Rochelle has won Big Brother 2026 after a turbulent series marked by rows, audience boos and more than 22,000 Ofcom complaints
Her controversial comments about Yasmin prompted a formal warning, but viewers still put her ahead of late arrival Twinks, who finished second
Yasmin came third, with Samuel fourth
The series became Big Brother’s most-watched since returning to ITV, surpassing 220 million ITVX streams
Much of the backlash centred on Omar’s treatment of Rhianna, an issue set to resurface when the housemates reunite for Friday’s special.