When Big Brother introduced “The Gambit” in the first week of Season 11, it gave viewers a rather unusual choice. One male and one female housemate would be guaranteed a place until the finale, but permanently barred from winning the ₦160 million grand prize. On paper, it was a strategic decision. Viewers could identify potential threats, protect housemates they felt were valuable to the show, or simply keep certain people around while taking away their shot at the money.