The newest drama to rock Big Brother Naija (BBnaija) Season 9 involves housemate Shaun, who has landed himself in hot water after a conversation with his partner, Victoria.

He had told Victoria that she had been looking like a “lost puppy” throughout their time in the house. Although the comment came at a time when he was trying to discuss the new behaviour she had been putting on lately, this remark angered fans.

The conversation was held yesterday between Shaun and Victoria, who just recently spoke about how she should come out of her shell, held another conversation focused on her social life.

Shaun, on many occasions, has asked others to include Victoria in the conversation, thinking that if Victoria continues being so reserved, it could throw them off their game while in the competition.

Since Ebuka’s questioning on Sunday, Victoria has become very energetic, bubbly, and friendly with the other housemates. Shaun, having noticed this, expressed his happiness and said that he was relieved to see her more active, though his comment that she had previously looked like a “lost puppy” has not been taken very positively by viewers.

Fans were still quick to chastise Shaun for his choice of words, with many accusing him of disrespecting Victoria. To the fans, “looking like a lost puppy” was an unnecessary dig and added to the perception that Shaun, quite frequently, undermines his partner.

One upset fan took to their handle on the X app formerly Twitter and said, “Shaun’s choice of words was way out of place. As a partner, he should address issues with Victoria with regard and respect, but he doesn’t.”

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The scenario threw up a wider debate with fans pertaining to respect and partnership in the house, since so many of them seemed to question Shaun’s approach and the dynamics of their pairing.