Uriel Oputa, the Big Brother Naija reality show star  said she would not backdown from romance with her younger colleague, Groovy, despite their age difference.

Recall that Uriel and Groovy recently sparked relationship rumours after they were caught getting cosy in a viral video.

Many berated Uriel, 34, for dating a younger man, Groovy, 29.

Responding to her critics via her Instagram story, she said she would not reject love because of her age.

In a series of posts, she wrote; “I’m Nigerian British. I will never reject love because of my age.

“I deserve happiness. I won’t reject a caring man because I’m 5 years older.

“Pls use Stan Eze and Blessing as a perfect example.

“You won’t steal my happiness. Never!

“You guys really think I owe you explanations.

“Ok.. Boy meets single girl, single girl meets caring guy who loves her cooking.

“Single girl feels protected. Single guy loves single girl’s heart and funny personality.

“Single guy and girl didn’t think it was a crime to fall for another single person.

“The End.”

Groovy reacted to her post by tagging her on his Instagram story with love emoji.