The suspense is over: after a dramatic and emotion-filled run of Big Brother UK (Season 22) on ITV2, the winner has been crowned — Richard Storry is the Big Brother Winner 2025 took home the £100,000 prize, making him the oldest winner in the history of the show. 
His runner-up: Elsa Rae, who made it to the final show alongside Richard. 

Season Overview & Final Moments

This year’s edition of Big Brother kicked off on 28 September 2025 and ran for 48 days, making it the longest civilian series of the show in the UK to date. 
Over the weeks it delivered the full reality show cocktail — tense nominations, alliances shifting overnight, heated arguments, and viewers glued to their screens.

One standout moment: housemate Elsa stormed off in anger after being nominated by Richard under a controversial “Cursed Eye” power. The move stirred a major reaction from the live audience and sparked debate online. 

When it came time for the live finale, Richard and Elsa stood among the last finalists, facing the public vote. In the end, Richard emerged victorious, delivering a humble, emotional acceptance. He said the experience was “absolute madness” and thanked the show and his fellow housemates. 

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Why This Win Matters

  • Richard’s win is historic: at 60 years old, he became the show’s oldest ever champion. 

  • Elsa’s strong run and the drama around nominations, alliances and conflicts made the season one of the most talked-about in years.

  • The win also signals how unpredictable Big Brother remains: popularity, social dynamics and viewer connection mattered more than early betting odds.

  • For fans of Richard and Elsa, their journey is now a part of Big Brother lore — especially with the twists, the emotional breakdowns and the final triumph.

What’s Next?

With the finale now behind us, attention turns to the next series. Applications for Big Brother UK 2026 are already open, inviting “the most interesting, funny and entertaining characters” to apply. 

Richard will leave the house with his prize and a unique place in Big Brother history. For Elsa and the other finalists, the next challenge will be life after the house — with the memories, the public spotlight, and whatever new paths they choose.