David Potts crowned winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2024
David Potts has been crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2024. Following 2 weeks filled with drama, laughter, and entertainment, David beat off competition from fellow finalists Fern, Louis, Colson and Nikita.
David faced stiff competiton competition with Strictly Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin finishing in the runner-up position. Colson Smith, the beloved Coronation Street actor, secured a respectable third place, while former X Factor judge Louis Walsh and TV presenter Fern Britton took the fourth and fifth spots respectively.
Reflecting on his experience as the runner-up, Nikita expressed his astonishment at reconnecting with “actual human beings” after being evicted during the live final of the ITV reality showdown. Meanwhile, Fern Britton, the former This Morning presenter, shared her rejuvenated enthusiasm for television, attributing it to her time on the reality show.
Fern, renowned for her roles in Breakfast Time and Ready Steady Cook, alongside co-hosting This Morning with Phillip Schofield, conveyed her gratitude for the opportunity to be back in the television world. Despite her love for the medium, she assured hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best that she wasn’t actively seeking new projects.
Louis Walsh, who exited in fourth place, opened up about the emotional rollercoaster he experienced during his time in the house, admitting to struggling with anxiety and considering leaving at times. However, he emphasised the valuable lesson he learned about not judging others hastily, having formed strong bonds with his fellow housemates.
Finally, Colson Smith, who landed in third place, expressed his gratitude for the unexpected podium finish, acknowledging the honor of being part of the house. Reflecting on his journey, the soap star admitted that he never anticipated such an outcome, highlighting the significance of the experience.
Now all eyes are on the next series of the civilian edition of Big Brother set to air on itv2 later this year. At the start of tonight’s finale, hosts AJ and Will revealed that applications were now being accepted to take part in the upcoming series.
If you think you’ve got what it takes, you can find details and submit your application at https://www.bigbrother.com/.
