuka 0
Kamsy 0
Neche 0
Is Anyone Up for Eviction in Week 1?
The answer is no.
Despite completing the nomination process, none of the 24 housemates is facing eviction in Week 1.
Biggie revealed that the nominations were fake.
As a result, every housemate remains safe from eviction during the first week.
The announcement surprised the housemates and viewers.
It also showed that Big Brother Naija Season 11 could be a season filled with unexpected twists.
What Is The Gambit Twist?
The Gambit is a new twist introduced by Biggie during the first week of the competition.
Under the twist, viewers were asked to vote for two housemates.
One male housemate and one female housemate would be selected as The Gambits of the season.
The two housemates who received the most votes would enjoy special benefits throughout the competition.
However, their position comes with one major condition.
Although they are guaranteed a place in the grand finale, they will not be eligible to compete for the ₦160 million grand prize.
Benefits of Becoming a Gambit
The two successful housemates will enjoy several advantages during the season.
These include:
A guaranteed place in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 Grand Finale.
Protection from eviction throughout the season.
The opportunity to take part in house activities.
The chance to compete in Head of House challenges.
The ability to participate in weekly tasks.
The opportunity to take part in nominations.
Special responsibilities assigned by Big Brother.
The Gambits will therefore have a unique position in the Big Brother Naija house.
They will remain part of the competition and take part in important activities.
However, they cannot win the main ₦160 million grand prize.
BBNaija Season 11 Week 1 Vote Results
After the public voting period ended, the results were announced.
Flora received the highest percentage of votes among the housemates listed in the results.
She secured 29.18% of the votes and became one of the two Gambits.
Aikou also received enough votes to secure the second Gambit position.
He received 9.10% of the votes.
Ricky came third with 7.10%, while Abi received 6.07%.
Here are the announced results:
No. Housemate Vote Percentage Status
1 Flora 29.18% Gambit
2 Aikou 9.10% Gambit
3 Ricky 7.10% Housemate
4 Abi 6.07% Housemate
Flora and Aikou Are the Week 1 Gambits
The final results mean that Flora and Aikou have been selected as the first Gambits of Big Brother Naija Season 11.
Flora emerged as the female Gambit after receiving the highest vote percentage in the announced results.
Aikou became the male Gambit after securing the second-highest vote percentage.
Both housemates are now guaranteed a place in the grand finale.
However, they will not be able to compete for the ₦160 million grand prize.
What Happens Next in BBNaija Season 11?
The selection of Flora and Aikou as The Gambits has added a new layer to the competition.
While the two housemates are safe from eviction, the other contestants must continue fighting for their places in the house.
The Gambits will also remain active in the competition.
They can take part in challenges, weekly tasks, nominations, and other house activities.
This means their influence could still play an important role in the season.
The Week 1 twist has also shown viewers that Biggie may have more surprises in store for the housemates.
With no eviction in the first week and two housemates already guaranteed a place in the final, the race for the ₦160 million prize is set to become even more interesting.
As Big Brother Naija Season 11 continues, fans will be watching closely to see how Flora and Aikou use their special positions and how the other housemates respond to the new twist.
For now, Flora and Aikou are officially The Gambits of BBNaija Season 11.
