The Big Brother Naija Season 10 house felt different on Day 18. What once looked like an easy, playful friendship between Ivatar and Mensan—full of laughter, teamwork, and flirty banter—suddenly bristled with tension.
Housemates and viewers alike noticed the shift, and whispers began: something had changed.
From the first week, the two had been nearly inseparable—sharing chores, swapping inside jokes, and leaning on each other in the high-pressure environment of the game. But Ivatar began to feel that her kindness and closeness were being taken for granted. She confided that Mensan “doesn’t know how to be a gentleman,” pointing out that she often cooked for him but felt unappreciated.
The situation escalated when Ivatar believed Mensan was speaking about her behind her back instead of being upfront. To her, some of his comments carried sexual undertones that crossed a line. What had been playful teasing now felt disrespectful, prompting her to draw a firm boundary.
In an emotional diary session, Ivatar tearfully explained that she was mentally and physically drained. She alleged that some male housemates—including Mensan—had touched her in ways she found inappropriate, like moving too close in bed, using her personal items without permission, and making unwelcome physical gestures. Her message was unequivocal: it needed to stop.
The fallout was immediate. The flirty energy between Ivatar and Mensan cooled to an icy distance. Ivatar confronted him directly, stating that she felt sexualized and reminding him they weren’t in a relationship. Behaviors once shrugged off as harmless—playful “spanking” or lingering touches—were no longer acceptable.
The rift spilled beyond private whispers. Kitchen arguments, tense exchanges, and sidelong glances made it clear to the rest of the house—and to millions of viewers—that their once-solid bond was fractured. In a game where alliances can be the difference between eviction and longevity, Ivatar’s stand has sparked new conversations among fans about respect, personal boundaries, and the thin line between playful flirting and crossing the line.
