Former Big Brother Naija season four winner, Mercy Eke has said she regrets taking part in the reality television show, even though she has enjoyed the benefits that came with it.

She made this known during an interview on media personality Toke Makinwa’s show, Toke Moments.

Eke, who won the fourth edition of the show in 2019 and returned for an All Stars edition, said the attention that came with her time on the programme had made it difficult for her to find peace.

She explained that constant public scrutiny had taken a toll on her, adding that she often struggled to sleep because of how her life was compared to others who were not in the public eye.

The reality star told Makinwa that she returned for the All Stars edition in pursuit of prize money, but noted that the experience differed from what she expected. She said she felt like many of the contestants were more hungry for the money than she was. Mercy Eke said she would not go on the show again.

On life after Big Brother, Eke said she has focused on setting personal goals and drawing inspiration from other successful Nigerian women.

She said she works hard, challenges herself, and sets goals to become a better version of herself. The reality star recently completed a master’s degree in the United Kingdom, where she learned the importance of financial literacy in business.

Eke also addressed misconceptions about her personal life, including claims that her lifestyle is funded by a married man.

She said she has been in a relationship for four years with a partner who is single. Her comments have sparked reactions from fans and followers on social media. Many have appreciated her honesty about the challenges of fame after reality television.

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