Laycon’s revelation that he is of the SC genotype, has generated a lot of controversy on social media.
The Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate confirmed that he is a sickle cell carrier, IgbereTV reports.
According to Laycon: “My blood group is Sickle Cell, I don’t like to tell people my genotype because I feel they will think I’m sick.”
IgbereTV reports that many viewers feel he had disclosed it to Erica, who was disqualified after she shouted at Laycon, and she used it against him during the fight.
Others, however, think he might be using it to secure ‘sympathy votes’, although there is also the argument that he was already one of the big favourites to go home with the N85m prize money on Sunday.
Here are some of the reactions gathered from Twitter:
@drteepie: If you use other people’s problems you have been told in confidence as a fighting weapon during an argument, you are worst than the devil. What Erica said to Laycon re his SC status is the lowest I have seen of anyone.
If you use other people's problems you have been told in confidence as a fighting weapon during an argument, you are worst than the devil. What Erica said to Laycon re his SC status is the lowest I have seen of anyone.
— Temi🔝 わからない 👑✈️ (@drteepie) September 23, 2020
@itsUchman: Funny how you guys keep saying “now Laycon is definitely the winner”. Omo even if he wasn’t disqualified and they didn’t have a fight or we didn’t know his BG, baba had this show on lock from the 1st or 2nd week. Margins might have been different but he was a sure winner.
Funny how you guys keep saying "now Laycon is definitely the winner". Omo even if E wasn't disqualified and they didn't have a fight or we didn't know his BG, baba had this show on lock from the 1st 2nd week. Margins might have been different but he was a sure winner.
— ⚓Ragnar Lothbrok⚓ (@itsUchman) September 23, 2020
@DrOlufunmilayo: We watched Erica literally bodyshame Laycon, mock him for his medical condition and wish him dead on live TV;
Her brainless minions said she deserved our sympathy-
and not her victim.
You people are horrible.
A completely horrible set of people.
I hope Laycon forgives you all.
We watched Erica literally bodyshame Laycon, mock him for his medical condition and wish him dead on live TV;
Her brainless minions said she deserved our sympathy-
and not her victim.You people are horrible.
A completely horrible set of people.
I hope Laycon forgives you all.— #OurFavOnlineDoc 🛂 (@DrOlufunmilayo) September 23, 2020
@HARRYbrixx: Laycon just won BBNAIJA. This his SC story will sell out
Laycon just won BBNAIJA dis his SC story will sell out
— Baby🇳🇬🇺🇸🦍 (@HARRYbrixx) September 23, 2020
@tee_atu: I hear say Laycon d form sickle cell patient now to get sympathy vote over Dorothy… See scam
I hear say Laycon d form sickle cell patient now to get sympathy vote over Dorothy… See scam😂😂😂😂😂
— Krayzie Tee Atu (@tee_atu) September 23, 2020
@Uchaay_Chi: All of you saying Laycon was looking for pity votes, do you now all see that the guy is been genuine. IF he had wanted the pity votes he would have put in our faces since day 1 that he has SC.
All of you saying Laycon was looking for pity votes, do you now all see that the guy is been genuine. IF he had wanted the pity votes he would have put in our faces since day 1 that he has SC.
Laycon is SC Sickle #VOTELayconFiercely #VOTELayconNonStop— Anyanwu Benita (@Uchaay_Chi) September 23, 2020
@mosefavor1: Laycon is SC? Can’t believe this…… Can’t even hold my tears…. Laycon as I always say, you’re a star and child of Grace. You shall achieve all your goals not even any form of afflictions can stop you dear.
Laycon is SC? Can't believe this…… Can't even hold my tears…. Laycon as I always say, you're a star and child of Grace. You shall achieve all your goals not even any form of afflictions can stop you dear. #VOTELayconFiercely #BBNajia https://t.co/p312dLN1lO
— wavy_favy (@mosefavor1) September 23, 2020
