Rochelle crowned Big Brother champion despite fierce audience rejection
The Essex housewife won the £100,000 prize but was booed so loudly that hosts could barely interview her.
Rochelle Rackham won the £100,000 prize but was booed so loudly that hosts could barely interview her. The Essex housewife had been the season's most controversial figure.
Rochelle was at the centre of almost every major clash. Rochelle made insensitive comments about another contestant's disability.
She said she had a 'fear' of people with no arms. She also criticised another housemate's weight-loss plans in ways people found hurtful.
Allegations of racist language emerged during the series. ITV did not air these comments.
Many ex-housemates showed their displeasure. They sat with stony faces when Rochelle was announced champion.
- £100,000
- Prize
- 57
- Winner's age
- Essex
- Winner's location
- Thursday 5 November
- Announcement date
Why it mattersThe audience's fierce rejection of the winner is unusual and suggests the season reflected deeper social divisions.
AustraliaBig Brother UK attracts Australian viewers; the divisive finale and audience rejection sparked international discussion.
