Dede and Joanna were the first to be ordered out of the house after answering the red phone, while Rooboy was shown the exit shortly afterward in what appeared to be a permanent eviction.

Big Brother sealed the moment with his trademark countdown, further convincing the housemates that the three were truly out of the game.

However, following the Travel-beta sponsored task on Wednesday evening, the housemates walked back into the house, sending their fellow housemates into screams and cheers.

The red phone twist has long been one of Big Brother Naija’s most unpredictable features, often used to test the housemates’ resilience and keep the audience on edge.