The Big Brother final is now less than a week away, with eight housemates remaining in the competition for the coveted £100,000 prize. However, after a side-splitting Diary Room segment aired on Sunday, viewers are convinced they have already found their champion.
From Torment to Triumph: Richard's Victory Lap
The show's composer, Richard, endured a gruelling six weeks of psychological warfare at the hands of PR expert Caroline, who frequently labelled him 'boring' and even the 'antichrist'. The conflict reached its peak when Caroline schemed to have Richard face a public vote against popular contestants Zelah and Farida. Her plan spectacularly backfired, leading to the eviction of the latter two and, ultimately, her own.
During Friday's dramatic double eviction, the audience's patience with Caroline finally snapped. She and fellow housemate Nancy were voted out, with Caroline being met by a notably hostile crowd. This set the stage for Richard's moment of unbridled joy.
The Diary Room Outburst That Won the Public
In scenes broadcast on Sunday, a visibly relaxed Richard was questioned in the Diary Room about whether he missed his former tormentor. With impeccable comedic timing, he delivered a sarcastic monologue that sent viewers into hysterics.
"Deeply," Richard began, feigning sorrow. "I could hear violins playing as I sobbed myself to sleep, and the pillow was steeped with my tears." He continued his performance, wondering aloud how he would cope without Caroline's "barbed comments," before peeking at her empty bed and exclaiming a triumphant, "Yes!"
The moment, which left Richard laughing at his own remarks, was instantly hailed on social media as a series highlight. Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to declare him the clear winner.
Viewer reactions on X included:
- "I knew Richard was a winner from the moment I saw his VT... this man has me howling every time he's in the Diary Room."
- "When Richard was in the Diary Room and celebrated seeing Caroline's bed empty..."
- "Nope King Richard all the way."
- "Richard laughing is sending me."
The Final Week Drama Unfolds
While Richard is now a firm favourite to win the entire competition, the path to the final is not yet clear for all eight remaining contestants. On the spin-off show 'Late and Live', hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best confirmed that another backdoor eviction is planned for the final week.
In a further twist, it was revealed that all housemates will compete for a pass to the final, with these crucial scenes set to air in Tuesday's episode. This ensures a tense and unpredictable build-up to Friday's grand finale.
Big Brother continues every night at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
