He defeated five other finalists in the arena games on Monday, and won the HoH title for the second time in three weeks.
Cross also picked two other contestants, Cee-C and Pere, as Best Friends Forever, BFFs.
The two housemates will share the luxurious HoH lounge with him and also have access to the gym and bedroom for the week.
Cross was the first to qualify for the final list after he purchased the ultimate immunity by gathering the legal tender money in the house, Moniepoint Coins, from other housemates.
The six confirmed finalists are Ilebaye, Cross, Ceec, Adekunle, Mercy Eke and Pere.
The finale, which will take place on Sunday, October 1, 2023, will see the winner of the ongoing season 8 edition of the show walk home with the N120million grand prize.