In today’s episode of TV Reload, I’m joined by the radiant and refreshingly honest Mia Wijewardene, the Big Brother housemate whose loud laugh, lilac power-suit and unapologetic authenticity made her one of this season’s most compelling players.

Fresh out of the house, Mia opens up about everything viewers didn’t get to see. From the pressure of representing her South Asian identity to navigating her sexuality on her own terms. We dive into her emotional journey inside the house.

Including feeling misunderstood by fellow contestants, the exhaustion of constantly having to explain herself and why she believes Australia got to know her more deeply than the people she lived with.

Mia also shares candid thoughts about her dynamic with Edward and sets the record straight about their flirtation.

Plus she speaks honestly about Holly, gaslighting accusations and what moments she now sees differently after leaving the game.

We unpack the controversial twist that left her eviction up to a single caller, how she really feels about being sent home this way and why she’s ultimately at peace with her Big Brother fate.

Before signing off, Mia reveals who she thinks is destined to win the season, and reflects on what she hopes Australia learned about he. Beyond labels, bios and first impressions.

It’s vulnerable, funny, thoughtful and incredibly reaL. Everything we’ve come to love about Mia.

Tune in now for one of the most heartfelt and eye-opening Big Brother exit chats of the season.

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