The final airs tonight on ITV2…
On their final night in the Big Brother house, the remaining six contestants swapped hoodies for sequins as they sat down for what the show billed as the “last supper” – a farewell ritual before one of them is crowned the 2025 winner.
The dinner offered a rare moment of stillness in a season defined by twists, early exits and a shock mid-series return. One by one, the finalists reflected on their time in the house, delivering the kind of loosely rehearsed but heartfelt speeches that have become a Big Brother staple.
Tate opened the round of tributes with a characteristically upbeat assessment. “Big Brother final, ay? Crazy stuff,” he said. “You’re all here because in your own individual way you are genuinely such great people… you should all be very proud.”
Emily – who began the series with a dramatic first-night eviction before being voted back in – spoke about resilience. “I prepared for the highest of highs and lowest of lows,” she said. “I never quite prepared for going home the first night… then coming back with the ever-so-anticipated ‘She’s back!’ I’ve had a lot of cries and laughs, but to feel so accepted, even if I ruffled a few feathers, has been a highlight.”
Cameron, now seven weeks into the experiment, used his moment to thank the group and singled out Jenny for particular support. “I probably couldn’t have done it quite without you,” he told her. “It certainly wouldn’t have been as fun.”
Elsa, meanwhile, said the experience had changed more than just her public profile. “To me I’ve already won,” she said. “I was struggling a bit before I came in here, not having a steady home, but I’ve found my home in someone now.”
Jenny echoed the sentiment. “I am so proud of myself and all of us,” she said. “I couldn’t think of a better six people to be sat around the table… and obviously meeting Cameron is one of my highlights.”
Richard rounded off the speeches with theatrical flourish. The series, he said, had been “the most bonkers, crazy, madcap, incredible, extraordinary thing” he had ever done. “It’s been a magnificent ride and I wouldn’t have had it any other way.”
Tonight’s live final will see one of Cameron, Elsa, Emily, Jenny, Richard or Tate walk away with the £100,000 prize, as presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best oversee the final vote freeze and the winner’s first interview beyond the famous sliding doors.
The Big Brother 2025 winner will be announced live tonight. Who wins? As ever, that decision rests with the viewers.
Big Brother: Live Final, tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
