The Digest:
Before becoming a household name, dancer Liquorose faced a heartbreaking setback in her pursuit of fame when a positive COVID-19 test cost her a spot in the 2020 BBNaija season.
Key Points:
- Liquorose was backstage for the 2020 launch but wasn’t introduced as a housemate.
- She and fellow hopeful Jaypaul tested positive for COVID-19 before the show.
- The experience left her depressed and reluctant to audition again.
- A friend convinced her to try in 2021, leading to her eventual selection.
- She discovered her acceptance email by chance in her spam folder.
- Liquorose went on to become the first runner-up in the 2021 “Shine Ya Eye” season.
- She lost the ₦90 million grand prize to fellow housemate Whitemoney.
Sources: VJ Adams Podcast, Daily Post
