Big Brother star Lily Benson has shared an emotional statement following her exit last week.
The contestant was voted out of the house on Friday (November 8) in a double eviction with Khaled Khaled.
Lily has now posted on Instagram about her time on the show, sharing her gratitude to those who have supported her on her journey.
"I just want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the incredible experience on Big Brother. The support from everyone has meant the world to me, and I truly appreciate all the love and encouragement," she said.
"I'm so grateful to have been given the opportunity to be a housemate. During my time in the house, I made sure to stay true to myself no matter what. It was really important to me to express my thoughts and feelings honestly, even when things got tough."
Lily went on to say that being her authentic self helped her "build real connections with others" and "made the experience so much more meaningful".
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"Staying true to myself not only kept me grounded but also reminded me that it’s okay to be who I am, and that’s something I’ll carry with me forever," she concluded. "To be the most nominated and saved till week 5 is a winner in my eyes. THANK YOU."
Speaking after her exit last week, Lily admitted on Late & Live that she was "grateful" after surviving two previous evictions.
"To be saved twice, I'm so grateful. I thought I was going to go out in the first week, so to be in week five, I actually can't complain," she said. "Even if I was going to win, it wouldn't be ethical because I would have wasted all the money anyway."
