A multilingual and bold personality

One of the most striking things about Willard was his ability to speak Xhosa, a skill that both surprised and impressed viewers. Raised in a culturally diverse environment, he embraced the language from a young age and saw it as a bridge to connecting with people.

“I love the way language brings people together,” Willard said. “When I speak Xhosa, I see people’s faces light up. It’s about respect, about understanding each other’s worlds.”

His openness about his sexuality and unapologetic personality made him one of the most talked-about housemates. Whether he was leading conversations, cracking jokes, or taking charge during tasks, he ensured he left a mark.

“I have no regrets. I know I may not have been the strongest Head of House (HoH), but where I excelled was in speaking up, presenting ideas, and being creative,” he told IOL.

Willard's shock eviction

Willard's time in the Big Brother Mzansi house had its highs and lows. In Week 6, he secured the powerful HoH title, which gave him temporary immunity and control over house decisions. However, his leadership was not without challenges, as tensions rose between him and some housemates who questioned his decision-making.

His reign as HoH was short-lived, and just two weeks later, he found himself on the eviction list. In a dramatic twist, Big Brother nominated the entire house, making the elimination unpredictable. On Sunday, Tyrone was evicted alongside Melino, Philile, and Mandy Hagan, bringing his journey to an unexpected end.

“The sadness of not reaching the top 10 hit me for a moment. I thought, ‘As loud as I am, as tall as I am, as gay as I am, South Africa still doesn’t see me?’” he reflected.

“But I made peace with it. Every Sunday, I was so nervous, but this time, I was cool. I know I am a great author of my own story. Copy me back, I will do it again.”