Martins Iyeh has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 reality show, becoming the first housemate to leave the competition after two weeks.
The 30-year-old visual storyteller and model from Kogi State was evicted during Sunday night’s live show, after viewers’ votes determined the fate of housemates nominated for possible eviction.
Martins was among the 24 contestants introduced when the 11th season of the reality show premiered on July 26, 2026.
The season, themed “Everything Is For The Taking” and also known as “Show Ya Sef”, has a record N160 million prize package at stake, including N100 million in cash and an SUV.
A creative director, visual storyteller and model, Martins entered the house with hopes of using the platform to showcase his personality and creativity to a wider audience.
He also identified basketball among his interests and jokingly described mind-reading as one of his hidden talents.
At the beginning of his BBNaija journey, Martins told viewers that he was primarily interested in having fun and making the most of his experience in the house.
“I came here to have fun,” he said during his introduction.
During his brief stay, Martins became part of a group of housemates who bonded in the early days of the competition.
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He participated in conversations, social activities and other interactions that helped shape the dynamics of the house.
His birthday was also celebrated in the house shortly after the launch, with fellow housemates organising a special gathering for him.
Mercedes entertained him with a performance during the celebration, while other housemates offered prayers and goodwill messages.
Martins’ eviction comes as the competition enters its third week, following a second week that produced a large pool of nominees.
Sixteen housemates initially faced possible eviction after Head of House Sheba saved Chimsom Chuka, while Aikou and Flora remained protected as the season’s Gambits.
The Gambit twist allows selected housemates to secure protection from eviction while facing conditions that could affect their eligibility for the grand prize.
The season has already featured several twists, tasks, nominations and alliances as the remaining contestants compete for the N160 million prize package.
With Martins’ departure, the number of housemates still competing for the Season 11 crown has been reduced, intensifying the race for the grand prize as the reality show progresses.