BBNaija 2026 Week 1 Nomination Result & Housemates up for Eviction
BBNaija 2026 Week 1 Nomination Results: Full Voting Breakdown, Housemates Safe, and The Gambit Twist Explained
The first nomination show of Big Brother Naija Season 11 delivered plenty of surprises as all 24 housemates entered the Diary Room to make their first nominations of the season.
Following his victory in the inaugural Head of House Challenge, Chimsom Chuka secured immunity from nominations, making him the only housemate safe before the nomination process began.
Each of the remaining housemates nominated two fellow contestants they wanted to face possible eviction. However, just when everyone expected the final eviction list to be announced, Biggie introduced a major twist that completely changed the game.
Here is everything you need to know about the BBNaija 2026 Week 1 nomination results, the voting breakdown, and The Gambit twist.
BBNaija 2026 Week 1 Nominations
The table below shows how every Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate voted during the first nomination session.
| S/N | Housemate | Nominations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abi | Goddessa and Temi Nkem |
| 2 | Aikou | Nomy and Goddessa |
| 3 | Araga | Cassi and Ricky |
| 4 | Barry | Oyin and Bells |
| 5 | Bells | Nomy and Goddessa |
| 6 | Bluethopia | Ricky and Keivo |
| 7 | Cassi | Temi Nkem and Abi |
| 8 | Chimsom Chuka | Abi and Gerard |
| 9 | Flora | Cassi and Sultex |
| 10 | Gerard | Bells and Mercedes |
| 11 | Goddessa | Bells and Ricky |
| 12 | Kamsy | Aikou and Nomy |
| 13 | Keivo | Bells and Martins |
| 14 | Martins | Keivo and Sultex |
| 15 | Mercedes | Sheba and Aikou |
| 16 | Neche | Ricky and Oyin |
| 17 | Nomy | Tram and Sheba |
| 18 | Oyin | Tram and Yusuf |
| 19 | Ricky | Cassi and Sultex |
| 20 | Sheba | Ricky and Oyin |
| 21 | Sultex | Ricky and Gerard |
| 22 | Temi Nkem | Sultex and Ricky |
| 23 | Tram | Flora and Mercedes |
| 24 | Yusuf | Nomy and Bells |
BBNaija 2026 Week 1 Nomination Results
After all the votes were counted, Ricky emerged as the most nominated housemate, receiving seven nominations.
Bells, Nomy, and Sultex also attracted several nominations, while Araga, Barry, Bluethopia, Kamsy, Neche, and Chimsom Chuka escaped without receiving a single nomination.
Full Nomination Results
Which Housemates Are Up for Eviction This Week?
Surprisingly, no housemate is up for eviction in Week One.
Although the housemates completed the full nomination process, Biggie revealed that the nominations were fake, meaning every contestant remains safe from eviction this week.
The announcement stunned both the housemates and viewers, proving once again that Big Brother Naija Season 11 is full of unexpected twists.
The Gambit Twist Explained
Instead of placing nominated housemates on the eviction list, Big Brother unveiled a brand new twist called The Gambit.
Under this twist, viewers will vote for one male housemate and one female housemate to become the season’s Gambits.
The two successful housemates will enjoy several unique advantages throughout the competition.
Benefits of Becoming The Gambit
- Guaranteed place in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 Grand Finale.
- Protection from eviction throughout the season.
- Eligibility to participate in all house activities.
- Ability to compete in Head of House challenges, weekly tasks, and nominations.
- Special responsibilities assigned by Big Brother.
Although both Gambits will reach the grand finale automatically, they will not compete for the ₦160 million grand prize.
This twist introduces an entirely new layer of strategy that has never been seen before in Big Brother Naija.
BBNaija 2026 Week 1 Vote Poll
Voting for The Gambit is now open.
Fans can vote for one male and one female housemate they believe deserve to become the first Gambits of Big Brother Naija Season 11.
The outcome of the public vote will shape the rest of the season and could become one of the biggest turning points in Big Brother Naija 2026.