Big Brother finalist Segun Shodipo has confirmed that he and Hanah Haji have yet to discuss his remarks about their “flirty” friendship, which came to light in an awkward moment during Friday’s final.
The 25-year-old videographer finished sixth when the series concluded last week, following days of speculation over his feelings for fellow housemate Hanah.
Although Segun had said he was seeing someone outside the show, his playful exchanges with Hanah prompted housemates and viewers to question whether their relationship had developed into something more.
Both insisted that a romance was impossible because of their different faiths. However, Hanah did not know that Segun had previously told Khaled Khaled that she was responsible for starting their flirtatious behaviour.
Hanah discovered what Segun had said during her exit interview, when she angrily declared that she “didn’t respect” his comments. Speaking to MailOnline, Segun said the pair are waiting for the social media reaction to settle before discussing the situation.
Big Brother finalist Segun Shodipo has said he and Hanah Haji have not yet discussed his comments about their “flirty” friendship, which emerged during Friday’s final
The pair sparked speculation with their close bond on the ITV show, despite Segun saying he was seeing someone outside the house
Segun also revealed that Hanah’s close friends apologised to him after the final. Earlier, they had suggested in a voice note that Hanah should “be mindful” when it came to him.
He said: “It’s quite sad that we haven’t spoken yet. I’m still trying to work out how best to approach the situation with her.
“I haven’t heard anything from her either. The last message I received was from her friends the day after the final.
“They came up to me, showed me a lot of love and said, ‘Listen, we understand it’s a bit of a circus. We understand, and we’re so sorry for what’s happening to you.’ It was really sweet.”
Segun stressed that he does intend to speak with Hanah, but believes the pair need to wait until the current “noise” surrounding them has died down.
He added: “I want to let things settle first and then speak to her. She was genuinely like family to me in the house from beginning to end, and I really valued our friendship. I don’t want it to disappear because of misunderstandings or things being misconstrued. So I definitely want to speak to her.”
Segun admitted that his friendship with Hanah came under intense scrutiny during the final, while he is still finding it strange to adjust to life outside the Big Brother house.
He said: “The final night was crazy. I definitely felt more scrutinised than usual. I was being called the villain and all sorts of things.
During Friday’s final, Hanah discovered that Segun had claimed she started their flirtatious behaviour and said she “didn’t respect” him discussing it without her knowledge
Segun told MailOnline that he and Hanah are waiting for the social media reaction to ease before discussing their friendship
Segun left the Big Brother house in sixth place after winning £10,000 through the show’s Final Week Vault twist
“It was difficult to deal with, and my family weren’t particularly happy. I think the people around me know that I’ve generally carried myself as a good and kind person.
“I also work in charity, and my mindset has never been about trying to upset people. But you can’t please everyone.
“Readjusting has been strange. I haven’t looked too closely at social media because I don’t want to be brought down by it.
“At the same time, I’ve received a lot of love, which has really lifted me. Because I was authentic, people are seeing the real side of me and recognising the positive things too. That’s what makes me happy.”
Segun also confirmed that he remains in contact with the woman he was speaking to before entering Big Brother. After winning £10,000 in the Vault during Final Week, he said he planned to spend some of the money on a trip to Paris.
He continued: “I definitely want to help my mum and treat her. I’d also like to take the girl I’m speaking to to Paris, because I’ve always told her that I would.
“I also want to donate some of the money to Cancer Research UK. I still want to raise awareness of the work they do because I believe in their mission. Moving forward, I want to use whatever platform I have to shine a light on it.”
