Eviction Fever Grips NMS Housemates

The pervasive feeling inside the Next Movie Star house now is that of uncertainty and stiffer competition. Days back, four of the contestants were evicted from the popular reality television show which has over the years become the substantive platform through which talents are introduced to Nollywood and other entertainment endeavours.

The four evictees are Alexandra Ehigozie, Goodnews Amar, Oguejiofor Kimberly and Ogunrinola Funmilayo. Coming after they had gone through the grueling but life-changing training and grooming session that lasted two weeks and an elaborate welcome party, the evictees broke down and cried inconsolably.

Petite Funmilayo, who had become relatively popular in her few days in the house and among television buffs by virtue of her witty and cuddly nature, was most inconsolable. Apart from being one of the prettiest and personable among the ladies, Funmilayo had reasoned that she stood a good chance of making it to the finals because of her qualities, but she was dropped.

“I was really looking forward to be among the last three and I thought I was putting in my all. However, I admit that there are equally very awesome talents in the house who have all it takes to rule the acting world. Well, my run in the NMS 2011 is over, but in acting, I am just beginning because I have been well schooled during the two weeks of training and grooming,” Funmilayo said.

For Goodnews, who was already emerging as one of the clowns in the house, “my eviction came as a rude shock to me. Truth be told, for every talent and quality I thought I possessed and figured would see me through to the finals, the other guys had it in abundance. The competition was just too stiff, but I am leaving the NMS a better, more rounded actor.”

Kimberly and Alexandra shared his sentiments.

Speaking on the eviction of the quartet, executive producer of the show, Sola Fajobi, disclosed that the evictees were rated low based on verdicts from judges and viewers as well as their lifestyle in the house.

“This year’s competition has been very tough. All the housemates have strong qualities, eviction is normal and the show has to continue,” Fajobi said.

In its seventh edition, the 2011 NMS is themed Galaxy of Stars and aired on major television stations across the country.