{"id":825742,"date":"2026-11-06T06:22:12","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T06:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/825742\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T06:22:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T06:22:12","slug":"big-brother-2026-has-officially-crowned-a-winner-after-explosive-series-of-itv2-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/825742\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Brother 2026 has officially crowned a winner after explosive series of ITV2 show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\">It has been the most explosive series to date but Big Brother 2026 has finally come to an end with Rochelle crowned winner of the ITV2 reality show.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\">Following after Rochelle was Twinks, in second place, with Yasmin, Sam, Lynx and Catrin taking third, fourth, fifth and sixth place respectively.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\">Along with her win, Rochelle will also be taking with her the \u00a3100,000 cash prize. <\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"big brother, rochelle\" title=\"Big Brother, Rochelle\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/83de7890-6426-4895-8014-aaa08487c1aa.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/><\/p>\n<p>ITV<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"18\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Best streaming services\" data-node-id=\"18.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best streaming services<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"22\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\">The episode prior saw Omar and Frankie sent home packing after a backdoor eviction occurred during a task, leaving six housemates ahead of the final tonight. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"26\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\">Before each housemate was evicted, hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best revealed that the voting process would be opened and closed before each housemate was announced, allowing viewers to cast five more to the previous votes. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"31\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\">In her statement following her win, Rochelle said: &#8220;Thank you so much to every single person that voted for me. I can&#8217;t tell you what this means. It&#8217;s absolutely incredible. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"35\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t know who you are, but thank you so, so much. And I hope that I entertained you because I worked bloody hard in that house. And also, it looks like I&#8217;ve got the last word because I&#8217;m winner, winner, chicken dinner.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"39\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\">However, despite Rochelle&#8217;s exhilaration from her win, the controversial housemate was reportedly graced with boos and taunts as she exited the house (via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ladbible.com\/entertainment\/tv\/itv-big-brother-rochelle-wins-tv-final-163283-20261105\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.ladbible.com\/entertainment\/tv\/itv-big-brother-rochelle-wins-tv-final-163283-20261105\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"LADbible\" data-node-id=\"39.1.0\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LADbible<\/a>), which led one viewer to exclaim: &#8220;This is so awkward to watch omg.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"rochelle wins bb uk\" title=\"Rochelle wins BB UK\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1238\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/c771f49f-f061-4947-850e-c405778afed5.png\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/><\/p>\n<p>ITV<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"44\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/reality-tv\/a74320646\/big-brother-rochelle-claim-remark-cut\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/reality-tv\/a74320646\/big-brother-rochelle-claim-remark-cut\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"What&#039;s going on with Big Brother&#039;s Rochelle? Reports claim &#039;offensive remark was cut from show&#039;\" data-node-id=\"44.0.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">What&#8217;s going on with Big Brother&#8217;s Rochelle? Reports claim &#8216;offensive remark was cut from show&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"48\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\">Meanwhile, another Big Brother fan claimed that they &#8220;couldn&#8217;t hear a single word&#8221; of her interview. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"52\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\">Over on X, viewers were divided on Rochelle&#8217;s win, as some were delighted by it, with one person<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MenasheMichelle\/status\/2118487012256678213\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MenasheMichelle\/status\/2118487012256678213\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\" writing\" data-node-id=\"52.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow\"> writing<\/a>: &#8220;Thank the lord that the princess Rochelle won.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"56\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/youreahater\/status\/2118485476218655170\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/x.com\/youreahater\/status\/2118485476218655170\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Another praised the result\" data-node-id=\"56.0\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow\">Another praised the result<\/a>: &#8220;Soooo glad that Rochelle won!!! Such a deserving winner&#8221;, while <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mimiology_\/status\/2118485813508104258\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mimiology_\/status\/2118485813508104258\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"someone else said\" data-node-id=\"56.2\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow\">someone else said<\/a> they were &#8220;not shocked&#8221; by the result. Others, however, were in disbelief, as one commenter expressed their shock at the result: &#8220;How did Rochelle win?!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"60\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\">And some declared their wish for runner-up Twinks to have won instead, with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DfYJwrAIloF\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DfYJwrAIloF\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Instagram\" data-node-id=\"60.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram<\/a> user writing on her final message: &#8220;YOU SHOULD HAVE WON!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"64\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\">However, this isn&#8217;t the last time we&#8217;ll be seeing this group of housemates as they reunite for Big Brother: The Reunion, which is set to air on 6 November. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"69\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\">Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/a70049607\/streaming-guide\/\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/a70049607\/streaming-guide\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Streaming Guide\" data-node-id=\"69.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Streaming Guide<\/a> now to see at a glance where you can view ALL your favourite shows and movies.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"73\" class=\"css-bgkwxm emevuu60\">The new edition of Legends, a 100-page celebration of the world of K-pop, is here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/living-legends-kpop\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/living-legends-kpop\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Buy K-Pop in newsagents or online\" data-node-id=\"73.3\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Buy K-Pop in newsagents or online<\/a>.<br data-node-id=\"73.5.0\"\/><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It has been the most explosive series to date but Big Brother 2026 has finally come to an&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":825743,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[222971,147950,379,270988,381,96,59,190731,1156,270987,223205,149157,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-825742","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entertainment","tag-collection-big-brother","tag-collection-latest-news","tag-content-type-news","tag-contentid-ff69f021-cb25-421d-b27f-02b62317122f","tag-displaytype-standard-article","tag-entertainment","tag-gb","tag-issyndicated-false","tag-locale-gb","tag-shorttitle-who-has-been-crowned-big-brother-2026-winner","tag-sponsored-false","tag-subsection-reality-tv","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/825742","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=825742"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/825742\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/825743"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=825742"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=825742"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=825742"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}