If there’s one Big Brother housemate sparking the most debate this year, it’s the divisive Caroline Monk.
The former PR entered the Big Brother 2025 house on day one and quickly divided opinion both inside and outside the house – this divide has only gotten more stark. Much of the controversy stems from her attitude towards some of the younger contestants (and their views), her ongoing feud with Richard Storry, and her real-life friendships with even more divisive figures like Reform leader Nigel Farage.
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Caroline’s former housemate Feyisola Akintoye (who despite being politically polar opposite to Caroline, claims she had a friendship with her inside the house) opened up about the controversial star in an exclusive chat with heatworld a few days after her eviction, surprisingly praising her for staying laser-focused on the game.
Feyisola revealed that while many housemates have gotten all too carried away with friendships and fun, most have forgotten the reality of the £100,000 prize – but not Caroline. According to Feyisola, Caroline is a true game player, but isn’t that what Big Brother is all about?
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‘Look, I think a lot of us forgot that it was a game. We’ve met all these amazing people and we’re having a great time. And it probably looks to anyone watching like, “Are they forgetting this is a game show?” But I think when you’re in there, you kind of do,’ Feyisola told heatworld.
She added, ‘One of us is going to win the 100K. Obviously, not me, spoiler. But you do kind of forget about that.’
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What truly sets Caroline apart, according to Feyisola, is her relentless drive (which could explain why she is beelining for the popular Richard), ‘I think the difference is Caroline hasn’t [forgotten].
‘She’s kept her foot on the gas and said, look, this is a game. She’s in it to win it. And there’s nothing wrong with that. At the end of the day, that’s what you should enter a game to do.’
Feyisola’s candid insight shines a light on why Caroline’s strategic mindset could help her outpace the more sentimental players in the game. She’s already played a pivotal role in the eviction of frontrunner Zelah Glasson, proving that she’s more than just a controversial figure – she’s a legitimate contender as Big Brother heads towards its finale later this month.
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As tensions rise and alliances shift, Caroline’s game-focused approach could well give her the winning edge fans have been questioning all season. But whether she deserves the win is an entirely different question…
During our exclusive interview with Feyisola, the Big Brother icon also lifted the lid on what was really going on with Sam Ashby and Zelah and revealed her secret Big Brother ‘crush’ – and no, it wasn’t Zelah.