Celebrity Big Brother

Celebrity Big Brother (often abbreviated to celeb big brother, cbb, cbbuk, celeb big bro) is a British reality television show. In it, famous people live together in an isolated house under 24-hour camera surveillance. The project is a celebrity version of the Big Brother format, but with an emphasis on publicity, reputation, conflicts and audience reaction.

Basic information about the show

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History of the show

Celebrity Big Brother UK is a celebrity version of the cult reality show Big Brother, which is another programme featuring ordinary people, launched in the UK in 2001. Initially, the project was conceived as a short-term experiment, but high audience interest, active voting, media discussion and constant rumours surrounding the participants made the show a sustainable format.

Over the years, the programme has been broadcast on several television channels, and its development has been accompanied by changes in presentation, visual style and the line-up of hosts.

After a break, the project was relaunched on ITV, where it was given a new lease of life and a contemporary format, while retaining the key idea of a social experiment. The start of each season is traditionally accompanied by high viewer interest, and the start date is announced in advance by the channel.

Format

The format of Celebrity Big Brother is based on celebrities living together in an isolated house. All participants are under constant surveillance by cameras and microphones, with no access to the outside world.

Throughout the season, there are regular nominations, after which a viewer vote is launched. Based on the results, one or more participants are evicted. Conflicts, alliances, tactical decisions and even individual rule violations become an important part of the narrative.

The climax is the final, where the remaining participants compete for victory.

The winner is determined solely by viewer support and percentage of votes. And it is the winner who receives the title of cbbuk season winner.

Where is it filmed?

Celebrity Big Brother UK is filmed in a specially equipped house located on the premises of television studios in the UK. The house is completely isolated and designed to provide round-the-clock surveillance with no personal space.

The interior layout includes living areas, common rooms and the famous diary room, where participants communicate with the producers. It is this space that becomes the arena for social experiments, tense conversations and decisions that influence the course of the season and its outcome.

Hosts

The hosts of Celebrity Big Brother play a key role in the perception of the show and its dynamics. They accompany viewers from the beginning of the season to its conclusion:

1. Davina McCall. A well-known British television presenter, actress, and journalist. For ten years, she was the face of Big Brother on Channel 4, becoming one of the show's most recognisable hosts. Her track record also includes The Million Pound Drop and The Jump. In 2023, Davina was awarded an MBE for her contribution to television.
2. Brian Dowling. Irish television and radio presenter who rose to fame after winning the second season of Big Brother. He later cemented his success by winning Ultimate Big Brother in 2010. After participating in the show, he successfully developed his career as a presenter, working on projects such as SMTV Live, Brian's Boyfriends and The Salon.
3. Emma Willis. British television presenter and former model. From 2013 to 2018, she hosted Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother on Channel 5, and previously hosted the spin-off Big Brother's Bit on the Side. In addition, Emma became one of the key hosts of the music shows The Voice UK and The Voice Kids UK.
4. AJ Odudu. British television presenter who joined the revamped version of Big Brother in 2023. Together with Will Best, she hosts the show on ITV2, and since 2024, Celebrity Big Brother. AJ was previously involved with the project as the host of Big Brother's Bit on the Side.
5. Will Best. English television presenter and entrepreneur with extensive experience working for Channel 4, ITV and the BBC. He has been involved in creating and presenting programmes such as T4 on the Beach and Dance Dance Dance. He has been the host of Big Brother since 2023 and Celebrity Big Brother since 2024. As of 2025, he also works as a presenter on Hits Radio.

Participants

One of the key features of Celebrity Big Brother UK is the selection of participants. Famous personalities from various fields are invited to take part in the project.

Actors from the following fields are frequent guests on the show:

• television;
• film;
• music;
• sports;
• show business.

Such a diverse cast creates a tense social environment where characters, strategies and hidden conflicts are revealed under constant observation. Everyone expresses themselves individually, which makes the show interesting to watch.

The participants become neighbours in a confined space, which intensifies emotional reactions, provokes arguments and forms coalitions. Behaviour in the house directly affects the chances of reaching the final, as each eviction is determined by viewer voting. That is why the favourites of the season can change literally from episode to episode.

Interesting Celebrity Big Brother participants are listed in the table below:

Winners

Throughout the history of CBB, the winners have been participants who managed to retain the audience's sympathy throughout the season. The final victory is always determined by the viewers. In the final, the percentage of votes is counted, and the winner of the Celeb Big Brother title is announced.

The table shows the seasons and winners by year:

These winners became symbols of their seasons, and their journey from start to finish remains one of the most talked-about topics among Celebrity Big Brother fans.

Celebrity Big Brother 2025

The 2025 season of Celebrity Big Brother was a logical continuation of the format's relaunch on ITV and confirmed the audience's continued interest in Celebrity Big Brother UK. The season began in the first half of the year, with the start date announced in advance, which generated a lot of interest even before the first episodes aired. The project retained the classic cbbuk structure, emphasising social dynamics, conflicts and psychological tension.

Well-known personalities from various fields were invited to the house:

• television;
• show business;
• acting.

Such a diverse cast of actors enhanced the contrast between the characters. The participants quickly divided into informal groups, with clear favourites emerging, as well as those whose behaviour caused controversy and rumours. Under round-the-clock surveillance, cameras recorded not only everyday life, but also emotional breakdowns, tactical conversations and individual rule violations.

Throughout the season, nominations were held regularly, after which viewers participated in voting. Each eviction was accompanied by discussions about the chances of the remaining housemates and predictions for the final. By the last episodes, it became clear that the battle for victory was centred around a few strong participants who enjoyed steady support from the audience.

The finale of Celebrity Big Brother 2025 was the culmination of the season. Based on the results of the viewer vote, Jack P. Shepherd was announced as the winner.

The other active contestants were:

• JoJo Siwa in third place;
• Danny Beard in second place;
• Donna Preston in fourth place;
• Chesney Hawkes in fifth place;
• Chris Hughes came sixth.

The 2025 season cemented Celebrity Big Brother's status as one of the most talked-about reality shows in the UK in recent years.

Celebrity Big Brother 2025 was a continuation of the ITV reboot. The season began at the start of the year, with the date announced in advance. The house was filled with representatives from television, music and acting circles. The season was memorable for its tactical nominations, unexpected evictions and active viewer voting. By the final episodes, a clear favourite had emerged, who confidently made their way to victory.

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