Celebrity Big Brother: Winner revealed
The votes are in!
After three weeks, 17 episodes, and some serious memorable moments, ITV/STV's rebooted series of Celebrity Big Brother came to an end tonight (Friday 22nd March), during a live final with hosts AJ Ododu and Will Best.
Following the 'shock and cruel' backdoor eviction during Thursday (21st March) night's episode, which saw Heartstopper actor Bradley Riches leave via the Diary Room, Louis Walsh, David Potts, Fern Britton, Nikita Kuzmin, and Colston Smith all made it to the final day.
Who won Celebrity Big Brother?
Following a public vote, David Potts was crowned the 2024 winner of Celebrity Big Brother by hosts AJ and Will, much to his shock.
Check out the final placings below:
WINNER: David Potts
RUNNER-UP: Nikita Kuzmin
3RD PLACE: Colson Smith
4TH PLACE: Louis Walsh
5TH PLACE: Fern Britton
The episode saw the final five housemates saying their farewells to CBB. To help them celebrate, Big Brother set up a fancy dinner in the dining room, where the final five each reflected on their experiences.
Colson said: "The experience isn’t anything without the people and the housemates… this experience has kind of taught me to back myself, be kind to myself and be confident and be me…”
Fern added: "The most gracious, talented men I have ever known, and I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown me as the last woman standing… So, all that’s left to say is, may the best man win.”
Nikita said: “I didn’t expect to actually meet such fun people. I said to myself one thing is that I’m going to just be Nikita the way my mom would be proud of me and it’s very reassuring that people just liked me for me.”
Louis then added: “So here we are, the fab five… I came in here not knowing what to expect, but wow, it’s been a learning experience for me. You’ve been amazing to me, I appreciate it. We’re all winners as far as I’m concerned.”
David gushed: “I genuinely did not think I would be in a house with 12 people who I actually genuinely really, really liked… Thank you for letting me be me, I love you all. ”
As well as a second series of the civilian series already being confirmed for later in 2024, it's also understood ITV/STV bosses have commissioned Celebrity Big Brother for a second series, which will air in 2025.
This year's rebooted series saw some huge names enter the house, including Sharon Osbourne, who was a 'house guest' for the first eight days.
As well as Sharon and her old X Factor BFF Louis Walsh spilling the tea on celebs such as James Corden, Simon Cowell, Jedward, Cheryl Tweedy and Anna Wintour, Fern Britton also briefly discussed her 'beef' with former co-star Phillip Schofield.
The likes of Nikita, Bradley, Colson and David also formed a cute friendship in the house, whilst housemates Ekin-Su, Zeze and Marisha didn't always get along with one another.
David becomes the 23rd winner of Celebrity Big Brother, check out all of the past winners below:
Series 1: Jack Dee
Year: 2001
Comedian Jack Dee was the first ever winner after bosses decided to launch a celerity spin-off of the reality TV series. After eight days in the house, Jack was crowned the winner ahead of Claire Sweeney and Keith Chegwin.
Series 2: Mark Owen
Year: 2002
Take That singer Mark Owen won the second series in 2002, being crowned the winner by the voting public over finalists Les Dennis and Melinda Messenger.
Series 3: Bez
Year: 2005
Following a two-year break, Celebrity Big Brother returned to screens in 2005, with Happy Mondays' star Bez winning the third series.
Series 4: Chantelle Houghton
Year: 2006
CBB bosses decided to shake things up in 2006, putting non-celebrity Chantelle Houghton into the house alongside a whole host of celebs, tasking her with trying to persuade her fellow housemates that she was a real celeb.
After passing her mission and striking up a relationship with fellow housemate Sam Preston, Chantelle went on to win the fourth series!
Series 5: Shilpa Shetty
Year: 2007
In perhaps the most controversial series to date, 2007 saw the likes of Jade Goody, Danielle Lloyd and Jo O'Meara all enter the Celebrity Big Brother house. Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty won the series after 'bullying accusations' were made.
Series 6: Ulrika Jonsson
Year: 2009
Following another two-year break, TV host Ulrika Jonsson became the sixth winner of CBB, despite receiving the most nominations during her time in the house.
Series 7: Alex Reid
Year: 2010
In a relationship with Katie Price at the time, Alex Reid was loved by viewers, earning a huge 65.9% of the vote during the final in 2010. Alex was in the final alongside Dane Bowers and Vinnie Jones.
Series 8: Paddy Doherty
Year: 2011
During the first series to air on Channel 5, My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding star Paddy Doherty won over the public to be crowned the winner of series eight, ahead of the likes of Kerry Katona and Jedward.
Series 9: Denise Welch
Year: 2012
Bosses chose to air an additional series of CBB in 2012, with Denise Welch winning the Winter series ahead of X Factor star Frankie Cocozza.
Series 10: Julian Clary
Year: 2012
During the Summer series in 2012, actor and comedian Julian Clary was crowned the winner ahead of Coleen Nolan, despite not being massively popular with his fellow housemates.
Series 11: Rylan Clark
Year: 2013
Despite landing a place on the show thanks to his hilarious antics on The X Factor, Celebrity Big Brother turned out to be a life-changing experience for Rylan Clark. After his stint on the Winter series in 2013, Rylan landed a job presenting spin-off series Big Brother's Bit on the Side.
The rest is history, with Rylan now being one of the most popular TV and radio hosts around!
Series 12: Charlotte Crosby
Year: 2013
Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby certainly didn't hold back in the house, taking her wild partying antics into the house with her. Despite annoying some of her housemates, Charlotte was adored by the voting public, going on to win the show ahead of Five singer Abz Love.
Series 13: Jim Davidson
Year: 2014
Series 13 of Celebrity Big Brother saw an unlikely bromance form between comedian Jim Davidson and N-Dubz star Dappy. After the pair both made it to the final, it was Jim who was crowned the winner!
Series 14: Gary Busey
Year: 2014
American actor Gary Busey made CBB history during the Summer series in 2014, becoming the most nominated housemate ever! Despite this, Gary somehow went on to win the series following a public vote.
Series 15: Katie Price
Year: 2015
Despite entering the house as a late arrival and clashing with Katie Hopkins, Katie Price actually went on to win series 15, claiming victory ahead of arch-nemesis Katie Hopkins.
Series 16: James Hill
Year: 2015
CBB bosses decided on a UK vs USA theme for the 2015 Summer series, which saw celebs from the UK and USA going head-to-head. The Apprentice star James Hill went on to win series 16.
Series 17: Scotty T
Year: 2016
To date, series 17 of Celebrity Big Brother is perhaps the most memorable and most-loved by fans! Starring the likes of Gemma Collins, Stephanie Davis, Jeremy McConnell, and Megan McKenna, the series served up some hilarious moments and plenty of drama, with Geordie Store star Scotty T being crowned the winner.
Series 18: Stephen Bear
Year: 2016
Stephen Bear won the 18th series of Celebrity Big Brother.
Series 19: Coleen Nolan
Year: 2017
In January 2017 bosses chose to have a All Stars Vs New Stars series, featuring celebrities who had already taken part in the past. After finishing as runner-up in 2012, Coleen Nolan was crowned the winner during series 19!
Series 20: Sarah Harding
Year: 2017
Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding appeared on the series in 2017, going on to win the show after she endured a number of fiery rows with Jemma Lucy. Sarah also enjoyed a romance with The Bachelor star Chad Johnson in the house.
Sarah sadly passed away in September 2021, following a battle with cancer.
Series 21: Courtney Act
Year: 2018
Series 21 of CBB made history when it was confirmed all housemates during the launch show would be women, to mark 100 years of women's suffrage. Shane Lynch, Ann Widdecombe and drag queen Courtney Act made it to the final, with Courtney being crowed the winner.
Series 22: Ryan Thomas
Year: 2018
The last series of Celebrity Big Brother was won by former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas, after he was wrongly-accused by fellow housemate Roxanne Pallett of assaulting her in the house.
Following the final, Channel 5 announced both Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother had been axed.
Series 23: David Potts
Year: 2024
Reality star David Potts was crowned the winner of the first ever ITV/STV series in 2024. David was in the final alongside Nikita Kuzmin, Colson Smith, Louis Walsh and Fern Britton.
All episodes of Celebrity Big Brother are available to watch now on ITVX and STV Player.
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