“Absolutely not” - Big Brother UK fans react to Emily’s return in the house

Emily Parr from Big Brother UK | Image via Instagram/ @emmyparr
Emily Parr from Big Brother UK | Image via Instagram/ @emmyparr

When a surprise comeback shocked both the audience and the house, the Big Brother UK reunion just went into overdrive. The doors reopening for a known visitor turned what was supposed to be a typical night of surprises into a dramatic moment that caught both housemates and viewers off guard. The stakes for the season felt suddenly reset after this.

After a fake eviction, Emily Hewertson and another former housemate (Farida) were discovered to be returning to the house through a hidden room. The remaining competitors were taken by surprise as the twist materialized live on-screen, enabling a smooth reentry. Emily's return was revealed as part of a shocking turn of events that sent shockwaves through alliances and game plans alike, replacing an eviction moment that seemed real.

Social media networks saw quick and strong reactions. The reactions, which were presented as a violation of justice and the show's competitive integrity, ranged from incredulity and fury to outright calls for boycotts. The severity of these responses only serves to highlight how divisive the situation has become.

An admirer of Big Brother UK posted,

"Emily back but not Gani after his bullshit eviction? Absolutely not #BigBrotherUK #BBUK"

Another fan shared on social media,

"We could have had Gani sent back in but instead got Emily #bbuk #BigBrotherUK"
"Nobody wanted Emily to return. Producers at ITV really are thick as pig cr*p these days. This season has really gone to the dogs #BBUK #BigBrotherUK #BigBrother," another tweet read.

While many shared disappointment, a few Big Brother UK fans shared their excitement about Emily's return.

A netizen posted on X,

"I'm probably the only person that is glad Emily's returning back to the house #BBUK #BigBrotherUK #BigBrother"
"I'm glad Emily is getting another chance, I hope she gets into the main house & it's not just the secret room, Farida was an odd second choice though #bbuk #BigBrotheruk #bblive #bbuklive," another fan shared.

Big Brother UK twist brings Emily back into the house

When Emily's unexpected comeback was announced live during the episode, Big Brother UK's surprise twist began to take shape. Emily and another returning housemate joined the "departing" contestant as they were escorted into a secret chamber in a staged eviction. This system fundamentally changed the dynamics of the game, allowing Emily to try again in radically different circumstances.

The moment was especially significant because it changed the competitive landscape in an instant. Housemates who had been accustomed to the weekly schedule were confronted by a player who had returned with new insight and a new mission. Players were immediately forced to reevaluate their alliances, strategy choices, and personal places within the house upon Emily's return.


Watch Emily's journey unfold on Big Brother UK on ITV2.

Edited by Gouri Maheshwari