Big Brother 2025 Crowns Its Surprise Winner
In a dramatic conclusion to the seven-week series, Richard Storry was announced as the winner of Big Brother 2025 during the live final on Friday evening. The 60-year-old composer and author, one of the oldest contestants in the show's 25-year history, was visibly stunned by the public's decision, having secured the most votes.
The Live Final Unfolds
Presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best hosted the finale from outside the iconic spy house compound in West London, crossing live into the house to deliver the results. The evening saw a gradual elimination of the finalists: Tate finished in sixth place, Emily came fifth, farmer Cameron secured fourth place, and Jenny finished in a respectable third position before Richard was revealed as the champion.
Future of the Show and Fallout
In a major announcement for fans, ITV confirmed that Big Brother will return for another series in 2026. Applications have officially opened, with potential housemates required to commit up to eight weeks for the programme next autumn.
Richard's journey to victory was notable. A late addition to the household, he won over the public with his dignified reaction to evicted housemate Caroline's behaviour, which included her labelling him 'boring' and comparing him to Mr Bean in her exit interview.
The final was not without its controversies. Housemate George was disinvited from the live finale after ITV bosses removed him from the house following 'repeated warnings' about his 'offensive behaviour'. George has since accused the channel of leaving his 'life in tatters'.
Looking ahead, Celebrity Big Brother is expected to return in Spring when the house reopens for a new batch of famous faces, continuing the legacy of the iconic reality franchise.
