In a surprising revelation that challenges the narrative presented on screen, Big Brother winner Richard Storry has disclosed the complex reality of his relationship with fellow housemate Caroline Monk. The 60-year-old composer, who became the oldest champion in the show's history, claims their dynamic was far more nuanced than viewers witnessed.
The Two Sides of Caroline
Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail just four days after leaving the famous house, Storry explained that his interactions with the PR guru contained two distinct dimensions. "There were two sides to my interactions with Caroline," he revealed, highlighting how the editing process inevitably shaped public perception of their relationship.
The author described how their private conversations were actually pleasant and engaging, with both discovering common ground through their experiences dealing with celebrities. "When I spoke to her on my own, when it was just the two of us chatting, it was actually very nice," Storry recalled. "She and I both have experiences with dealing with celebrities in the past and so on, and it was very interesting, like I had a kind of kindred spirit in that area."
From Kindred Spirits to Claws Out
Storry observed a dramatic shift in Caroline's behaviour when they moved from private conversations to group settings. "For some reason that I don't know, once we were in a group setting and all of the housemates were all sitting around, that's when the claws would come out," he noted, describing how she would then make abrasive comments and brand him as 'boring' and the 'antichrist.'
Despite the televised verbal sparring that captivated audiences, the champion maintained remarkable composure. "The harsh side, which actually to be honest with you, didn't really trouble me at all," he stated. "It was honestly water off a duck's back, it didn't bother me. If I'd been 40 years younger, it might have done, but I'm too old and long in the tooth for things like that to worry me."
Victory and Future Plans
Richard Storry made television history when he was crowned Big Brother champion on Friday, beating runner-up Elsa Rae with an impressive 38% of the public vote. His victory came after entering the house as a late entrant on the second day and surviving several evictions despite early accusations of being a 'game-player.'
The emotional high point of his journey came when he received a letter from his son, a moment that moved both viewers and production crew to tears. Now, Storry plans to use part of his £100,000 prize money to facilitate a family reunion. "I'm very keen for my son to come and visit, so that will help cover that," he shared, expressing his desire to bring his three grandchildren to the UK for a visit.
His financial plans reflect his practical nature: "I'm not going to rush out and buy a Rolls Royce or something like that. I'm not very materialistic... what does register is doing things, the projects and so like, you know, buying a plane ticket with my son or investing in a forthcoming recording."
Looking ahead, Storry remains open to future encounters with Caroline, joking that he might need to "dodge her fists" but maintaining he holds no ill will. As Big Brother prepares for its next celebrity edition in March and a new civilian series in 2026, Storry's victory and his revelations about the reality behind reality television have given fans plenty to contemplate about what really happens when the cameras stop rolling.
