Big Brother’s winner was revealed in a nail-biting series finale
Elsa came second(Image: ITV)
The champion of Big Brother 2025 has at last been declared.
From an initial group of 17 contestants, including latecomers and unexpected additions, the field was narrowed down to a final six. Cameron, Elsa, Emily, Jenny, Richard and Tate were announced as this year’s Big Brother finalists earlier in the week.
This came after a final twist: a last-minute double back-door eviction that left viewers at home stunned. Marcus and Teja just missed out on the grand prize, being sent home following the final Wicked-themed task.
The latest series has been packed with drama, featuring emerging rivalries, divisions and plenty of debates. One contestant was evicted on the very first night, only to make a surprising comeback and secure a spot in the final.
Meanwhile, one contestant was removed by Big Brother due to repeated rule violations, reports OK!.
Presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best returned to our screens to host ITV’s live grand final on Friday (November 14), where they revealed the public vote results for each remaining contestant.
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The final rankings were: Tate in 6th place, Emily in 5th, Cameron in 4th and Jenny in 3rd. This left Richard and Elsa as the final two.
Before the final result was confirmed, viewers got a glimpse of how the contestants spent their last night and day in the house, including participating in Big Brother’s last supper.
Cameron confessed: “Seven weeks in this mad house. It’s been a hell of a ride in here. I can’t say in a nutshell how much I’ve appreciated coming into this house and spending it with you guys, and how great you’ve all been. So, thank you for that. Jenny I probably couldn’t have done it quite without you. It certainly wouldn’t have been as fun and enjoyable and you know I think the world you, never change never change.”
Richard addressed the group: “This experience has been without doubt the most bonkers, crazy, madcap, incredible, extraordinary thing I have ever done. It’s been great to meet all of you, it’s been a magnificent, magnificent ride and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. So, here’s to you, it’s been great!”.
The decisive moment then arrived. During the live final, Will enthusiastically revealed the winner, with AJ being first to greet the jubilant housemate, now £100,000 richer, as they stepped out to thunderous applause.
In a nail-biting conclusion, Elsa and Richard faced off, with Richard ultimately claiming victory.
Before leaving the house, Richard embraced imaginary housemates and addressed the house: “Big Brother team it has been an absolute pleasure and delight. Good night and thank you.”
When AJ asked about his reaction to winning the series, he responded: “Absolutely crazy.”
The Big Brother winner was crowned(Image: ITV)
Fans were quick to share their reactions to the outcome. One viewer expressed their delight on social media, writing: “Absolutely made up for Richard! He’s been the most decent, genuine and authentic person in the Big Brother house this year! Well deserved!”.
Another commented: “He was one of 4 late arrivals that entered without a crowd and now Richard will not only leave the house to a crowd, but he’ll be leaving it with £100k as the Big Brother GRAND CHAMPION 2025! ! ! Huge congratulations, sir.”
A third viewer remarked: “Huge congrats to Richard for winning this year’s Big Brother, he has been such a brilliant housemate and he deserves to win especially being the oldest at 60.”
Meanwhile, another fan wrote: “I’m fine with Richard winning for the sheer fact that Caroline will have to sit there and watch his winning interview.”
Big Brother is streaming on ITVX.
