Lawredo on ‘Big Brother’ and staying authentic

THINGS officially got real in the Big Brother Mzansi house when the first eviction took place, reminding both housemates and viewers that the game had truly begun.

- NOMATHAMSANGA SITHATHU

When Lawredo walked into the Big Brother Mzansi house on January 11, he happened to be the first housemate through the doors of the “Basazozwa” house.

Just two weeks later, he also became one of the first contestants to exit the house, ending his run earlier than he had planned, but not without making his presence felt.

In an interview with Independent Media Lifestyle, the aspiring star revealed that Big Brother was never just about winning but about showing up as himself, even when that choice did not guarantee safety.

For the 32-year-old model and entrepreneur from Soweto, originally from Mahikeng, the experience was never about rushing into alliances or forcing connections.

His plan was simple, even if it did not fit the usual Big Brother playbook. He wanted to be himself, fully and intentionally.

“It was such a bummer. I feel like I had more to give, but my strategy was to be as authentic as possible” he shared about the eviction.