Rochelle Wins Big Brother 2026 and the £100,000 Prize

Rochelle was crowned winner of Big Brother 2026 on ITV2 and takes the £100,000 cash prize. The series was billed as the most explosive yet, and its ending drew a split response.

Boos, a muffled interview and a divided online crowd

Reports relayed by LADbible say Rochelle, a controversial housemate, was met with boos and taunts on her way out of the house. One viewer called it awkward to watch. Another fan said they could not hear a single word of her interview.

On X, opinion split. Some people were delighted and called her a deserving winner. One said they were not shocked, while others could not believe it. Some wished runner-up Twinks had won, and an Instagram user wrote on her final message: "YOU SHOULD HAVE WON!"

What the winner said

Rochelle thanked everyone who voted for her and said she did not know who they were. She hoped she had entertained viewers because she had worked hard in the house. Then she joked that she had the last word as the champion: "winner, winner, chicken dinner".

Backdoor eviction and the voting twist

Omar and Frankie went home in the previous episode, in a backdoor eviction that took place during a task. That left six housemates for the final. Hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best said voting would open and close before each housemate was announced. Viewers could therefore add five more votes to those already cast.

Twinks finished second. Yasmin took third, Sam fourth, Lynx fifth and Catrin sixth. The group is not gone from screens yet: they reunite in Big Brother: The Reunion, due on 6 November.

Source: Digital Spy UK