Big Brother Africa 8 [The Chase]: Departures, Arrivals & Tears in The House (Video Within)

After the whole swap thing and the unending tears in the Rubies house, the euphoria in the Diamonds. It was time for the housemates that were swapped to leave the old house for their new house. Big Brother had given the four housemates Denzel, Neyll, Hakeem and Melvin thirty minutes to pack their belongings and get set to leave.

Thirty minutes passed and the housemates were ordered into the store room to exit the house. The Rubies housemates said their final goodbyes to  Hakeem and Melvin with loads of hugs and some still shedding tears. Melvin gave a short speech and encouraged the housemates to keep the bond going and be strong for each other. While in the Diamond house it was all smiles as the housemates bade their goodbyes to the happy Denzel and Neyll.

Melvin and Hakeem with their country flags wrapped around their neck arrived in the Diamond house to a rosy welcome. The girls were obviously excited to have them and the guys were also warm in their welcome. Melvin who had already bonded with his West African brothers, Bolt and Elikem at the arena was heard speaking Pidgin English with both of them and all laughing. Huddah and Annabel  took  Melvin and Hakeem to the bedroom to show them around. Annabel was already wooing Melvin to choose the bed beside her. Meanwhile Huddah kept complimenting both guys, she said "You guys are so good looking", "You  guys are fineee". Huddah and Annabel later led both guys to the garden and the four of them sat down and got chatting. Hakeem was a bit laid back and didn't say much.

Meanwhile, it was a cold reception for both Denzel and Neyll at the Rubies house. They were given a cold reception as they stepped into the house with Beverly and Cleo out-rightly ignoring them while Selly was just looking without saying anything. Natasha suddenly became the spokesperson of the Rubies, introducing the housemates and answering most questions. Denzel was at a point asking Selly questions and it was Natasha that was answering. Here are some of the interesting and funny quotes of Natasha....

"Sulu is a football player but he has resigned now"

"What do you present? I also do TV presenting in my country" - Natasha to Denzel.

"Be yourself, you have to be yourself" - Natasha to Denzel.

"The head of house is the boss here, so you better take her orders" - Natasha to Denzel.

"I'm not feeling them, the house is empty, leave them they will wash the dishes" - Natasha.

It was just so hilarious watching Natasha while she addressed Denzel in his traditional 'hot shorts'. The rest of the Rubies housemates just looked on and didn't say much.

And, you guys should watch out for Annabel and Huddah as they both seem to have the hots for Melvin. Huddah particularly was so keen and seem to enjoy the very brief and introductory conversation between her and Melvin.

Tears flowed freely in the Rubies House this afternoon after the name of the swapped housemates were revealed by Feza. Zimbabwean housemate Hakeem and Nigeria's Melvin were the chosen housemates to leave Rubies house and head to Diamonds.

After winning the Airtel arena showdown, the burden fell on Diamond's Head of House, Feza to swap two housemtes from her Diamond house with that of Rubies. Being broadcasted live to both houses, Feza was very quick to choose Denzel and Betty from Diamonds and then went ahead to choose to Hakeem but didn't know the name of the other housemate she wanted to choose. 

Describing to big brother, she said the guy with a gap in his teeth, curly hair, wearing a black vest etc but Big brother still wasn't sure who she was referring to and went ahead and named all the male housemates from Rubies to assist her but that still didn't work until Big Brother asked her "Do you mean the Nigerian Guy" she then said Yes. After that she was asked to confirm the name of the housemates she just chose and she changed her mind and decided to keep an already crying Betty in the house, she sends Neyll alongside Denzel to Rubies

Her choice of Melvin and Hakeem wasn't welcomed in Rubies house as almost all the housemates burst into tears. Selly was inconsolable, so was Beverly. Hakeem and Melvin also couldn't hold back their tears. Rubies housemates quickly gathered around Melvin and Hakeem in the bedroom while they packed their luggages to show their support. 

Meanwhile, in the Diamonds, it was exactly the opposite as the girls were quite excited with the choice of Melvin and Hakeem and were discussing how they will welcome them into the house. It must be said that some girls in the Diamiond house have actually clamoured for Melvin, while at the arena, Huddah, Annabel and Feza had asked about the Nigerian housemate and on meeting him, were already rooting for him. So, it wasn't a surprise when Feza decided to choose both Melvin and Hakeem. 

The game is on, Is it a good move for Melvin... What do you think?

Which Contestant would you like to see packing their bags this Sunday and who deserves to stay? Betty, Selly, Denzel, Natasha and Huddah are all up for Eviction this week. Vote now to save your favourite Housemate. Cast your votes here

Videos:  They Swap: The Housemates say their last goodbyes to their fellow swapped Housemates

Farewell: There is never a right time to say goodbye, Housemates share last words, hugs and kisses with the swopped Housemates.


The Big Decision: Out with the old, in with the new. Diamond House H.O.H Feza, announces which of the Diamond House Housemates are to move out and which Housemates of the Ruby House are to move in.