Big Brother winner Rochelle breaks silence after backlash over her win

Talk about split opinion

On Thursday night, 5 November, Rochelle won Big Brother 2026 as she beat Twinks in a head-to-head final vote.

The result, following eight weeks in the house, split opinion among viewers.

She also left the house to a mixed reception from the crowd outside.

Before the contest came down to the two finalists, Yasmin finished third, Samuel fourth, Lynx fifth and Catrin sixth.

The Mirror reported that reaction to the result, was mixed both inside and outside the house.

Big Brother winner Rochelle responds to backlash

As she thanked the public for their votes, Rochelle posted a video message to the show's official social media page.

She told viewers: "Thank you so much to every single person that voted for me."

"I don't know who you are, but thank you so, so much and I hope that I entertained you, because I worked b***** hard in that house", she said.

Meanwhile, Rochelle added a parting line aimed at her critics in the house: "It looks like I've got the last word because I'm winner, winner chicken dinner, yay."

"Love her or hate her, she definitely provided the entertainment", one viewer replied online.

Big Brother winner's co-stars left unimpressed

Safe to say, when it comes to the result, not everyone inside the house seemed pleased.

Far from impressed were even some of her fellow contestants when the result came in.

On the other hand, though, fans were largely on her side.

Another viewer wrote: "Congrats Rochelle you had me in stitches most days and made this years series," wrote another viewer.

Who won Big Brother 2026?

Rochelle won Big Brother 2026, beating Twinks in the final vote.

Yasmin came third, Samuel fourth, Lynx fifth and Catrin sixth.

How much prize money did the Big Brother winner get?

Rochelle took home £100,000, which the show announced live during Thursday's final.