Big Brother 2023: winner, housemates, hosts, and everything you need to know
Big Brother 2023 has now come to an end, and a new Big Brother winner has been crowned for the first time in five years!
TV first teased that they would be bringing Big Brother back during the final of Love Island 2022. Across six weeks, we got to keep a close eye on a brand new set of housemates as they took in daily life in the Big Brother house.
The series kept us entertained with all sorts of challenges and twists throughout the autumn, but a winner has been crowned. Which of our final five managed to bag that life-changing £100,000 cash prize?
Read on to find out everything you need to know about Big Brother 2023.
Who won Big Brother 2023?
Lawyer Jordan Sangha from Scunthorpe was crowned out Big Brother 2023 winner in the live final on November 17.
AJ and Will announced the news during the special episode, revealing that nearly six million public votes had been cast to decide the winner.
"I haven't the foggiest idea [why they voted for me, but I'm delighted they did", said Jordan. "The money will be nice, won't it?"
Big Brother 2023: how to watch
Big Brother 2023 launched on Sunday, October 8 at 9 pm and aired nightly (except Saturdays) across six weeks. Though the series has now come to an end, but if you want to revisit some of the series' highlights, you can stream it on ITVX.
With the series coming to an end, why not check out our guide to the best ITV dramas so you've got something new to watch?
Big Brother 2023 hosts
On Tuesday, April 25, ITV revealed who would be hosting Big Brother 2023. This time, our hosts are TV presenter and Strictly 2021 star AJ Odudu and her close friend and Dance, Dance, Dance presenter, Will Best.
The pair are splitting hosting duties on the main show, chatting to housemates about all the latest goings-on in the Big Brother house and presiding over the live evictions. The pair are hosting an additional nightly live show (Big Brother: Late & Live), where they'll discuss all the latest goings-on inside the building.
Of her role, AJ said: "I’m so excited to finally be able to say that, yes: I’m hosting Big Brother! I couldn't be happier. Following in the footsteps of some of my favourite broadcasting legends to front such an iconic show is an absolute honour - and to do it alongside my amazing friend Will is the icing on the cake.”
Will added: "I grew up with Big Brother so getting a chance to host it with my mate AJ is a dream come true. I can't wait to tell some housemates not to swear.”
Recently the pair shared their favorite moments from Big Brother history. Will said: “David’s Dead”. It had it all. It was hilarious, dramatic, tragic, poignant…all in one rollercoaster reality TV episode.
AJ, meanwhile, added: AJ Odudu: My favourite moment of all time is the legendary housemate Nikki Grahame’s iconic outbursts; God rest her soul. She gave us unforgettable diary room moments like ‘Who is she?’ and ‘the mountain of cornflakes’. It doesn’t get more iconic than that."
Marcus Bentley (the original voice of Big Brother UK) also confirmed that he'd be returning as the series' narrator.
Big Brother 2023 housemates: who took part in the series?
The Big Brother 2023 lineup was revealed during the launch show. We've included some basic details about each of them below (including when they left the house!), but you can get more info about each star with our article all about the Big Brother 2023 cast.
Jenkin
Jenkin is a 25-year-old barman, cleaner and bingo caller from Bridgend in Wales. He was evicted in episode 33.
Farida
Farida is a 50-year-old make-up artist from Wolverhampton. She was the first housemate of the season to be evicted and left in episode six.
Tom
Tom is a 21-year-old butcher from Somerset. He was evicted in episode 33 alongside Jenkin.
Hallie
Hallie is an 18-year-old youth worker from South London. She was evicted in episode 18.
Trish
Trish is 33 years old and is a mother from Luton who moved to England from Congo when she was just nine years old. She was evicted in episode 30.
Yinrun
Yinrun is a 25-year-old customer support agent from Harrogate who is originally from Shanghai, China. She made it to the final, and came in fourth place.
Jordan
Jordan is a 25-year-old lawyer from Scunthorpe. He was the first winner of ITV's Big Brother reboot!
Zak
Zak is a 28-year-old model from Manchester. He was born in Thailand but moved to the UK as a child. He was evicted in episode 12.
Chanelle
Chanelle is a 29-year-old dental therapist from Llanelli in Wales. She was evicted in episode 30.
Dylan
Dylan is a 39-year-old DJ from Coventry. He was evicted in episode 18.
Noky
Noky is a 26-year-old banker from Derby. She made it to the final, placing fifth.
Matty
Matty is a 24-year-old doctor from the Isle of Man. He narrowly missed out on a spot in the final after being evicted on Thursday, November 16.
Paul
Paul is a 23-year-old security officer from Liverpool. He was evicted from the house in episode 24.
Henry
Henry is a 25-year-old food writer from the Cotswolds. Henry made it to the final, placing third overall.
Olivia
Olivia is a 23-year-old dancer from Glasgow. Olivia became the Big Brother 2023 runner-up, just behind Jordan.
Kerry
Kerry is a 40-year-old NHS manager from Essex. She was evicted from the house in episode 21.
The 2023 Big Brother house
Ahead of the show's launch, ITV gave us a sneak peek at the newly-refurbished Big Brother house. Check out the revamped setting in all its glory below:
Can you apply for Big Brother 2024?
Yes! Applications for the 2024 series are open right now and will remain open right through to Friday, July 19, 2024, per the Big Brother website.
ITV says they are looking for 'the nation's most interesting, funny and entertaining characters from all walks of life'. If you think that sounds like you, head over to the site for full terms and conditions and to put together an application!
Who won the previous series of Big Brother?
Big Brother season 19 was won by 19-year-old Cameron Cole from Norwich.
Cole scooped the £100,000 cash prize after beating Akeem Griffiths in the final, becoming the show's youngest-ever winner (to date) in the process.
