Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate and comedian, DeeOne, has started a debate by questioning the long-term impact of the reality TV show on its participants.

In his TikTok video, he questions if BBNaija serves as a blessing or a curse for its contestants.

DeeOne confirmed that only three former housemates are still relevant in the entertainment industry: himself, media personality and BBNaija host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, and actress Bisola Aiyeola.

He added:

In the history of Big Brother Naija, only three of us, housemates are still relevant today: DeeOne, Ebuka, and Bisola. After the three of us, who else? This is not to say that the rest are not working. We have over 150 ex-housemates. How many are relevant?

He further shared his concern that some participants who had flourishing careers before entering the BBNaija house experienced stagnation afterward.

He also added,

Erica, for example, was acting before going on the show, but after the show, her career retrograded. Look at Teddy A; he used to tour African countries with his music, but when he entered the Big Brother house, his career slipped. The same goes for Laycon.

Most of us went into the Big Brother Naija house in pursuit of fame, not even the prize money. But when you come out, it’s ten times more difficult.