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Your ultimate recap of Celebrity Big Brother

David Potts was crowned the winner!

Author: Alex RossPublished 22nd Mar 2024
Last updated 25th Mar 2024

With the return of iconic reality show Big Brother in 2023, thanks to ITV/STV bosses reviving the show, it's unsurprising that rumours were rife about a potential new celebrity series - which eventually hit our screens at the beginning of March 2024!

With the series coming to an end on Friday 22nd March, here's everything you need to know about Celebrity Big Brother 2024.

Who won Celebrity Big Brother?

David Potts was crowned the winner during the final on Friday 22nd March.

Check out the final placings below:

WINNER: David Potts

RUNNER-UP: Nikita Kuzmin

3RD PLACE: Colson Smith

4TH PLACE: Louis Walsh

5TH PLACE: Fern Britton

When was the final?

The live final took place on Friday 22nd March at 9pm.

Who was in the final?

Following the shocking backdoor eviction on Thursday 21st March, which saw Bradley Riches become the seventh housemate to be evicted, Louis, Nikita, Fern, Colson and David all made it to the final.

Which celebs took part?

After the line-up was leaked, 13 celebs entered the house on Monday 4th March, including 'house intruder' Sharon Osbourne.

Other names included Louis Walsh, Fern Britton and Bradley Riches.

Check out the full line-up below:

Louis Walsh

Age: 71
Best known for: TV judge and Talent manager

David Potts

Age: 30
Best known for: Reality TV star

Fern Britton

Age: 66
Best known for: TV presenter

Nikita Kuzmin

Age: 26
Best known for: Strictly Come Dancing professional

Colson Smith

Age: 25
Best known for: Coronation Street actor

Bradley Riches

Age: 21
Best known for: Heartstopper actor

Marisha Wallace

Age: 38
Best known for: American actress and musical theatre star

Zeze Millz

Age: 34
Best known for: TV presenter

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu - EVICTED

Age: 29
Best known for: Love Island star

Levi Roots - EVICTED

Age: 65
Best known for: Celebrity chef, TV personality and entrepreneur

Sharon Osbourne - TIME OVER AS HOUSE GUEST

Age: 71
Best known for: TV personality and music manager

Sharon is a 'house intruder' and will only feature for five days.

Lauren Simon - EVICTED

Age: 46
Best known for: The Real Housewives of Cheshire

Gary Goldsmith - EVICTED

Age: 47
Best known for: Uncle of Kate Middleton

Who was up for eviction?

Fourth nominations: Nikita, Fern, Marisha, Zeze.

During the shopping task on Sunday 17th March, the housemates were forced to decide who must face the next public vote by receiving a killer nomination, with Nikita choosing to put himself forward.

Fern, Marisha and Zeze were then also put up following a round of nominations.

Third nominations: Louis, Ekin-Su, Levi, Fern, and David.

During the face-to-face nominations on Thursday 14th March, Louis received a massive eight noms, whilst Ekin-Su got four. Levi, Fern and David got one nomination each.

Second nominations: Lauren Simon, Louis Walsh and Fern Britton

During the second nominations on Monday 11th March, Lauren received eight votes, with Louis getting four. Although Zeze also got four nominations, in a huge twist Sharon was able to save her, instead picking Fern to take her place.

First nominations: Gary Goldsmith and Lauren Simon

After Gary received Sharon's killer nomination, Lauren received six noms from Bradley, Colson, Gary, Marisha, Nikita and Zeze, meaning the pair are both up for eviction on Friday 8th March.

Who was evicted?

First eviction: Gary Goldsmith (Friday 8th March)

Second eviction: Lauren Simon (Tuesday 12th March)

Third and fourth eviction: Levi Roots and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu (Friday 15th March)

Fifth and sixth eviction: Marisha Wallace and Zeze Millz (Tuesday 19th March)

Seventh eviction: Bradley Riches (Thursday 21st March)

When was Celebrity Big Brother on TV?

The new series kicked off on Monday 4th March!

Sharing a video of hosts AJ and Will on Monday 19th February, bosses told fans: 'The wait is almost over... Celebrity Big Brother returns Monday 4th March at 9pm on ITV1, @itvxofficial and @wearestv 👁 #CBBUK'. (sic)

CBB aired every Sunday-Friday at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX, and STV1 and STV Player for three weeks, with the final taking place on 22nd March.

Each night, the main show was followed by Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live, giving viewers an additional hour of exclusive content and seeing the famous evictees first live interview - with the show airing on ITV2/STV 2 and ITVX/STV Player.

How long was it on for?

The series aired for three weeks, with 17 episodes in total.

What channel was it on?

Although Big Brother aired on ITV2/STV2, the celebrity edition aired on main channel ITV1/STV.

The show was also available on ITVX and STV Player.

What day was it on?

Celebrity Big Brother aired every night between Sunday-Friday.

Bosses said ahead of the series: "Celebrity Big Brother will see a new cast of famous faces isolated from the outside world as they embark on the ultimate social experiment, taking up residence in the iconic Big Brother house.

"Leaving luxury behind, the celebrities will take part in weekly nominations and tough tasks with cameras capturing their every move. Who will win the hearts of the nation, go all the way to the finish line and be crowned the winner?"

Where is the house?

Just as it was for the rebooted 2023 series, the Celebrity Big Brother house is located at Garden Studios in West London!

Two days before the launch show, bosses released the first look photos of the house, which has been given a sprinkle of showbiz for the celeb edition.

Celebrity Big Brother house

Who hosted the show?

After hosting the main show in 2023, AJ Odudu and Will Best returned for the celebrity edition.

What does the Diary Room chair look like?

The brand new Diary Room chair for Celebrity Big Brother was unveiled on Thursday 29th February.

How did the voting work?

Unlike the normal series last year, voting in the celebrity series was 'Vote to Save', with fans being urged to vote for their favourite celeb.

Fans were able to vote for their favourite celebs on the official app for free.

Hosts AJ and Will explained the voting system via a video ahead of the launch show. They said: "So we're coming at you with big news. You remember the last series of Big Brother it was vote to evict. This time, for Celeb BB, you are voting for your favourite housemate. You're always going to vote to save."

When did bosses announce the return of Celebrity Big Brother?

Show bosses took to social media on Friday 10th November to confirm that Celebrity Big Brother will be heading our way in 2024, writing: 'The Big Brother House is ready to roll out the red carpet in 2024 ✨ #BBUK'.

Sharing a short clip of the iconic logo, the recognisable Big Brother voice-over can be heard saying: "Celebrities... Big Brother is coming to get you."

When was the last series of CBB?

The final series of Celebrity Big Brother aired in 2018, with former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas being crowned the winner, after a series of controversy thanks to Roxanne Pallett.

How many series has there been?

Celebrity Big Brother first kicked off in 2001, with the spin-off show airing all the way up until 2018.

In later years, the celebrity spin-off show became a lot more popular than the civilian series, with famous faces such as Mark Owen, Katie Price, Rylan Clark, Coleen Nolan, Jermaine Jackson, Michael Barrymore, Kerry Katona, Gemma Collins, and more all taking part.

Perhaps the most memorable series to date was in 2016, when the likes of Gemma Collins, Stephanie Davis, Jeremy McConnell, Scotty T, Tiffany Pollard, Angie Bowie, David Gest and Megan McKenna entered the house.

As well as Stephanie and Jeremy having an affair on live TV, Tiffany mistakenly thought co-star David Gest had passed away in the house, after Angie revealed her ex-husband David has sadly passed away from cancer.

Who has won the show in the past?

To date there's been 23 winners of Celebrity Big Brother, see the full list of winners below:

Series 1: Jack Dee

Series 2: Mark Owen

Series 3: Mark 'Bez' Berry

Series 4: Chantelle Houghton

Series 5: Shilpa Shetty

Series 6: Ulrika Jonsson

Series 7: Alex Reid

Series 8: Paddy Doherty

Series 9: Denise Welch

Series 10: Julian Clary

Series 11: Rylan Clark

Series 12: Charlotte Crosby

Series 13: Jim Davidson

Series 14: Gary Busey

Series 15: Katie Price

Series 16: James Hill

Series 17: Scotty T

Series 18: Stephen Bear

Series 19: Coleen Nolan

Series 20: Sarah Harding

Series 21: Courtney Act

Series 22: Ryan Thomas

Series 23: David Potts

Check out all of the CBB winners below:

Series 1: Jack Dee

Year: 2001

Comedian Jack Dee was the first ever winner after bosses decided to launch a celerity spin-off of the reality TV series. After eight days in the house, Jack was crowned the winner ahead of Claire Sweeney and Keith Chegwin.

Series 2: Mark Owen

Year: 2002

Take That singer Mark Owen won the second series in 2002, being crowned the winner by the voting public over finalists Les Dennis and Melinda Messenger.

Series 3: Bez

Year: 2005

Following a two-year break, Celebrity Big Brother returned to screens in 2005, with Happy Mondays' star Bez winning the third series.

Series 4: Chantelle Houghton

Year: 2006

CBB bosses decided to shake things up in 2006, putting non-celebrity Chantelle Houghton into the house alongside a whole host of celebs, tasking her with trying to persuade her fellow housemates that she was a real celeb.

After passing her mission and striking up a relationship with fellow housemate Sam Preston, Chantelle went on to win the fourth series!

Series 5: Shilpa Shetty

Year: 2007

In perhaps the most controversial series to date, 2007 saw the likes of Jade Goody, Danielle Lloyd and Jo O'Meara all enter the Celebrity Big Brother house. Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty won the series after 'bullying accusations' were made.

Series 6: Ulrika Jonsson

Year: 2009

Following another two-year break, TV host Ulrika Jonsson became the sixth winner of CBB, despite receiving the most nominations during her time in the house.

Series 7: Alex Reid

Year: 2010

In a relationship with Katie Price at the time, Alex Reid was loved by viewers, earning a huge 65.9% of the vote during the final in 2010. Alex was in the final alongside Dane Bowers and Vinnie Jones.

Series 8: Paddy Doherty

Year: 2011

During the first series to air on Channel 5, My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding star Paddy Doherty won over the public to be crowned the winner of series eight, ahead of the likes of Kerry Katona and Jedward.

Series 9: Denise Welch

Year: 2012

Bosses chose to air an additional series of CBB in 2012, with Denise Welch winning the Winter series ahead of X Factor star Frankie Cocozza.

Series 10: Julian Clary

Year: 2012

During the Summer series in 2012, actor and comedian Julian Clary was crowned the winner ahead of Coleen Nolan, despite not being massively popular with his fellow housemates.

Series 11: Rylan Clark

Year: 2013

Despite landing a place on the show thanks to his hilarious antics on The X Factor, Celebrity Big Brother turned out to be a life-changing experience for Rylan Clark. After his stint on the Winter series in 2013, Rylan landed a job presenting spin-off series Big Brother's Bit on the Side.

The rest is history, with Rylan now being one of the most popular TV and radio hosts around!

Series 12: Charlotte Crosby

Year: 2013

Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby certainly didn't hold back in the house, taking her wild partying antics into the house with her. Despite annoying some of her housemates, Charlotte was adored by the voting public, going on to win the show ahead of Five singer Abz Love.

Series 13: Jim Davidson

Year: 2014

Series 13 of Celebrity Big Brother saw an unlikely bromance form between comedian Jim Davidson and N-Dubz star Dappy. After the pair both made it to the final, it was Jim who was crowned the winner!

Series 14: Gary Busey

Year: 2014

American actor Gary Busey made CBB history during the Summer series in 2014, becoming the most nominated housemate ever! Despite this, Gary somehow went on to win the series following a public vote.

Series 15: Katie Price

Year: 2015

Despite entering the house as a late arrival and clashing with Katie Hopkins, Katie Price actually went on to win series 15, claiming victory ahead of arch-nemesis Katie Hopkins.

Series 16: James Hill

Year: 2015

CBB bosses decided on a UK vs USA theme for the 2015 Summer series, which saw celebs from the UK and USA going head-to-head. The Apprentice star James Hill went on to win series 16.

Series 17: Scotty T

Year: 2016

To date, series 17 of Celebrity Big Brother is perhaps the most memorable and most-loved by fans! Starring the likes of Gemma Collins, Stephanie Davis, Jeremy McConnell, and Megan McKenna, the series served up some hilarious moments and plenty of drama, with Geordie Store star Scotty T being crowned the winner.

Series 18: Stephen Bear

Year: 2016

Stephen Bear won the 18th series of Celebrity Big Brother.

Series 19: Coleen Nolan

Year: 2017

In January 2017 bosses chose to have a All Stars Vs New Stars series, featuring celebrities who had already taken part in the past. After finishing as runner-up in 2012, Coleen Nolan was crowned the winner during series 19!

Series 20: Sarah Harding

Year: 2017

Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding appeared on the series in 2017, going on to win the show after she endured a number of fiery rows with Jemma Lucy. Sarah also enjoyed a romance with The Bachelor star Chad Johnson in the house.

Sarah sadly passed away in September 2021, following a battle with cancer.

Series 21: Courtney Act

Year: 2018

Series 21 of CBB made history when it was confirmed all housemates during the launch show would be women, to mark 100 years of women's suffrage. Shane Lynch, Ann Widdecombe and drag queen Courtney Act made it to the final, with Courtney being crowed the winner.

Series 22: Ryan Thomas

Year: 2018

The last series of Celebrity Big Brother was won by former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas, after he was wrongly-accused by fellow housemate Roxanne Pallett of assaulting her in the house.

Following the final, Channel 5 announced both Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother had been axed.

Series 23: David Potts

Year: 2024

Reality star David Potts was crowned the winner of the first ever ITV/STV series in 2024. David was in the final alongside Nikita Kuzmin, Colson Smith, Louis Walsh and Fern Britton.

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