Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Kayikunmi, has taken a surprising step back from his romantic pursuit of fellow housemate, Isabella.

During a recent chat with Gigi Jasmine, Kayikunmi opened up about his frustrations, citing Isabella’s overwhelming presence in the house as a source of mental exhaustion.

“I wanted to settle for peace, but Isabella is everywhere. I don’t think I’m interested anymore. I’m mentally drained,” he confessed.

Earlier in the season, Isabella had clearly stated that Kayikunmi wasn’t her type and that she wasn’t open to a relationship with him. Tensions between the pair intensified after Kayikunmi accepted Thelma’s invite to the Head of House lounge — a move that reportedly left Isabella feeling embarrassed.

Despite this, Kayikunmi later approached Isabella and officially asked her to be his girlfriend, marking a dramatic turn in their dynamic.

Fans have taken to social media to share their reactions:

@H I M: “So what was he thinking when he asked her to be his girlfriend?”

@Ghost.sui: “If this one knew his worth was tied to Isabella in Nigerians' eyes, he for calm down.”

@Glamz: “He will still go back to her.”

@Faitheberi: “This guy must be feeling fly ooo, like what the actual fuck.”

@Ewoma: “This is just rubbish. She had already accepted her fate and was moving on. But you came back to ask her to be your girlfriend. The way you’re playing your game is not nice.”

@MideTheDiamond: “Serves her right. Even after the embarrassment this man put her through, she still took him back.”

@Energy Goddess: “Ebuka help Isabella on Sunday, just scatter everywhere.”