Kellyrae came into Biggie's house filled with hopes for the future of himself and his wife. This fuelled what was to be one of the most unique journeys to success in the BBNaija house. Let's dive into how he manoeuvred the challenges in the house to achieve success.
Coming into the house as DoubleKay, Kellyrae and his wife Kassia became the first married couple to step into Biggie's house together, but this journey came with a twist—not a soul in Biggie's house were to know they are married. They claimed to be friends, and this seemed believable because there was another male-female duo in the house who were just friends, Shatoria.
DoubleKay was under intense scrutiny by the Mbadiwe Twins, who often pointed out how much Kellyrae took care of his 'friend' Kassia and how protective he was of her. This was in stark contrast to Shaun and Victoria of Shatoria, who unfortunately suffered some difficulty in their early weeks in the house.
The unpairing era
Halfway through the season, Biggie dissolved all existing pairs in the house. This began Kellyrae's journey as a solo player in the house. Even though the bond between himself and his former pair-mate and wife Kassia remained strong; fans knew some tough decisions had to be made. For weeks both members of the former DoubleKay pair stayed strong and evaded evictions until the penultimate week when Kassia was evicted.
On the day of Kassia's eviction, Kellyrae revealed to the house formally that he was indeed married to Kassia and that the week would be their eight-month wedding anniversary. This reveal was met with happiness and support from his fellow finalists who weren't too shocked, as Ebuka had revealed a few weeks earlier that Kassia and Kellyrae had been stealing kisses in the house, therefore revealing to their fellow housemates that there were romantic feelings between the two.
Challenges and tasks
From their time as DoubleKay to their solo journey. Kellyrae got the attention of fans during tasks and challenges, as there were always special contributions from him and his pair-mate that often caught the attention of housemates and viewers, placing them in the minds of the audience as strong contenders.
Before the pair split up, Kassia was known for her ability to create special effects and costumes that often made the house's wager presentations special, while Kellyrae was often behind the planning of challenges and tasks that pushed the limits of creativity and entertainment. This left a lasting impression on the audience with their unique contributions to the show.
The DoubleKay effect
The mystique of DoubleKay was the foundation of Kellyrae's road to success, as many wondered how a married couple would fare in Biggie's house. Audiences wondered if they would play the field with other housemates or stick solely to each other.
Their association with other housemates also sparked debates that led to more attention and scrutiny. Kassia had to find her way out of Toby Forge's advances, while Kellyrae had to deal with what seemed to be a little flirtation from Handi.
Kellyrae wins No Loose Guard season
In conclusion, Kellyrae was a well-rounded player in Biggie's house and played a game that set the stage for his eventual victory. From entering the house with his wife as the first married couple to make it into Big Brother Naija together, to becoming the first married man to win the show. Congratulations to him, and as the season ends, we are glad to say, the money is indeed married!
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