The finalists of Celebrity Big Brother have been revealed as David Potts, Nikita Kuzmin, Louis Walsh, Fern Britton and Colson Smith.
Thursday night saw Bradley Riches become the seventh celebrity to be evicted in a shocking and brutal twist.
The latest episode saw the housemates being treated to a surprise one-minute visit from a loved one in the secret rendezvous spot, while their fellow housemates watched from the lounge.
Louis was surprised by 80s icon Sinitta, who berated him for his snide comments in the house, while Nikita burst into tears upon seeing his girlfriend and Fern got to see her youngest daughter.
However, when it came to Bradley’s turn, he was instead greeted by host AJ Odudu, who broke the news that he was going home, after receiving the least amount of public votes.
The finalists of Celebrity Big Brother have been revealed as David Potts, Nikita Kuzmin , Louis Walsh , Fern Britton and Colson Smith
Thursday night saw Bradley Riches become the seventh celebrity to be evicted in a shocking and brutal twist
The latest episode saw the housemates being treated to a surprise one-minute visit from a loved one in the secret rendezvous spot, while the other housemates watched from the lounge
The actor, 22, was able to go back to the house one final time to say his goodbyes, with his fellow housemates left stunned and upset by the backdoor eviction.
Speaking in the diary room, Bradley – who opened up about his diagnosis with autism while on the show – gushed that he had had the ‘best time’.
He said: ‘I feel like I had the absolute best time, I’m so grateful I made so many amazing friends and for me to do this, I felt like I was scared to do it and I’ve done it and I’m so happy and I’m so grateful and I’ve just had the best time so thank you Big Brother.’
Bradley becomes the latest star to be booted out, following Zeze Millz, Marisha Wallace, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Levi Roots, Lauren Simon and Gary Goldsmith.
While Sharon Osbourne also departed the house after serving eight days as the first Celebrity Big Brother lodger.
With the final five revealed at last, bookies have placed their bets on Former X Factor judge Louis, 71, taking the crown.
The Irish star has caused plenty of controversy while in the house, with his cruel remarks on a host of famous names, including Simon Cowell, Jedward and Ronan Keating.
But it seems the public may be appreciating his honesty and tendency to bring the drama as he is now backed to go all the way.
Louis was surprised by 80s icon Sinitta (pictured), who berated him for his snide comments in the house, while Nikita burst into tears upon seeing his girlfriend
However, when it came to Bradley’s turn, he was instead greeted by host AJ Odudu, who broke the news that he was going home, after receiving the least amount of public votes
The actor, 22, was able to go back to the house one final time to say his goodbyes, with his fellow housemates left stunned and upset by the backdoor eviction
Speaking in the diary room, Bradley – who opened up about his diagnosis with autism while on the show – gushed that he had had the ‘best time’
The latest odds from BetVictor Casino have him as 2/1 to win, after bookie previously singled out Strictly’s Nikita as the favourite.
A BetVictor spokesperson said: ‘The start of the final week in the Celebrity Big Brother house has seen a new housemate snatch the favourite tag ahead of Friday’s concluding episode, with Louis Walsh our new frontrunner to win the series.
‘Walsh was as high as 33/1 in the outright winner market last week but has been backed all the way into 2/1 as of Monday afternoon, making him the narrow favourite ahead of Nikita Kuzmin (11/5).
‘Having both had a turn as favourite over the last week, Colton Smith and David Potts have slipped back to third and fourth favourite respectively, with Coronation Street actor Colton 7/2 and Ibiza Weekender star David on 8/1.’
With the final five revealed at last, bookies have placed their bets on Former X Factor judge Louis, 71, taking the crown
Voting for the the final has now reopened exclusively via the Big Brother app, with viewers being asked to vote for the housemate they want to win
Voting for the the final has now reopened exclusively via the Big Brother app, with viewers being asked to vote for the housemate they want to win.
The vote will close during Friday night’s show, which will airs at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Hosts AJ and Will Best will crown the winner and speak to the other finalists in their first live interview since leaving the Big Brother house.
While the winner’s first live interview will take place during Celebrity Big Brother: Late and Live, airing at 10.30pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER 2024: MEET THE LINEUP
SHARON OSBOURNE
AGE: 71
FAMOUS FOR: Being a member of the Osbourne family, married to rock legend husband Ozzy as well as being a judge on The X Factor.
GARY GOLDSMITH
AGE: 58
FAMOUS FOR: Being Kate Middleton’s ‘black sheep’ uncle.
EKIN-SU CULCULOGLU
AGE: 29
FAMOUS FOR: Winning Love Island in 2022
COLSON SMITH
AGE: 25
FAMOUS FOR: Playing Craig Tinker in Coronation Street
FERN BRITTON
AGE: 66
FAMOUS FOR: Nineties TV sensation, and acting as Phillip Schofield’s This Morning sidekick.
BRADLEY RICHES
AGE: 22
FAMOUS FOR: Starring in Netflix’s Heartstopper
MARISHA WALLACE
AGE: 38
FAMOUS FOR: Broadway actress and singer, with roles in Dreamgirls and Aladdin
LOUIS WALSH
AGE: 71
FAMOUS FOR: His stint as an X Factor judge following a prestigious career as a music manager to bands like Westlife and Boyzone.
DAVID POTTS
AGE: 30
FAMOUS FOR: Ibiza Weekender
ZEZE MILLZ
AGE: 35
FAMOUS FOR: Social media star
LAUREN SIMON
AGE: 47
FAMOUS FOR: The Real Housewives of Cheshire
LEVI ROOTS
AGE: 65
FAMOUS FOR: One of Dragons’s Den’s biggest success stories.
NIKITA KUZMIN
AGE: 26
FAMOUS FOR: Being a professional on Strictly Come Dancing
