Who Won Big Brother 2025? Winner Revealed (Richard Storry)

At 60, most people are thinking about retirement, not moving into a house full of cameras. But Richard Storry, a composer from South London, did exactly that — and walked out with the Big Brother UK 2025 title and a £100,000 prize. His victory, announced in a live finale on 14 November 2025, made him the oldest winner in the show’s UK history, a milestone that caught even the show’s hosts by surprise.

Winner: Richard Storry ·
Runner-up: Elsa Rae ·
Season: Big Brother UK series 22 (2025) ·
Winner’s age: 60 ·
Final vote share (winner): 39%

Six facts about the 2025 winner pack into one table, and the pattern is clear: Richard Storry’s victory broke multiple records for the UK reality series.

Who won Big Brother 2025?

Richard Storry’s background

• Richard Storry, a composer and author from South London, won Big Brother UK series 22 in 2025 (Digital Spy (UK entertainment news site))
• He entered the house as a late arrival on Day 2 (This Is Big Brother (fan site reporting on the series))
• At age 60, he became the oldest winner in UK Big Brother history, surpassing Jason Burrill who was 45 when he won (Prime Timer (TV analysis outlet))

Finale vote percentages

• Richard Storry secured 39% of the final public vote (This Is Big Brother (fan site reporting on the series))
• Runner-up Elsa Rae received 28% (Digital Spy (UK entertainment news site))

The implication for future seasons: casting directors may now look beyond the traditional 20-something archetype, knowing that a 60-year-old composer can command the audience’s loyalty.

Who was the runner-up in Big Brother 2025?

Elsa Rae’s journey

• Elsa Rae finished as runner-up with 28% of the final vote (This Is Big Brother (fan site reporting on the series))
• She was a consistent presence throughout the season, earning a spot in the final five alongside Jenny, Cameron, Emily, and Tate (Digital Spy (UK entertainment news site))

Final five lineup

• The final standings: Richard (1st), Elsa (2nd), Jenny (3rd), Cameron (4th), Emily (5th), Tate (6th) (This Is Big Brother (fan site reporting on the series))

The pattern: close races may still result in clear winners when vote share gaps exceed 10 points.

Who won Big Brother Naija 2025?

Big Brother Naija 2025 winner details

As of now, the winner of Big Brother Naija 2025 has not been widely reported in the same sources that covered the UK finale. It remains unclear who won the Nigerian edition, as the production and timeline differ from the UK version. No confirmed name appears in the verified coverage used for this article.

The implication: fans of the franchise should consult local broadcasters for the most accurate information about the Naija series.

Key quotes from the finale

“It’s absolutely crazy. Absolutely crazy!”

AJ Odudu, host of Big Brother UK, speaking after the winner was announced (Digital Spy (UK entertainment news site))

“I’m completely stunned and honored.”

Richard Storry, winner of Big Brother UK 2025, as reported by Digital Spy (Digital Spy (UK entertainment news site))

For broadcasters, the choice is clear: older contestants can draw massive public support and reshape viewing demographics. For future housemates, the path is open — regardless of age.

For a detailed breakdown of the final vote and the season’s highlights, see Richard Storrys Big Brother 2025 win.

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