The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 10/10 season continues to deliver high-octane drama, with recently evicted housemate Thelma Lawson stirring the pot once again in her post-eviction interview. The 30-year-old fitness coach, ousted alongside Bright Morgan in Saturday’s shocking double eviction, left fans reeling with a cryptic yet pointed statement: “Every housemate got the version of Thelma they deserve in the house.” The remark, aired during Monday’s after-show, has sent social media into a frenzy, with #ThelmaSpeaks trending as viewers dissect what she meant and who she’s shading in the volatile 10/10 house.
Thelma’s comment came as she reflected on her six-week journey, marked by her reign as Head of House and her polarizing choice of Kayikunmi as deputy—a decision she later admitted regretting. When pressed by host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu about her relationships with housemates like Joanna, Sultana, Faith, and Kola, Thelma leaned back with a knowing smile and delivered the now-viral line. “I gave loyalty to those who showed it, strategy to the gamers, and distance to the fakes,” she elaborated, hinting at tailored interactions based on each housemate’s vibe. “They all got the Thelma their actions earned.” The statement has sparked wild speculation about who got the “real” Thelma and who was served her colder, strategic side.
Fans are eating up the ambiguity, with X and Instagram exploding with theories. Some believe Thelma’s shading Joanna, whose recent feuds with Faith (“ashawo boy”) and Sultana (“not my friend”) have made her a lightning rod for drama. “Thelma gave Joanna the silent treatment she deserved for being messy,” tweeted @BBNaijaInsider. Others point to Sultana, whose strategic alliance with Faith may have clashed with Thelma’s straightforward approach. A viral clip of Thelma and Kola sharing a heartfelt hug post-eviction has #ThelKola fans insisting he got her “loyal” version, especially after Bright Morgan’s defense of Kola’s “spec” status. Meanwhile, Kayikunmi’s camp is on edge after Thelma’s earlier regret over picking him as deputy, with @KuniHive posting, “Thelma’s throwing shade to save face. Kayikunmi got her best version and still outplayed her.”
The house is still reeling from Thelma’s exit, with diary room clips showing Dede and Rooboy discussing how her absence has shifted alliances. Thelma’s cryptic jab suggests she played a calculated game, giving housemates like Faith—caught in a love triangle with Dede and Koyin—a taste of her skepticism, while reserving warmth for allies like Kola. Her words have also reignited debates about authenticity in the house, with fans praising her for “matching energy” and critics calling it a “bitter exit strategy.” One TikTok edit, captioned “Thelma serving karma,” pairs her quote with dramatic flashbacks of house arguments, racking up 1.8 million views.
As BBNaija 10/10 hurtles toward Thursday’s eviction, Thelma’s parting shot has housemates and viewers on high alert. With Joanna and Sultana’s feud escalating, Faith navigating romantic chaos, and Kayikunmi’s strategic moves under scrutiny, Thelma’s legacy as a truth-teller looms large. Producers are teasing a “reflect and reveal” task tonight, where housemates might be forced to address Thelma’s words head-on. Did she expose the house’s true colors, or is this a final flex from a player who left too soon? One thing’s clear: in the 10/10 house, Thelma’s versions are still making waves, and the game’s only getting hotter.