Big Brother’s 25th anniversary season has exploded into chaos with the shock return of 2023 evictee Farida, reigniting old flames and splitting social media down the middle. After a failed shopping task left housemates on basic rations and another star booted out, Farida’s dramatic re-entry alongside secret-room exiles Emily and fake evictee Sam has turned the house upside down. But for fans who remember 2023, one question burns brighter than the rest: whatever happened between Farida and her arch-nemesis Kerry Riches?
Farida, the fearless makeup artist, stormed into the 2023 Big Brother house but became the first housemate evicted after just days. Her short stint was unforgettable: she infamously devoured Olivia Young’s salmon straight from the plate and clashed repeatedly with NHS worker Kerry Riches in a feud that dominated headlines.
It all kicked off during a now-legendary shopping task where Farida and Kerry were appointed “middle management,” overseeing housemates at the bottom of the hierarchy. Their leadership styles couldn’t have been more different—and the cracks appeared instantly.
- Clash #1: Duty Oversight – Farida accused Kerry of slacking after spotting her crying in the toilet during duties.
- Clash #2: Stirring the Pot – In the Diary Room, Farida branded Kerry “a bit of a stirrer” and “very conniving.” Kerry fired back, confessing she felt Farida “doesn’t get me.”
- Clash #3: Viral Videos & Generational Jabs – Farida teased Kerry about her “viral videos,” prompting Kerry to quip she felt “old.”
- Clash #4: Budget Battle – The pair locked horns over who should control the shopping budget.
- Eviction Night Showdown – Refusing to sit together, they faced the public vote side-by-side. As Farida was evicted, she delivered a stinging parting shot: “You’ll be next—because of your age.” Kerry was furious.
Post-eviction on Late and Live, Farida didn’t hold back: “I couldn’t understand her tantrums… we would’ve had a blow-up.”
Fast-forward to Farida’s 2025 return, and Kerry’s TikTok reaction was pure gold. One video gushed:
“She’s back baby! @FaridaKhalifa smash it girl and just be brilliantly iconic! This is just the best news… You are just iconic, I love that you’re back. You’re brilliant.”
She added candidly:
“Could I live with you again? No. Could you live with me again? No.”
Kerry later explained their reconciliation:
“The 45 mins you see on TV isn’t real life darling! It’s all panto and remember it’s TV!”
She even dubbed Farida “TV gold” and a “boss b****.”
But not all was rosy. In a separate clip, Kerry criticized Farida for “targeting” younger housemates and spilling outside-world secrets upon return, saying:
“There was no need to come back and be mean! She could have been her funny entertaining self, without being nasty.”
Yet after this week’s alcohol-heavy shopping task left teetotaler Farida uncomfortable, Kerry defended her:
“Zelah was right to check in on Farida, she doesn’t drink alcohol… comedy gold.”
The Farida-Kerry feud wasn’t personal—it was pantomime television at its finest. Behind the barbs, there’s mutual respect, zero bad blood, and a shared understanding that Big Brother thrives on drama. Farida remains the unfiltered thorn in everyone’s side, and Kerry? She’s cheering from the sidelines, popcorn in hand.
As Farida continues to stir the pot in 2025, one thing’s clear: some rivalries are too iconic to stay buried.