Inside Celebrity Big Brother’s live final including hours-long Diary Room shoots, fake tan and full glam squads
BIG BROTHER might always be watching, but a former finalist has revealed the behind-the-scenes secrets of finale day that AREN’T captured on camera.
Reality star Jemma Lucy made the final in 2017 alongside winner Sarah Harding and has lifted the lid on the big day.
She has told The Sun’s Celebrity Big Brother Breakdown podcast, in association with Press Box PR, how the 24 hours before the live finale are spent and it may surprise viewers.
Jemma said: “It’s actually a really nice, chilled feeling for once because you all know you’re leaving that night.
“It’s super fun because the make-up artist comes in, we have make-up, hair.
“So it’s like a pamper day getting ready.
“I wore an outfit that I had, but they do come in with styling options too.
“Anything you want done, even wigs, you can have it.”
Fern Britton is the only woman in this year’s final – but David Potts and Nikita Kuzmin aren’t afraid of a stylish look.
Jemma, who is pals with David added: “David will 100 per cent get a fresh fake tan.
“There’s a bit of filming on the final day too – we have to go in the diary room and explain our experiences.
“Ups and downs, highs and lows, who we’ve got on with, best bits and so on but all very authentic.
“It’s about an hour’s worth.”
Jemma outlined the schedule as she shared the secrets of the final on the Celebrity Big Brother Breakdown podcast.
Elsewhere today we hear from showbiz legend Sinitta, who chatted to us about Louis Walsh’s savage takedowns in the house, telling our podcast “I am very accustomed and used to Louis!”
Fans were shocked when Louis critiqued his old friend’s appearance as part of the family and friends’ visits.
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GOING STRONG
Louis Walsh – The boyband manager, who’s has never knowingly backed down from a fight, regularly trends for for his outrageous remarks
Fern Britton – The former This Morning star called out Phillip Schofield – but has seemed like a kind and gentle soul in the house
Colson Smith – You’ll probably know him best as Corrie’s Craig Tinker – but prepare to find out he’s not much like his character
David Potts – Ibiza Weekender’s breakout star has left that show behind – as well as his trousers by the look of things
Nikita Kuzmin – The Strictly pro is coming onto the show fresh off the show’s tour. Poor lad probably just wants a rest
Bradley Riches – The actor played kindly James McEwan in Netflix hit Heartstopper and he seems just as sweet in the house
HEADED HOME
Gary Goldsmith – Kate Middleton’s uncle was a big signing for ITV, but he was booted out first after failing to impress viewers
Sharon Osbourne – TV legend was a “house guest” on a megabucks deal and an ensuite bedroom, but disappeared after nine days
Lauren Simon – Real Housewives of Cheshire star was the second person to leave. The stars put her up for eviction and the public did the rest
Levi Roots – The Reggae Reggae Sauce inventor delivered some spice, but got evicted third in a double-dumping with Ekin-Su
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu – After ruffling a few feathers and getting involved in a spat with Marisha, this Love Island star was sent packing by fans
Marisha Wallace – After just over two weeks in the house, this West End star was sent packing.
Zeze Millz – This social media star ruffled a few feathers and was the sixth person to be evicted.