Celebrity Big Brother Final Faces Viewer Backlash Amid Dramatic Moments

The 2025 season of Celebrity Big Brother has sparked a mix of reactions from viewers and critics alike. While some fans praised the casting, drama, and diversity, others found the series underwhelming and even described it as one of the most boring in the show's history. The season featured high-profile contestants and controversies, notably involving Mickey Rourke's removal and emotional moments such as the finalists receiving letters from home—an episode that divided the audience between those moved by the sentiment and those who found it unnecessary given the short duration of the contestants' separation from loved ones. Despite a strong streaming presence, live viewership figures for the launch night were lower than the previous year, though catch-up viewing significantly boosted overall numbers. The final features a lineup including Chesney Hawkes, Chris Hughes, Danny Beard, Jack P Shepherd, JoJo Siwa, and Donna Preston, with public voting determining the winner. The season has ultimately been characterized by both emotional highs and critiques of its entertainment value.