- Essex housewife Rochelle Rackham, 57, was crowned the winner of Big Brother, securing the £100,000 cash prize after beating finalist Twinks Burnett in a hotly contested finale.
- Despite her victory, Rochelle was heavily booed by the studio audience and received a cold reception from ex-housemates, leaving presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best struggling to conduct her exit interview.
- Throughout the series, Rochelle was at the heart of numerous controversies, making offensive comments regarding disability and weight, alongside facing unbroadcast allegations of using racist language.
- Reflecting on her time in the compound, Rochelle admitted she had not been very nice to fellow contestants but defended her actions as being egged on, ultimately calling the experience the worst holiday of her life.
- This year's series has become the most-watched since ITV rebooted the reality show in 2021, with a special reunion episode set to air following the finale.
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