The winner was announced tonight.
A month after it first kicked off, Courtney Act has been crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother.
Five contestants were left vying for the Celebrity Big Brother crown after the triple – and last – eviction of the series took place on Tuesday night, when Amanda Barrie, Ashley James and Malika Haqq left the house.
That left Jess Impiazzi, Wayne Sleep, Ann Widdecombe, Shane Lynch and Courtney Act in the running for the top spots.
First to meet @EmmaWillis this evening and waltzing out in fifth place, it's @Wayne_Sleep! 🕺 #CBBFinal #CBB pic.twitter.com/CaloO04xZv
— Big Brother UK (@bbuk) February 2, 2018
Wayne was the first housemate of the night to be evicted, followed by Jess Impiazzi.
Just missing out on a place on the podium, it's the lovely @jess_impiazzi in fourth place! #CBB #CBBFinal pic.twitter.com/Ye8ZKoHVsf
— Big Brother UK (@bbuk) February 2, 2018
Shane Lynch was the third housemate to leave the Celebrity Big Brother house, leaving Courtney Act and Ann Widdecombe.
We love him for a reason and no matter what, he's been a great housemate! Give it up for @shanelynchlife finishing in third place! 🙌 #CBBFinal #CBB pic.twitter.com/y9KV9aksXJ
— Big Brother UK (@bbuk) February 2, 2018
Courtney was ultimately crowned the winner – and viewers were delighted.
Shane J @courtneyact educated the House, educated the nation and is now your #CBB WINNER! Congratulations! 🏆 💅 🦄 #CBBFinal pic.twitter.com/XZS5drqcQl
— Big Brother UK (@bbuk) February 2, 2018
Following her eviction, Ann said she was “thoroughly bemused” at being the runner up of Celebrity Big Brother.
The former MP admitted that she knew Courtney would end up being crowned the winner of the series due to the audience’s chanting and cheers.
Fans of the long-running Channel 5 programme were quick to take to social media to voice their opinions on the outcome of this season.
https://twitter.com/EllElizabet/status/959556151766634496
Thank God for that! Congratulations @courtneyact! #cbb
— Andrew (@toysoldier88) February 2, 2018
YESSS COURTNEY!!!!🎉🎉🎉 #CBB #CBBCourtney
— Georgia Broadbent 🦋 (@georgia_1b) February 2, 2018
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The reality TV show kicked off on January 2 with an all-female line-up, marking 100 years since women won the right to vote.
Less than a week later, eight male housemates went into the Celebrity Big Brother house.
