Celebrity Big Brother final 2025 LIVE: The winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2025 REVEALED after dramatic final
JACK P. Shepherd has been crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2025.
The Coronation Street actor looked absolutely shocked when AJ Odudu and Will Best announced him as the winner of the ITV show.
It all came down to the soap star as he went head-to-head with RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Danny Beard.
Meanwhile, Jojo Siwa had nothing but praise for former Love Island star Chris Hughes.
This comes after the racing presenter and Chesney Hawkes were the first housemates to get the boot.
This was before Donna Preston was announced to have come in fourth place and Jojo was given the bronze medal.
AJ Odudu and Will Best upped the ante with the glamour as they took to the airwaves.
In his exit interview, Chris also addressed his close friendship with the former Dance Moms personality.
He couldn't help but compare Jojo to one of his ex-girlfriends, saying there were "similarities" in their personalities.
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The odds WERE in favour of Jack
The bookies had tonight's rankings nearly spot on.
Jack P. Shepherd was crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2025, just as they predicted.
Although Chesney Hawkes had the worst odds going into last night's live broadcast, it was Chris Hughes that was eliminated first from CBB.
Otherwise, the rankings were practically spot on.
- Danny Beard – 4/6
- Jack P. Shepherd – 2/1
- JoJo Siwa – 7/1
- Donna Preston – 16/1
- Chris Hughes – 22/1
- Chesney Hawkes – 40/1
Shock result on Celebrity Big Brother final
It's official, Jack P. Shepherd won Celebrity Big Brother 2025.
The Coronation Street star survived three weeks of tantrums, tears and tasks in the famous house to be crowned the champion.
Six housemates battled it out in tonight's live final as hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best returned to announce the results.
The first contestant who said goodbye tonight and left in sixth place was Love Island star Chris, 32.
He was followed by The One And Only hitmaker Chesney, who took the fifth spot.
While Comedian and actress Donna was voted out in fourth.
After JoJo was awarded the bronze medal, AJ and Will announced that Jack had WON, and Danny was the runner-up.
Jack P. Shepherd was crowned as the winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2025Credit: ITV
Fans have a 'fix' theory
One theory amongst CBB enthusiasts has them convinced that the housemates were told to 'push' one star as the winner.
Many ex-housemates said they wanted Danny Beard to win after they left the house.
Flocking online, fans have been sharing their theory on forum site, Reddit.
One fan penned: "I'm beginning to wonder if ITV have some sort of development deal ready for Danny, a win would help nicely."
Another shared: "Have all the ex house mates been told to say Danny?
"Patsy wanted Jack to win 3 days ago in her exit interview. Today it's Danny."
A third remarked: "I hate when they do this, I didn’t want Danny to win anyway.
"I prefer other housemates, but now they’re trying to force it I really want anyone but him to win."
Many fans think that the housemates were told to 'push' for Danny BeardCredit: ITV Another Dance Moms star speaks out
JoJo Siwa's mum appeared to be backing her Celebrity Big Brother 'love story' with Chris Hughes, despite her daughter's relationship with Kath Ebbs.
The dynamic between dancer JoJo, 21, and Love Island legend Chris, 32, fascinated viewers throughout the series.
On the live stream, the pair set tongues wagging as they danced together on the penultimate evening of the series.
One fan shared the clip on TikTok and added the caption: "JoJo and Chris are giving me Jack and Rose vibes.
"She's the rich one who has fell in love with someone who is lower class than her and she has probably never had this much fun in her life.
"This is definitely the closest love story to Titanic yet."
The roles of Jack and Rose were famously played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in the Oscar-winning 1997 flick, which told the tale of the doomed passenger ship which sank on its maiden voyage in 1912.
The clip was endorsed by JoJo's mum Jessalynn, who reposted it to her 33,000 followers.
Hughes holds back tears
Chris Hughes held back tears as he opened up on his close friendship with JoJo Siwa.
He admitted that she reminds him of an ex-girlfriend as he spoke of his "love" for the US star during his exit interview tonight.
The former Love Island star told hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best that "it's a friendship that's only going to get stronger."
"JoJo was a pure rock to me, she was someone I can have fun with and I had fun with her every day. That is to me is a beautiful friendship."
"She reminded me a lot...," Chris then began to tear up and admitted he was "getting emotional".
Fighting back tears, he said: "The thing what fascinated me the most about her was not the stuff that she's done, but what she's come through and what she's gone through as a teenager.
"That's similar to what my ex girlfriend had gone through, kind of seeing how they are both similarly as people.
"She's come through a lot and she's just a pure nice person.
"The similarities are in the person they are and how nice they are, how loving they are, how caring they are."
Chris couldn't help but get emotional during his exit interviewCredit: ITV Staying on-script but going off-camera
In an exclusive, we can reveal that JoJo Siwa was practically snubbed by her partner after leaving the house in third place.
Kath Ebbs was present for Friday night's finale after making sure bosses at Celebrity Big Brother met her "demands".
The 27-year-old Australian content creator, who JoJo lives with Down Under - asked to remain backstage and not to be filmed or photographed.
She was missing from the side of stage when JoJo left the house and finished her eviction interview.
A source told The Sun: "Fans were worried JoJo's girlfriend wasn't going to make the journey over from Australia.
"She's been silent on social media since JoJo grew closer to Chris in the house - and then the letter from home had everyone convinced she would snub the final.
"Kath has surprised everyone by coming to meet JoJo after leaving the house, but she gave Celebrity Big Brother bosses strict orders that she wouldn't be in any camera shots - filmed or still camera - nothing.
"She's been stressed and demanded that she remain backstage out of sight.
"Meanwhile every other family or friends are side of stage to greet them as soon as the eviction interview is over.
"JoJo got taken off and put in a car to be whisked away."
The Sun has reached out to ITV for comment.
JoJo Siwa had to greet her partner off camera Screams of disbelief
Jack P. Shepherd was in disbelief when he was crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2025.
But he wasn't the only star who was left in complete shock by the result.
Colson Smith finished third in last year's Celebrity Big Brother - finishing behind David Potts and Nikita Kuzmin.
Taking to Instagram, Colson shared a video of himself watching hos Corrie co-star take the crown.
Once Jack's victory was revealed, Colson initially seemed stunned before repeating: "He's won it!"
And as Jack spoke to hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best, they brought up this comparison.
Will told him: "Well you're above Colson, who only came third last year."
Can't keep their hands off each other
After winning Celebrity Big Brother 2025, Jack P. Shepherd shared an emotional reunion with his wife-to-be.
The Coronation Street star had to be physically dragged off of his fiancee when he saw her waiting in the crowd.
After his first interview with AJ and Will, Jack spotted his partner Hanni in the audience and ran over to give her a kiss.
He was over the moon to be reunited with her and appeared to forget he was on camera, until the hosts pulled him away.
Jack P. Shepherd shared an emotional reunion with his fianceCredit: ITV
'I wouldn't be happy' says Ella Rae Wise
Ella Rae Wise previously admitted that she "wouldn't be happy" if she was JoJo Siwa's partner watching her connection with Chris Hughes.
After her eviction Ella, 24, broke her silence on ITV's Lorraine where she spoke about the "testing and overwhelming" experience inside the house.
The Sun revealed that Ella dumped boyfriend Dan Edgar after setting her sights on Love Island alum Chris, 33.
Ella explained: "All I can see is they are really good friends.
"I have seen on social media comments they may be flirting, but I can't speak for that.
She added: "I would think what's going on, and I would be feeling down about it naturally.
"But some people have friendships and physical touch."
The viewers choice award goes to...
The votes have been counted and verified.
The most iconic moment of the series (as voted by the public) is Danny takes the mother of all falls in the family task!
The drag superstar thanked the props department for their work on the cardboard box.
Meanwhile, Jack P. Shepherd got the final word on Late and Live tonight as Will asked the actor how he was going to celebrate his win.
He admitted: "Cup of tea won't it!
"It's just such a laugh, fantastic experience, I would recommend it to anyone.
"One of the best experiences of my life, loved every minute."
And of course, we are played out by Chesney Hawkes singing The One And Only. An iconic end to an iconic series.
Most meme-worthy moment
Ella Rae Wise and her LED mask easily won that!
Award for services to the house goes too.
Chesney Hawkinton!
The pop star remarked: "Trisha, it was an honour to be serving my lady for the day."
That was an iconic VT!
After a highlights reel of the most iconic moments from the last series, it's time for the Late and Live-ies.
Chris' bin rap, Jojo's toilet song and the ensemble cat performance received honourable mentions from Oti Mabuse.
Songwriter of the series goes to: Donna's delivery song!
Danny's super dig
The housemates have always speculated the real reason why Chris Hughes wanted such a close friendship with Jojo Siwa.
They have wondered at times if his feelings were genuine or if he thought she could help his career.
However, Danny just made a savage swipe at his co-star, joking: "You just want more Instagram clicks."
Danny Beard just made a savage dig to Chris Hughes
Head on collision
After watching a VT of some of their best tactile moments, Chris and Jojo shared yet another sweet embrace.
"That made me so happy!" Jojo exclaimed. On their intimate actions after reviving her letter from home, she continued: "I was feeling very overwhelmed ... I wasn't feeling alright"
When Will questioned why other housemates raised their eyebrows, Chris snapped back: "That's just our energy"
"We were there for each other nonstop when we were up, We were there for each other nonstop when we were down."
Jojo then stated: "It was a beautiful friendship."
Ella then issued a savage swipe when she reflected on her lack of friendship with the Love Island star.
She admitted: "Maybe he's just not my person."
Ella Rae Wise issued a savage swipe at Chris HughesCredit: ITV2 ABBY LEE MILLER!!
I will happily admit, I screamed out loud when Abby Lee Miller appeared on-screen.
That is all.
Votes, dances and apologies!
Will Best just revealed that Danny Beard received "around 35% of the vote."
Danny replied: "The gays let me down, we're going into a week of mourning!"
He also made yet another claim on an ITV presenting job as he said: "I'll be giving you £250,00 of tax free cash next week."
Meanwhile, Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller sent a special video message as she cheered on her former student.
The formidable ALDC dance instructor exclaimed: "Jojo, I think you should be on top of the pyramid.
"But whatever happens Sweetie, you save your tears for the pillow."
Trisha Goddard also apologies to the series winner for her seemingly abrupt exit on the show.
The former talk show host said: "I'm sorry I didn't hug you on the way out. Listen, I'm sorry I didn't see you!"
Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller sent a special message to Jojo SiwaCredit: ITV2 Final votes total
AJ Odudu has just revealed that Jack P. Shepherd received a whopping 37% of the public vote.
Late And Live panellist Oti Mabuse said: "The Corrie fans are awake and they are on the air and they are voting!"
When Will asked if he was going to see any emotion from Jack, the actor admitted that he was still very much in shock.
He said: "I really didn't think in a million years."
The Viewers Choice Awards
Viewers have one more decision to make on Late And Live as they have been asked to decide the most iconic moment of the series.#
They have four moments to choose from:
- Danny takes the mother of all falls in the family task
- Donna getting foxy on karaoke
- Chris and Jojo weeing in the litter try
- Patsy Palmer revealing that her real name is not in fact Patsy Palmer
Patsy has just revealed that her middle name is Anne. Julie Anne Palmer has a ring to it!
Meanwhile, there is clearly NO LOVE LOST between Trisha Goddard and Michael Fabricant.
She declared that she will categorically NOT be going out with him later. It may be meant as a lighthearted moment, but having personally worked with Trisha, somehow I don't think that she was joking.
Oti Mabuse and David Potts are surrounded by the housemates and an audience of superfans The finale is done!
That's it for the live finale, but it's not quite the end of CBB 2025 just yet.
We now have Late And Live where the housemates are together for the first time for a special reunion.
It's time for Late And LiveCredit: ITV
The superfans always win
Self-confessed CBB mega-fan Jack P. Shepherd was forced to admit that he got his pick for the winner wrong.
After nabbing the crown, he admitted: "I can't believe it. I am blown away. I was not expecting it.
"I thought I was a shoe-in for maybe fifth!"
The Corrie star then admitted that he had Jojo Siwa down as the winner of the show.
He also explained that he 'super analysed' the show whilst he was in there.
Will Best couldn't help but note that he finished in a higher position than his former Corrie co-star Colson Smith.
The superfan thought Jojo was going to winCredit: ITV No time for tea!
AJ Odudu couldn't resist one last dig at the winner as she remarked: "I was expecting you to walk out with a brew!"
Meanwhile, the soap star seemed lost for words as he was greeted by a stunning fireworks display above the house.
The Corrie star was all smiles as he left the house for the last time Time to greet our winner
Jack P. Shepherd survived nominations, evictions and three weeks of action.
AJ and Will are talking to the house for the last time.
Danny Beard is coming after AJ and Will
In his interview, the Drag Race UK star admitted: "I want your jobs GIRLS!"
Danny claimed that they loved television, particularly Celebrity Big Brother as a show and they hinted at a desire to present it.
They also addressed their friendships with Mickey Rourke and former Tory MP Michael Fabricant.
Danny admitted: "If we all just take a breather in this world, we realise that we have more in common than we realise.
"Mickey had some abhorrent, awful views, but I saw this child in there that needed caring and the mother came out."
Danny Beard addressed their friendship with Mickey RourkeCredit: ITV