Big Brother UK 2026 reaches its live final on Thursday 5 November, with six housemates competing for the £100,000 prize. Following a dramatic final stretch and the departure of Omar and Frankie just before the last show, the remaining contestants are Catrin, Lynx, Rochelle, Samuel, Twinks and Yasmin. The decision now rests with the viewing public.
The final is scheduled to begin at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX, with presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best overseeing the last evictions and the announcement of this year’s winner. The broadcast is due to run for approximately 95 minutes, ending at 10.35pm.
Who are the six Big Brother UK finalists?
The final six are Catrin, Lynx, Rochelle, Samuel, Twinks and Yasmin. Big Brother’s official social account listed all six in its latest vote-to-win announcement. The competition is now a straightforward choice between the remaining personalities, though voting rounds during the live programme can change who is still in contention.
The line-up has changed rapidly in the final days. Earlier this week, Frankie and Omar were still among eight housemates competing for a place in the finale. The pair subsequently left in a late eviction, creating a six-person field for Thursday’s live show.
There is no confirmed winner at the time of writing. Predictions on social media and betting sites are not results, and no housemate should be described as having won before ITV announces the outcome.
How does voting work?
Viewers can vote for their preferred winner through ITV’s official voting website. The broadcaster’s public voting information explains that viewers need a verified UK mobile number to register and can allocate five votes during each available voting window.
Voting may be frozen and reopened during the final as contestants are eliminated. That means audiences should pay attention to the instructions displayed during the live broadcast rather than assume every voting window remains open throughout the show.
Fans should use itv.com/vote for the official process and avoid unauthorised third-party pages purporting to collect votes. The number of available votes and the timing of each round are controlled by ITV.
What happened to Omar and Frankie?
Omar and Frankie narrowly missed the last stage of the competition. Their departure leaves the remaining six housemates battling for the public vote, with the final episode promising further exits before one person is crowned winner.
Their eviction has generated further discussion among viewers, particularly because Omar was one of the more divisive figures in the series. However, controversy surrounding a contestant does not establish how the final vote will go, nor does it tell us whom fans will ultimately support.
Frankie has also spoken about his experiences on the programme in companion-show coverage. Those conversations form part of the final-week discussion, but the £100,000 decision is now between the six finalists still in the house.
Why this year’s final has drawn so much attention
ITV says the latest Big Brother series, together with its companion programme The Group Chat, has generated 52.4 million streams on ITVX at the same stage, around 20 million more than the corresponding period last year. In a press update issued on 3 November, the broadcaster also reported that overnight viewing was up 30 per cent year on year.
The biggest proportional change has come among younger audiences. ITV reported an 88 per cent year-on-year rise in viewing among people aged 16 to 34, highlighting the reality format’s continued appeal after its return to ITV.
Those are broadcaster-reported viewing figures, rather than a live measure of the show’s social-media trend ranking. They do nevertheless help explain why the conclusion is a significant event in this week’s UK entertainment schedule.
What happens after the final?
Thursday’s crowning moment will not be the last chance to see the housemates. ITV has scheduled Big Brother: The Reunion for Friday 6 November at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. AJ Odudu and Will Best are set to bring the cast back together to revisit the major moments and conversations from the series.
For viewers following rivalries, friendships and unanswered questions across the eight-week run, the reunion should provide a chance to hear what the contestants make of events once they are outside the house.
When is the Big Brother UK 2026 final?
Thursday 5 November at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. The final is scheduled to finish at approximately 10.35pm. Six finalists remain and the winner will receive £100,000, subject to the programme’s voting rules and announcements.
Will Catrin, Lynx, Rochelle, Samuel, Twinks or Yasmin take the crown? The answer will come from the live show, not from advance rumours. Until the final vote closes, this year’s Big Brother title is still up for grabs.