Richard Storry, aged 60, has been crowned the winner of Big Brother 2025, making history as the oldest housemate to win the show in its 25-year history. The live final, hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, saw Richard take home a £100,000 cash prize. Elsa finished as runner-up, followed by Jenny, Cameron, Emily, and Tate in third to sixth place.
Richard, a father who adopted a 33-year-old refugee earlier in the series, gained widespread support for his calm reactions to fellow contestant Caroline's behaviour. Viewers praised his win on social media, with one user writing: 'RICHARD IS THE OFFICIALLY THE OLDEST HOUSEMATE TO WIN BIG BROTHER, I AM SO HAPPY FOR HIM AND HE DESERVES IT SO MUCH.' Another commented: 'Over the moon for Richard. He encompasses what Big Brother IS about.'
The series was not without controversy. Contestant George Gilbert was removed from the house for 'repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour,' including comments about immigration, LGBT rights, and Jewish people. He had previously received a verbal warning for discriminatory behaviour. Additionally, Jenny unintentionally outed housemate Zelah as transgender, later apologising. Caroline received a formal warning from Ofcom after misgendering Zelah during a game, prompting 398 viewer complaints.
Despite the turmoil, the final celebrated Richard's victory. ITV also confirmed that Big Brother will return for another series in 2026, with applications now open for potential housemates to commit up to eight weeks next autumn.
