In a heart-pounding live finale that had viewers on the edge of their seats, Big Brother 2025 wrapped up its thrilling seven-week run on Friday evening. Hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best stood outside the iconic spy house in West London, delivering the electrifying news that would crown a new champion—and spark waves of excitement for the future.
The spotlight shone brightest on Richard Storry, the 60-year-old composer and author from London, who emerged victorious after capturing the hearts of the public and securing the most votes. Visibly stunned and overwhelmed, Richard—who confessed he nearly skipped applying for the show altogether—claimed the coveted £100,000 prize. In a touching post-win interview with AJ and Will, he was hailed as the oldest winner in Big Brother’s storied 25-year history, proving that age is no barrier to reality TV glory.
As the cheers echoed through the studio, Elsa stepped out in second place to thunderous applause from the live audience, her journey ending on a high note of admiration. The night unfolded with a cascade of evictions: Tate bowed out in sixth, Emily in fifth, farmer Cameron in fourth, and Northern Irish star Jenny securing a strong third-place finish.
Social media erupted in a frenzy of support for Richard, with fans passionately defending his win. “How can anybody say Richard was boring after watching those highlights?! THE DESERVED WINNER,” one viewer tweeted. Another gushed, “I’m so happy that Richard won! Not because he needed to, but because he is now the oldest ever Big Brother winner!” Others chimed in: “This series was a real mixed bag for me, but it ended with the perfect winner imo. Congratulations Richard,” and “Richard is such a worthy and deserving winner.” The outpouring reflected Richard’s quiet charm and resilience, especially in the face of drama from evicted housemate Caroline, who had labeled him “boring” and even compared him to Mr. Bean.
Richard, a late entrant to the house, won over audiences with his graceful handling of the shade thrown his way. Bookies had pegged him as the frontrunner for weeks, slashing his odds to a commanding 1/5. But the drama didn’t end there—controversial contestant George was notably absent from the finale after being ejected earlier for “offensive behavior” following repeated warnings from ITV bosses. George later broke his silence, claiming the channel had “left his life in tatters.”
Yet, amid the celebrations and reflections, the moment fans had been craving arrived right after Richard’s crowning. In a bombshell announcement that sent shockwaves through the Big Brother fandom, ITV confirmed the show’s triumphant return for another series in 2026! Applications are now wide open, inviting bold new housemates to commit up to eight weeks next autumn for what promises to be another rollercoaster of alliances, betrayals, and unforgettable moments.
And that’s not all—Celebrity Big Brother is set to make its glamorous comeback in the spring, reopening the house doors for a fresh lineup of famous faces ready to stir up even more chaos.
Big Brother 2025 may have ended with Richard’s historic win, but the saga is far from over. Who will step into the spotlight next? The countdown to 2026 begins now!