Reality TV star and entrepreneur Mercy Eke has revealed that although appearing on Big Brother Naija changed her life, she regrets taking part in the show because of the challenges that came with the fame.
Speaking during a recent episode of Toke Moments with Toke Makinwa, Mercy said returning to a normal life after the reality show was difficult. She disclosed that she eventually left Nigeria to start over abroad, where she had to work and adapt to a different lifestyle.
According to her, while the opportunities and benefits from the show have been rewarding, the constant public scrutiny has made the experience overwhelming.
“I regret going to Big Brother, even though I love the benefits that come from it.”
She also reflected on the downside of being in the spotlight, saying many people project their frustrations onto public figures because they wish they had the same life and visibility.
“A lot of people are living through you… I feel like that’s where the anger comes from because they wish to be you, they now channel the anger that they should have taken to God to you”
