AJ Odudu

The latest Big Brother series is airing its final episode on ITV

Fans of Big Brother were quick to point out a ‘missing’ housemate.

Following eight weeks of drama, unexpected clashes and changing themes to challenge more than a dozen housemates, the latest series is coming to an end. Will Best and AJ Odudu host the live final yet again as they finally reveal what the fans’ decision.

Viewers couldn’t wait to find out who would take home the huge £100,000 prize on Thursday night (November 5). Those entering the final day following a shock double eviction included Twinks, Rochelle, Yasmin, Samuel, Lynx and Catrin

However during the extended episode, fans were left distracted as they could not help but notice one former housemate was nowhere to be seen.

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Early in the show, Will and AJ reminded fans that a special reunion episode will be aired by ITV on Friday. In it, the housemates will be gathered together in the house once again as they dissect the entire series and all its drama.

As they mentioned this the camera cut to a group shot of all the evicted housemates. Fans could immediately spot the likes of Harry, Chelsey, Millie and even Charlotte who quit after just two weeks in the house.

Even those who recently left including Frankie and Omar were spotted. However, viewers immediately called out one person who was notably absent from the line-up – Philip.

The 53-year-old Scouse influencer otherwise known as the Queen of Scottie Road seemingly skipped the final. As a result. he will not feature in the reunion.

It didn’t take long for fans watching along at home to make their exact feelings known. One took to social media and shared: “Philip skipping the reunion he’s FUMING.”

Another posted: “How did I know Philip wouldn’t be there. Sat in a corner sulking somewhere.” Someone else added: “Notice how Philip is missing.” One person replied: “In my opinion it’s a pity Philip seems to have been pushed out of the limelight, he was very entertaining first half of the show and provided the laughs. He is appearing in panto and I wish him all the best.”

While one viewer commented: “I didn’t see Philip there? I did not enjoy him in the house but I hope he is okay and taken care of.” A viewer even joked: “No Philip at the Big Brother final. Times must be hard and his friends few.”

Big Brother is streaming on ITVX.

Big Brother fans have finally chosen their winner after eight weeks

Fans have finally crowned the latest Big Brother winner.

The latest series has been jam-packed with drama, from the rise and fall of a house hierarchy to controversial comments and clashes. There was even a procession of celebrity houseguests including Gemma Collins, Jedward and Tiffany Pollard to mix things up.

One contestant decided to leave the house after just two weeks while the series began with YouTuber Tays recruited as Big Brother’s mole. Before the final result was unveiled, viewers got a glimpse of how the contestants spent their last night following a shock double eviction.

This included one last meal together as the remaining reflect on their experience in the Diary Room. Lynx said: “This experience will live on with me forever. Genuinely will live on with me forever.” Samuel shared: “Thank you so much, Big Brother. For choosing this random old nerd from Slough to go on and live his dream.”

While Catrin admitted: “This has been the highlight of my life. OK, being born was the first highlight. But the second highlight is being on Big Brother.”

Twinks told Big Brother: “I came, I saw, I got nominated… This has been magical. And you’re speaking to a witch. Remember that, Big Brother.”

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Rochelle opened up: “I really hope that people out there, if you’re my age, that you do try something different. Because I’m so f*****g proud of myself.”

And Yasmin added: “I don’t want to leave. It’s been such a crazy experience, and I can’t believe it’s like, come to an end. I’ve met like the most amazing people. I wouldn’t change any of them.”

Presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best were on hand for the live show. During the course of an extended episode, they disclosed the public vote results for each remaining contestant.

The final rankings were: Catrin in 6th, Lynx in 5th, Samuel in 4th and Yasmin in third. In a nail-biting climax, it came down to a showdown between Twinks and Rochelle, with the latter clinching victory.

Upon hearing the result they were visibly shocked and screamed. As Twinks got ready to leave Rochelle stated: “What?! What?! Oh my God. Oh my God.”

As Twinks was greeted by cheers, the crowd and even former housemates could be seen and heard chanting “Recount.” During her interview there were more chants of: “You should have won.”

Rochelle was then greeted with a mixed response as she walked out with some of her fellow contestants unable to hide how they felt. Will had to try and ask the crowd to calm down as they struggled to be heard by Rochelle.

When asked by Will and AJ how she felt about winning the series and scooping the £100,000 prize, she responded: “All the suffering was worth it.”

Fans were quick to voice their opinions on the results with many left unimpressed. One fan took to social media and posted: “And that just ruined such a good series.”

Another chimed in: “Well that was disappointing. I really thought twinks had it in the bag.” Someone else replied: “I have never been soooo disappointed in a result in all of my life. But the ‘public’’ have spoken I guess..” A third fan remarked: “Even the way AJ said Rochelle… NO ONE WANTED THIS.”

However, one fan offered: “Look Rochelle isn’t liked BUT she has carried this show. The arguments, the fall outs – there is a difference between winning and being liked!”

Someone else agreed: “YEEEEES. I am over the moon that Rochelle has won Big Brother. I don’t agree with what she says a lot of the time but that doesn’t matter. She was so entertainment.”

Big Brother is streaming on ITVX.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! is soon back on our screens and many fans of the ITV show all had the same remark after claims that the ‘full 2026 line-up has been revealed’

Fans of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! will be delighted to learn the show returns to ITV on Monday, 16 November 2026, with Ant & Dec reprising their roles as presenters. The I’m A Celebrity line-up is typically kept tightly under wraps until launch, but according to The Sun, this year’s cast has now been disclosed.

The publication claims the 12 celebrities taking part this year are Big Brother presenter AJ Odudu, former footballer and pundit Wayne Rooney, model Leomie Anderson, actress Claire Sweeney, comedian Leigh Francis, Love Island star Chloe Burrows, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, Gavin and Stacey’s Joanna Page, TV presenter Ade Adepitan, YouTuber Sharky, journalist Mariella Frostrop and comedian Jack Skipper.

Despite The Sun’s claims, show bosses say the line-up is “just speculation” and that the official announcement about this year’s I’m A Celebrity campmates will come closer to the show’s launch.

As the line-up claims circulated on X, numerous fans of the show has the same remark – suggesting that producers had ‘blown the budget’ on Rooney, 41, as they were unfamiliar with many of the other celebrities.

One wrote: “Just say it, they blew the budget on Rooney.”

While another added: “So in other words they’ve spent the full budget on Wayne Rooney and had to skimp out on the rest.”

A third chimed in: “Couldn’t name a single person other than Rooney.”

While another added: “Wayne Rooney and a bunch of Z-listers.”

Despite such remarks, AJ Odudu, Claire Sweeney, Leigh Francis, Ricky Wilson and Joanna Page are all familiar faces who have worked in the entertainment sector for years and have featured on some of Britain’s leading TV programmes.

Many fans said that they were backing Rooney to claim victory following his wife Coleen’s near-miss in 2024, when the 40-year-old finished as runner-up to McFly’s Danny Jones.

This year, Ade Adepitan will make history as the first campmate to use a wheelchair. Producers have adapted the jungle layout and camp walkways to ensure accessibility while maintaining the core rustic environment.

After gaming YouTuber Angry Ginge’s triumph in 2025, producers have recruited Beta Squad creator Sharky and stand-up comedian Jack Skipper to maintain appeal with digitally-native viewers.

The initial 12-strong lineup leaves space for the show’s traditional mid-series surprise arrivals. Speculation has already linked names including retired cricketer Ben Stokes and Mis-Teeq singer Su-Elise Nash.

Who has won I’m A Celebrity in the past?

• Series 1 (2002) – Tony Blackburn
• Series 2 (2003) – Phil Tufnell
• Series 3 (2004 – early) – Kerry Katona
• Series 4 (2004 – late) – Joe Pasquale
• Series 5 (2005) – Carol Thatcher
• Series 6 (2006) – Matt Willis
• Series 7 (2007) – Christopher Biggins
• Series 8 (2008) – Joe Swash
• Series 9 (2009) – Gino D’Acampo
• Series 10 (2010) – Stacey Solomon
• Series 11 (2011) – Dougie Poynter
• Series 12 (2012) – Charlie Brooks
• Series 13 (2013) – Kian Egan
• Series 14 (2014) – Carl ‘Foggy’ Fogarty
• Series 15 (2015) – Vicky Pattison
• Series 16 (2016) – Scarlett Moffatt
• Series 17 (2017) – Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo
• Series 18 (2018) – Harry Redknapp
• Series 19 (2019) – Jacqueline Jossa
• Series 20 (2020) – Giovanna Fletcher
• Series 21 (2021) – Danny Miller
• Series 22 (2022) – Jill Scott MBE
• Series 23 (2023) – Sam Thompson
• Series 24 (2024) – Danny Jones
• Series 25 (2025) – Angry Ginge (Morgan Burtwistle)

I’m A Celebrity will begin on Monday 16th November at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

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