Big Brother Fans Criticize Sam's Backdoor Eviction
The 27-year-old contestant and his close friend Nancy were put up for a public vote after receiving the most nominations from their fellow housemates. However, the backdoor eviction twist received a negative reaction from viewers.
Viewer Reactions to the Eviction Twist
Many described the eviction as "dry and dull" and criticized ITV for not airing it live. They also took issue with the housemates being warned in advance, which removed all suspense and diminished the impact.
- “In an extended series of 7 weeks where backdoor evictions could've been completely avoided... Like always, they're not impactful or entertaining.”
- “Now just imagine they had to walk out the front door dressed like this. Or Nancy’s breakdown if Sam was evicted without anybody knowing first. ITV get it so close yet so far.”
- “Why are we telling them in an eviction!!!! Where is the suspense!!!!”
- “What's the point in not doing this eviction live and spoiling the surprise? It doesn't make sense.”
- “The producers had an amazing opportunity to show a live backdoor eviction during L&L and instead completely blew it like everything else this series. ‘Tune in tomorrow to find out.’ FFS.”
- “Never been a fan of back-door evictions, but isn’t the whole point that they’re meant to be a shock?! Telling them they’re about to be evicted totally kills the drama and makes it pointless!”
Additional Context
This backlash comes shortly after Big Brother host AJ Odudu was shocked by an audience member's "completely unacceptable" remark regarding the controversial housemate Caroline Monk.
AJ Odudu on the incident: "It was completely unacceptable and took the mood away from the show."
Summary: Fans expressed frustration over the predictable and poorly executed backdoor eviction on Big Brother, calling for more suspense and live broadcasts to maintain excitement and impact.
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Daily Mail — 2025-11-06