During the launch show on 1 August 2017, Willis confirmed that the winner would receive £50,000 for a charity of their choice. This is the first celebrity series to include a prize fund since Celebrity Big Brother 3 in 2005.[3]
On 25 August 2017, Sarah Harding was announced as the winner of the series having received 35.33% of the final vote, with Amelia Lily as the runner-up after receiving 29.92%.[4]
Production
Eye logo
The eye was released on 19 July 2017 and features a metallic golden eye.[5]
Teasers
On 24 July 2017, a three-second teaser was released promoting the series. It includes a swimming pool with a "#CBB" inflatable in the water.[6] The full length trailer was released on 26 July 2017. During the live final of Big Brother 18, a further trailer was released showing glimpses of the celebrities.
House
On 1 August 2017, the day of the launch, the official house pictures were released. The house clearly resembles from the one previously used from the last civilian season with boxed interior designs with flat toned colors that spans even with the redecorated garden. The new house includes two bedrooms, "Forest Suite" and "Blossom Suite".[7]
Housemates
On Day 1, fifteen celebrity housemates entered the house.[8]
Amelia Lily is a British singer, known for being a contestant on the eighth series of The X Factor; where she reached the final and finished in third place. Since leaving The X Factor, Amelia released three Top 40 songs in the UK Singles Chart, including "You Bring Me Joy" which peaked at number 2.[9][10] Lily was also the support act for fellow housemate, Sarah Harding, on her arena tour as a member of Girls Aloud.[11] As an actress, she has appeared in stage shows such as American Idiot on the West End and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on UK tour. She entered the house on Day 1 and left on Day 25 as the runner up.
Derek Johnson, known better as Derek Acorah, was a British spiritual medium known for appearing on the Sky Living paranormal reality television series Most Haunted from the first series in 2001 until the sixth series in 2006.[15] He entered the house on Day 1. He left in fourth place on Day 25. He died on 4 January 2020 following a short illness.
Helen Lederer
Helen Lederer is a British comedian, actress and writer, known for playing Catriona in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous from 1992 onwards. She is a published author, and has also made appearances in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks in 2013 and 2015 as Mariam Andrews.[16] She entered the house on Day 1. She became the eighth housemate to be evicted on Day 22.
Karthik Nagesan is an Indian-born British businessman and television personality, known for competing on the twelfth series of The Apprentice in 2016.[20] He entered the house on Day 1. Karthik became the second housemate to be evicted on Day 11.
Marissa Jade
Marissa Jade is an American television personality, known for being a cast member in the VH1 reality series Mob Wives during the show's sixth and final season in 2016.[21] She entered the house on Day 1. On Day 8, she became the first housemate to be evicted after receiving the fewest votes to save.
Paul Danan
Paul Danan is a British actor known for playing Sol Patrick in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 1997 until 2001. In 2005 he took part in the first series of Celebrity Love Island before later returning for the second series in 2006.[22] He entered the house on Day 1 and became the sixth housemate to be evicted on Day 18.
Sam Thompson
Sam Thompson is a British reality television personality, known for starring as a cast member on the E4 reality series, Made in Chelsea alongside his sister, Louise. He joined the show for the sixth series in 2013 and has remained as a cast member since.[23] He entered the house on Day 1 and left in third place on Day 25.
Sandi Bogle
Sandy Channer, known better as Sandi Bogle, is a British television personality, known for starring in the observational documentary series, Gogglebox on Channel 4. Sandi appeared in the show from the first series in 2013 with her best friend Sandra, but left the show following its eighth series three years later. In 2016, she released her debut single "Casanova".[24] She is the cousin of Naomi Campbell.[25] She entered the house on Day 1. She became the seventh housemate to be evicted on Day 22.
Sarah Harding
Sarah Harding was a British singer and actress, known for being a member of the girl group Girls Aloud, which she won a place in following her appearance on the ITV television talent show Popstars: The Rivals in 2002. During her time in the group, they picked up one BRIT award and had four number one singles. However the group split in 2013, and Sarah launched a solo career. As an actress she played Joni Preston in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street in 2015. In 2016 she took part in the third series of The Jump.[26] She entered the house on Day 1. On Day 25, it was announced that Sarah had won the series. She died on 5 September 2021 from breast cancer.
Shaun Williamson
Shaun Williamson is a British actor and singer, known for playing Barry Evans in the BBC soap opera EastEnders between 1994 and 2004.[27] He entered the house on Day 1. He was evicted on Day 23, via the backdoor having received the fewest votes to win.
Trisha Paytas
Trisha Paytas is an American internet personality, model, actor and singer, known for her YouTube channel "blndsundoll4mj", which currently has over five million subscribers and a billion views. Her internet fame has led her to have appearances on television shows, including Modern Family and Dr. Phil. She also appeared in Eminem's "We Made You" music video and the video for Amy Winehouse's "Tears Dry on Their Own" as well as having a music career of her own.[28] She entered the house on Day 1. On Day 11, Trisha walked from the house.
Weekly summary
Day 1
Entrances
Shaun, Sarah, Sam, Derek, Marissa, Sandi, Chad, Helen, Karthik, Brandi, Jordan, Trisha, Jemma, Amelia and Paul entered the house.
Twists
Immediately after entering the house, Shaun was given a secret mission to act increasingly nervous each time a new housemate entered the house and complete several challenges. He failed, meaning he received a killer nomination to give to somebody.
Nominations
As a result of Shaun's task, he was required to give a killer nomination. He chose Marissa and she faced the public vote.
Day 2
Tasks
Housemates took part in a talent show with Chad, Helen and Sandi as judges. Jordan and Sam ultimately won.
Day 3
Tasks
Housemates were split into two teams and had to guess which housemate from the opposing team each fact was about. If they got it right, the housemate would be gunged.
Day 4
Punishments
As a punishment for Brandi, Jordan and Sam discussing nominations, all luxury food was removed from the house and housemates had to live on basic rations.
Tasks
Derek, Helen and Paul won today's task and therefore membership to "Big Brothers Private Members' Club", where they lived a life of luxury and were immune from the first public vote.
Day 5
Tasks
For today's task, housemates who weren't members of the "Private Members' Club" had to wait under a star for it to fall and reveal a gift. Unbeknownst to them, the gifts were allocated to them by the current members. However, if they failed to catch their star they didn't win the reward. During this task, Brandi, Sam and Shaun won membership.
Big Brother offered non-members a temptation in return for no further chances to win immunity and therefore automatically face the first public vote. Trisha was the only housemate to accept this.
Day 6
Tasks
The members of the "Private Members' Club" chose the final three to face the public vote. They chose Chad, Karthik and Sarah, who joined Marissa and Trisha in facing the first public vote. Amelia, Jemma, Jordan and Sandi therefore joined the "Private Members' Club" and were safe from eviction.
Day 8
Tasks
Led by Derek, the Housemates took part in a ghostly tour in both the Blossom Suite and the Forest Suite.
Exits
Marissa was evicted from the house, receiving the fewest votes to save.
Day 9
Nominations
The housemates nominated for the first time. Chad, Karthik, Sarah and Trisha received the most nominations and faced the public vote.
Punishments
Sam was given a formal and final warning for breaching the rules after unwanted, intimate conduct with Jemma.
Day 10
Tasks
Sandi was given a secret mission to prove that she's the best housemate at twerking, acting and flirting.
Day 11
Exits
Karthik was evicted from the house, receiving the fewest votes to save.
Trisha walked from the house.
Day 12
Tasks
Housemates competed in "Cheerleading Camp". After being voted for by the public to be captains, Sarah captained Amelia, Brandi, Chad, Derek and Paul, whilst Sandi captained Helen, Jemma, Jordan, Sam and Shaun. They competed against each other, with the winning team earning immunity from the next eviction.
Day 13
Nominations
The blue team won the cheerleading competition and therefore immunity. They had to choose two people from the red team to save from facing eviction. They chose Sandi and Shaun meaning that Helen, Jemma, Jordan and Sam faced the public vote.
Day 14
Punishments
After a lot of unruly behaviour, Big Brother banned alcohol in the house until further notice.
Day 15
Tasks
Housemates took part in a pub quiz.
Exits
Jordan was evicted from the house, receiving the fewest votes to save.
Day 16
Tasks
The criminal case opened with all housemates as suspects, apart from Brandi and Paul who became detectives.
Nominations
The killers; Sam and Sarah, killer nominated Brandi and Paul by drawing a red "X" over their housemate screen, then later killer nominated Derek and Helen by placing horse heads in their beds.
Day 17
Nominations
Brandi and Paul incorrectly guessed that Sarah and Sandi were the killers meaning that Sam and Sarah's killer nominations faced the public vote.
Day 18
Tasks
Housemates took part in a rap battle.
Exits
Brandi and Paul were evicted from the house, receiving the fewest votes to save.
Day 19
Nominations
Housemates entered "The Vault" to nominate. Chad, Helen, Jemma, Sam, Sandi and Sarah received the most nominations and faced the public vote.
Day 20
Tasks
Housemates re-entered "The Vault" for contact with their friends and family.
Day 22
Tasks
For today's task, '"Taco Tuesday" Amelia, Chad and Shaun were dressed as tacos, whilst trying to collect the most cheese, fish guts and tomatoes, assisted by the rest of the housemates dressed as fast food workers.
Exits
Sandi and Helen were evicted from the house, receiving the fewest votes to save.
Day 23
Tasks
Evicted housemates, Brandi, Jordan, Karthik, Marissa and Paul hijacked the Big Brother house.
Exits
Shaun was evicted from the house via the backdoor, receiving the fewest votes to win thus far.
Day 25
Exits
Jemma left the house in sixth place, Chad left the house in fifth place, Derek left the house in fourth place and Sam left the house in third place. It was then revealed that Sarah was the winner, leaving Amelia as the runner-up.
^Note 1 : On Day 1, Shaun was given a secret mission to win immunity and the power to give a killer nomination. However, he failed the task and was therefore eligible to be nominated, but still had to give a killer nomination. He chose Marissa.[29]
^Note 2 : From Day 4 to 6, housemates competed to earn membership to the "Private Members' Club", where they lived a life of luxury and were immune from the first eviction. As Trisha accepted a temptation of pizza, she automatically put herself up for eviction. As Chad, Karthik and Sarah failed to gain membership by the end of Day 6, they joined Marissa and Trisha in facing eviction.[30]
^Note 3 : Housemates competed against each other in two teams in order to win immunity. The blue team won the task, also saving Sandi and Shaun from eviction.
^Note 5 : Sam and Sarah were chosen by the public to be the killers in the criminal case and, over Day 16 and 17, they had to killer nominate by "murdering" the housemate they have chosen. At the end of Day 17, detectives Brandi and Paul would have to choose which housemates they thought were the killers. If they had guessed correctly, the identified killers would face the public vote. However, they guessed incorrectly and the killers were immune.[31]
^Note 6 : The public were voting to win rather than to save. The votes were frozen on Day 23, where the housemate with the fewest votes was evicted via the backdoor. The voting percentages reflect the overall share of the final vote, and do not account for intermittent voting freezes. Sarah won with 54.15% of the vote over Amelia.
Ratings
Official ratings are taken from BARB.[32] Ratings for the episodes on 12 and 19 August (Saturday on Week 3 and 4) include the first-look episode, which aired earlier in the evening on 5Star.