Celebrity Big Brother wrapped up on Friday, and viewers wasted no time in sharing their thoughts on the winner.
The finalists included Chris Hughes, Chesney Hawkes, JoJo Siwa, Donna Preston, Danny Beard and Jack P Shepherd.
Fans initially fumed about how “rushed” the episode felt, with the first few minutes seeing both Love Island star Hughes, 32 and singer Hawkes, 53, evicted in quick succession.
They were swiftly followed by comedian Preston, 38 and dancer JoJo Siwa, 21.
Eventually, it was between drag performer Beard, 32 and Coronation Street star Shepherd, 37.
After a tense pause, Big Brother announced actor Shepherd had managed to win over the public more than any other housemate and had won the series.
Fans were split down the middle in their response to the finale, with several from both sides taking to social media to share their thoughts.
Writing on X, one commented: “Most underwhelming win ever. Corrie fans are deluded lmao. Guy was so bland. #CBB #BigBrother.”
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The CBB finalists were evicted one by one in the finale
Another shared: “WTF! How did Danny not win?! He has been the most entertaining at lest didn’t sit and only drink tea all the time. Danny’s the real winner! #cbb.”
Someone else fumed: “Danny was ROBBED #CBB,” while another commented: “Jack sulked around the house. Did nothing. Said nothing. Gave nothing. Absolutely ZERO value to the show… Yet he’s won. #cbb #cbbuk #cbbll.”
Another added: “Corrie won that, Jack was just representing it. Top 4 perhaps, but not No1.
“Everyone knows Danny knocked it out the park – but he was a bit a ya face for some. He’d have made the most of winning, Jack will be as amazed as the rest of us!”
Others couldn’t disagree more though, with one person arguing: “He’s an icon tho #cbb.”
“I’m sobbing he so deserved it #CBBUK #CBB,” another fan admitted.
“No way David Platt won CBB. Unbothered king, I’m here for it #cbb,” another remarked. (sic)
One controversial element of the series was the close friendship between Siwa and Hughes, with the subject keeping fans talking throughout.
Many CBB fans believed Danny Beard should have been crowned the winner
When asked about their closeness in her exit interview, Siwa beamed: “Chris is in my life for forever now, I’m so incredibly grateful for him. He’s helped me get through my hard times in this house.”
She went on to describe him as “more than a friend” and shared how they have already made plans to meet at the weekend.
