Ilebaye didn’t win BBNaija All Stars because of sympathy votes; she earned it, says Uriel

Uriel Oputa, a former housemate on Big Brother Naija All Stars, claims that the rumoured “pity votes” are the reason Ilebaye did not win the N120 million grand prize.

Ilebaye has been accused by certain Nigerians of emotionally blackmailing viewers into voting for her, including former BBNaija star Nina, according to OBASANJO NEWS24.

Uriel responded in a video statement posted on her social media profile, claiming that there is no set formula for winning a reality TV competition.

She claimed that some people achieved success through interpersonal connections, some by celebrity status, and still others through the treatment they received from coworkers.

Can we just drop the idea that Baye won out of sympathy, Uriel asked? Do you know how to win a game show or a show like that?

Some people benefit from establishing relationships. Some people succeed because others perceive them to be strong. Some people succeed as a result of the things that were done to them and their responses.

Is it really important how someone won a game? This is a game.