Big Brother Australia 2021 has no shortage of emotional moments. During last night’s episode, viewers dried their tears as fan-favourite Marley won $10,000 in a gruelling challenge.
The basketballer hasn’t had an easy ride. Losing his mother to cancer four years ago, the 26-year-old has explained he is competing in the reality show to win the money for his father.
It is for this reason that winning last night’s challenge was so emotionally charged for Marley, who has penned a candid tribute to his parents in the wake of it all.
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Heading to Instagram last night after footage of him winning the $10,000 aired, Marley took the time to pay homage to his mum and dad, to whom he credits his being in the Big Brother house.
Sharing sweet photos of his parents, the basketballer wrote, “You two are the only reason I’m in here. The only reason I keep fighting day in & day out. I’m not even talking about in this game, in life.. All I’ve ever wanted to do is give you both the world, thats it. And I won’t stop until I do, I can promise you that”.
He went on to share a screenshot of the moment he realised he had won the challenge and the accompanying money, writing, “The only thing on my mind during this challenge was you dad. I know this isn’t quite the world, but hey it’s a start right? I can’t even explain how thankful I am to be here & be blessed with opportunities like this. I love you mum, I love you dad thank you”.
Marley’s comment section was soon overrun with messages of support from fans as well as fellow housemates.
Evictee Katie Williams wrote, “You are a saint Marley boy ❤️ rooting for you always”.
Meanwhile, although their final moments together in the house were a bit icy, Mary Kalifatidis also showed her support for Marley’s triumph, writing, “So beautiful Marlo. They have done such an amazing job raising such a beautiful soul”.
After losing his mum to cancer four years ago, the 26-year-old has previously explained his motivation for winning Big Brother is so he can care for his father.
“We used to watch Big Brother when I was younger, I can hear her voice in my head telling me to go for it, win this whole thing,” Marley said on the show.
And with his beloved girlfriend cheering him on every step of the way, there’s a very good chance he can make it to the very end.
In addition to sharing this sweet tribute to his parents, Marley also penned a second post to last night’s evictee and fellow fan-favourite Tilly, who left the house in the most unlucky of circumstances.
Sharing a photo of the pair of them all smiles, Marley lamented Tilly’s departure from the house, deeming her to be one of the “kindest” people he knows.
“ARGGGGH 💔 (what a turn of events) i’m hurt man.. really really hurt. & I know the rest of Australia is too. Forget the game for a second and let me just be real. This girl has one of the kindest hearts I’ve ever come across. Her loyal and selfless qualities go way beyond what you’ve just seen in this game,” Marley wrote.
“You’re just real til.. and it’s very rare you come across people like YOU in this world! It goes without question that a massive part of how I’m even still standing is because of you.. & I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Truly. We said from the start of this game that “we had each other” and for some reason with you I knew I never had to question that.
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He continued: “You’re one of the GREATEST PLAYERS @bigbrotherau has ever seen – socially, physically, bloody idiotically!!! I’m sorry it turned out this way til.. you’re an absolute weapon through & through regardless of this outcome ✨💫💛. I’ve got your back for life now, and you know I mean it. Anyways, I’ve cried enough tonight man so let’s get back to the vibes boys YOLO make sure you throw that damn diamond off a cliff and say hi to tink for me! Can’t wait to party kid love ya to bits xo.”
Ever grateful for Marley’s sweet words, Tilly was quick to reply in the comments section, writing, “Love you marley boy 😭 thank you so much big chungus ❤️ STUPID F*ING DIAMOND 😢 This is so kind and you have to win this now!!!! The ball is in your court 🏀 and you have a beautiful angel watching down on you. God knows you deserve this!!!! Never did any crap for air time, never told a lie, you are the most loyal person ever and you have a friend in me for life 💖”.
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